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Preity Zinta shares look test for Batwara 1947, fans swoon
On the eve of her film Batwara 1947’s release, Preity Zinta shared a rare look-test picture of her character Hamida. The actress posted a black-and-white photo from the early stages of filming,…
The Story in Brief
On the eve of her film Batwara 1947’s release, Preity Zinta shared a rare look-test picture of her character Hamida. The actress posted a black-and-white photo from the early stages of filming, wearing a simple saree with gold bangles, and described it as the first glimpse of Hamida. She quoted poet Rumi: 'If everything around seems dark, look again, you may be the light.' Fans called the image 'worth a million words' and compared her to legendary actresses like Vyjayanthimala and Nargis.
Directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, Batwara 1947 is a historical drama set during Partition. It stars Sunny Deol, Preity Zinta, Shabana Azmi and Karan Deol. The story follows Sikander Mirza, a Muslim man who protects an elderly Hindu woman amid rising communal tensions in Lahore. The film releases on August 14.
The Indian Opinion
It is easy to get swept up in Preity Zinta’s nostalgic post and Rumi quote, but Batwara 1947 tackles the bloody reality of Partition. Bollywood has often softened this tragedy with heroic tropes. The test for this film will be whether its message of compassion feels earned or merely patriotic. Will audiences connect with the humanity of ordinary people on both sides, or will it drown in melodrama? The answer will come from the reviews, not the promotion.
Source: timesnownews.com
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