Rajkumar Santoshi's Period Drama Lahore 1947 Reportedly Renamed Batwara 1947

The upcoming period drama directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, initially titled Lahore 1947 and starring Sunny Deol and Aamir Khan, is reportedly renamed Batwara 1947. The change aims to avoid controversy amid India-Pakistan tensions by focusing on the broader human tragedy of the 1947 Partition rather than a specific location. The film, based on Asghar Wajahat's play, depicts a Muslim family migrating to Lahore and the complex emotions surrounding displacement during Partition. The makers have not officially confirmed the title change.