Lahore 1947
| Lahore 1947 | |
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| Directed by | Rajkumar Santoshi |
| Based on | Jis Lahore Nai Vekhya, O Jamya E Nai by Asghar Wajahat |
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| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Santosh Sivan |
| Music by | A. R. Rahman |
Production company | Aamir Khan Productions |
| Distributed by | Reliance Entertainment |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi / Hindustani |
Lahore 1947 is an upcoming Hindi-language period drama film directed by Rajkumar Santoshi and produced by Aamir Khan. Set against the backdrop of the partition of India in 1947, the film stars Sunny Deol, Preity Zinta and Shabana Azmi in key roles, along with Ali Fazal and Abhimanyu Singh.[1][2]
It is based on Prof. Asghar Wajahat's play Jis Lahore Nai Vekhya, O Jamya E Nai (transl. from Punjabi: Experiencing Lahore is so fundamental to a fulfilling life that not seeing it is akin to not truly living or being born.).[3]
The film went on floors in February 2024 and was completed by August 2024.[4] Initially planned to release on 26 January 2025, it was delayed due to post-production works.[3][5] The film's music is composed by A. R. Rahman and the lyrics are penned by Javed Akhtar.
Plot
Lahore 1947 is set in the Punjab region during the partition of India in 1947. It follows the story of Sikander Mirza, who is the head of a Muslim family that includes his wife Hameeda, son Javed and daughter Tanno. The Mirza family migrates from Lucknow in United Provinces, India to Lahore in West Punjab, Pakistan. Upon their arrival, they are allocated a haveli (mansion) which was vacated by a Punjabi Hindu family fleeing the area due to the partition. The plot thickens when Sikander discovers a haggard elderly Hindu woman still residing in the mansion. The old matriarch (only known as Mai or Ratan’s mother) was abandoned by her family in the mansion when they left for East Punjab in India. Claiming herself the owner of the house, she accuses Sikander and his family of trespassing. Sikander is determined to get rid of the old woman but she refuses to give up the house.
This unexpected encounter leads to rising tensions and complex emotional dynamics as the characters navigate their new reality amidst the backdrop of one of the most tumultuous periods in Indian history.[4]
Cast
- Sunny Deol [6] as Sikander Mirza
- Preity Zinta [6] as Hameeda Mirza (Sikander’s wife)
- Shabana Azmi [7] as Mai (also known as Ratan’s mother)
- Mithun Chakraborty as Maulvi
- Karan Deol as Javed Mirza (Sikander’s and Hameeda’s son)
- Ali Fazal [8] as Nasir Kazmi (a poet who has migrated to Lahore in Pakistan from Ambala in East Punjab, India)
- Hetvi Prakash Maru as Tanno Mirza (Sikander’s and Hameeda’s daughter)
- Abhimanyu Singh as Yaqoob Pehalwan
- Vicky Kaushal (special appearance)
- Parminder Singh Kainth as Muhammad Shah
- Sunil Saraswat as Raza
- TBA as Hamid Hussain
- TBA as Alimuddin
- TBA as Begum Hidayat
- Vijayant Kohli as Custodial officer
Production
The film is directed by Rajkumar Santoshi and produced by Aamir Khan under the banner of Aamir Khan Productions. The production of the film involved extensive research to accurately depict the historical period of the partition. The sets were meticulously designed to recreate the streets and atmosphere of Lahore during the 1940s. The film marks the reunion of Rajkumar Santoshi with Sunny Deol and Aamir Khan, who have previously collaborated on successful projects.[6] This will also mark the first time that Deol and Khan are working together on a film.
Soundtrack
The film music is composed by A. R. Rahman, with lyrics penned by Javed Akhtar.[9]
References
- ^ "It's a wrap up for Aamir Khan's 'Lahore 1947' starring Sunny Deol". India Today. 12 August 2024. Archived from the original on 7 October 2024. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ^ "Sunny Deol Wraps Up Filming Aamir Khan's Lahore 1947 After An Intense 70-Day Shoot". ndtv.com. Archived from the original on 7 October 2024. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ^ a b "Sunny Deol's 'Jatt' aims for Republic Day 2025 release as 'Lahore 1947' gets pushed: Report". The Times of India. 18 October 2024. Retrieved 3 March 2025.
- ^ a b "Sunny Deol's Lahore 1947 shoot to conclude with a train sequence - Exclusive". The Times of India. 7 August 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ^ Hungama, Bollywood (26 January 2025). "Lahore, 1947 Movie: Review | Release Date (2025) | Songs | Music | Images | Official Trailers | Videos | Photos | News - Bollywood Hungama". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 7 October 2024. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ^ a b c "Meet the cast of Lahore 1947, Rajkumar Santoshi's next produced by Aamir Khan". Hindustan Times. 26 February 2024. Archived from the original on 7 August 2024. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
- ^ "Shabana Azmi on her character in Lahore 1947, "To say she weeps copiously would be an understatement, I felt like Leela Chitnis and Nirupa Roy combined" : Bollywood News". Bollywood Hungama. 19 October 2024. Archived from the original on 24 December 2024. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
- ^ Hungama, Bollywood (22 February 2024). "Ali Fazal joins the cast of Sunny Deol starrer Lahore 1947 : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 26 December 2024. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
- ^ "'लाहौर 1947' के डायरेक्टर राजकुमार संतोषी, सनी देओल और आमिर खान को साथ लाकर फूले नहीं समा रहे". The Lallantop (in Hindi). 6 February 2024. Retrieved 3 October 2024. जिस तरह की हमारी ये फिल्म है, उस में एआर रहमान के अलावा मैं किसी और के बारे में भी सोच भी नहीं सकता हूं. बतौर म्यूजिक कंपोजर रहमान हमारे साथ हैं. वो दुनिया के टॉप कंपोजर्स में से एक हैं. मैं और जावेद अख्तर एक दूसरे के साथ काफी अच्छा बॉन्ड शेयर करते हैं.