Batwara 1947 Full Movie Details, Review, Cast & Box Office (2026)

Batwara 1947 (2026) is a deeply emotional, monumental Indian period drama co-written and directed by Rajkumar Santoshi and produced under the legendary banner of Aamir Khan Productions. Based on Asghar Wajahat’s iconic 1989 stage play 'Jis Lahore Nai Vekhya, O Jamya E Nai', the narrative charts the turbulent journey of Sikandar Mirza (played by Sunny Deol), a patriotic Muslim entrepreneur forced to leave his thriving life in Meerut during the outbreak of communal riots. Migrating to Lahore with his wife Hamida (Preity Zinta) and children, the family is allocated a grand, vacant haveli by the government. However, their dream of a peaceful restart is upended when they discover an elderly Hindu widow, Mai (Shabana Azmi), still living in the upper attic, waiting for her lost son. As local extremist elements and political goons try to violently evict her, Sikandar and his family experience a profound change of heart. Risking their own safety, they choose humanity over division, standing like a shield to protect Mai. Marking Preity Zinta's grand cinematic comeback after an eight-year hiatus and featuring a soulful, unforgettable soundtrack composed by maestro A. R. Rahman, the film serves as a poignant testament to interfaith relations, resilience, and unyielding human compassion.