Rajkumar Santoshi
Batwara 1947 Review: Sunny Deol Leads A Promising Partition Drama That Misses The Mark
Sunny Deol and his performances in patriotic narratives have always struck a chord with audiences on a deeper level. However, the matter is not the same with his latest release, Batwara 1947. The partition-era film, as promised, explores drama, despair, rage, and the human cost of separation based on the world-famous play 'Jis Lahore Ni Dekhya O Jameya Hu Nahi', but not as expected. Storyline The story follows Sikandar Mirza (Sunny Deol), an honest man celebrating the birth of a new nation, until he realizes the truth behind Independence and the partition, wh | Click Here...
Awarapan 2 Leads Batwara 1947 ‘Miles Ahead’ in Opening Race, Says Trade Analyst Girish Johar
Trade analyst Girish Johar has weighed in on the box-office battle between Emraan Hashmi-starrer Awarapan 2 and Sunny Deol’s Batwara 1947, saying the former is currently leading by a considerable margin. “Awarapan is leading miles ahead than Batwara as of now,” Johar said while discussing the opening prospects of the two films. According to the trade analyst, Awarapan 2 is currently looking at an opening in the range of ₹13–15 crore-plus, while Batwara 1947 is tracking at roughly half that figure. “Half of it,” Johar said when asked where Batwara 1947 was | Click Here...
Akshaye Rathi On Batwara 1947 And Sunny Deol’s New Role
Batwara 1947 appears to be targeting an audience that extends beyond the traditional mass-market space, according to film distributor and analyst Akshaye Rathi. With Rajkumar Santoshi at the helm and Sunny Deol leading the cast, the film carries the expectation of reaching a wide spectrum of viewers. However, Rathi believes its early traction is particularly visible among the kind of audience that connects with Aamir Khan, who is backing the project as producer. A major point of discussion surrounding the film has been Sunny Deol’s portrayal of Sikandar Mirza. The actor, known for | Click Here...
Will lack of Batwara buzz impact box office numbers?
Batwara 1947, the Sunny Deol-led partition-era film, is all set to hit cinemas in just a few days. However, ahead of the release, the film seems to be in an unexpected problem—an evident lack of pre-release buzz. Though the film stars the forever-favorite Sunny Deol, whose patriotic action image has invariably struck a chord with the audience, there is an awkward silence surrounding the film. To witness Sunny on the big screen in his iconic patriotic action avatar is a grand moment in itself, but this time, the excitement seems comparatively diluted. What's even more surprising is | Click Here...
Rajkumar Santoshi Explains Why Batwara 1947 Accepted an ‘A’ Certificate Without Cuts
Filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshi has revealed why the makers of Batwara 1947 chose to accept an 'A' (Adults Only) certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) instead of pursuing a UA rating. Speaking about the decision, Santoshi said, "They gave the film an 'A' certificate in the first screening. To get a 'UA' certificate, we would have had to make a few cuts and do another screening. Maybe something else could have come up in the second screening." "So, we thought let's accept the 'A' certificate without any cuts. They loved the film so much that not a single | Click Here...
Sunny Deol, Rajkumar Santoshi dismiss reports of a fallout after three decades
As Sunny Deol and director Rajkumar Santoshi prepare for the release of Batwara 1947 on August 14, the duo has clarified that they never had a personal rift despite not collaborating for nearly three decades. Sunny dismissed reports of any fallout, stating that the delay was purely due to the logistical difficulties of getting their projects off the ground. "Apart from Batwara 1947, we were planning to make Ashoka and Prithviraj Chauhan as well. But that time nobody wanted to make it with us as the producers felt that we were not saleable. But then Gadar 2 happened and was a b | Click Here...
Sunny Deol-Rajkumar Santoshi Classics to Return to Cinemas Ahead of Batwara 1947
Ahead of the release of Batwara 1947 on August 15, audiences will get a chance to relive one of Hindi cinema's most celebrated actor-director partnerships. A special film festival will celebrate Sunny Deol and director Rajkumar Santoshi by re-releasing their most iconic hits in theaters. The retrospective will begin with Ghayal (1990), Santoshi's directorial debut. The action drama featured Sunny Deol as an amateur boxer on a relentless quest for justice and became a landmark film for both the actor and the filmmaker. The festival will also screen the acclaimed 1993 courtroom | Click Here...
Lahore 1947 Release Date Announced: Sunny Deol and Rajkumar Santoshi Reunite After Years
After facing several delays, the makers have announced that the period drama will hit theatres on August 13, just ahead of Independence Day. Aamir Khan Productions announced it on February 9, instantly sparking excitement among fans. The film marks the first collaboration between Sunny Deol, director Rajkumar Santoshi, and producer Aamir Khan. It also reunites Sunny Deol and Rajkumar Santoshi, the iconic actor-director duo of the 1990s. Aamir Khan shared a statement about the project and revealed its emotional value. He said the script was one of Dharamendra’s favourite stor | Click Here...
Comedy, Action, Emotions: Things To Expect From Son Of Sardaar 2
After a decade-long wait, Son Of Sardaar 2 is finally here, to release on 1st August, bringing with it a full-blown cocktail of comedy, action, and heartfelt emotions. The sequel to the 2012 hit returns with a bang, promising even more chaos, louder laughter, and high-octane madness. This time, there’s a twist of love and unexpected international trouble. Jassi Singh Randhawa is back, but not for a fight this time. Years after making peace with a rival family and enduring house arrest in Punjab, Jassi (played by Ajay Devgn) | Click Here...
Filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshi sentenced to jail over bounced cheques
Renowned filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshi has found himself entangled in legal woes as a local court in Gujarat's Jamnagar has sentenced him to two years in jail and imposed a hefty fine of ₹2 crore over bounced cheques. The ruling comes in response to a complaint lodged by industrialist and shipping magnate Ashok Lal, who alleged that Santoshi failed to repay a loan for a film project. According to reports in NDTV, Lal extended a loan of ₹1 crore to Santoshi for a film venture. In an attempt to repay the debt, Santoshi issued Lal ten cheques, each valued at ₹10 lakh. However, when | Click Here...
Rajkumar Santoshi To Launch Daughter
Neckdeep in unfinished projects, the one-time successful filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshi is all set to launch his daughter in a project titled Gandhi Versus Godse . The film is adapted from the controversial play Asghar Wajahat's Godse@Gandhi.Com . The provocative play which brings Gandhi and his killer Godse face-to-face is likely to raise a hornet’s nest on screen for trying to “humanize’ Gandhiji’s assassin. We wonder what Santoshi’s daughter would have to do in a film where she plays neither of the protagonists. Theatre actors Deepak Antani and Chinm | Click Here...
Behzaad Khan to feature in Rajkumar Santoshi’s film Gandhi Godse
Ace filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshi is presently working on his historic period drama on the life and journey of Mahatma Gandhi. Titled Gandhi Godse, the film will dwell on the last years of Mahatma Gandhi. It will be set in the period of 1947 and 1948, and will talk in-depth about the philosophies of Mahatma Gandhi. News coming to us at IWMBuzz.com is that the shoot for the film which was put to a halt owing to the Covid spread and lockdown has resumed now. Also, we hear that talented actor Behzaad Khan who has starred in TV shows Adaalat, Har Yug Mein Aayega Ek – Arjun | Click Here...
Salman Khan, Aamir Khan starrer Andaz Apna Apna celebrates silver jubilee
Cult movie Andaz Apna Apna, directed by Rajkumar Santoshi and featuring Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, Karisma Kapoor and Raveena Tandon in leading roles, completed 25 years today. The movie could not churn good numbers at the ticket window during its time. It, later on, became the most-watched flick, thanks to word of mouth. Andaz Apna Apna is today considered a cult classic for its performances, dialogues, characters and comic moments. Paresh Rawal, Shakti Kapoor, Viju Khote, Shehzad Khan, Jagdeep, Deven Verma etc. formed the supporting cast in this film that literally had laugh-a-minute | Click Here...