EXCLUSIVE: Sunny Deol and Karan Deol to seek blessings at Patna Sahib during Batwara 1947 promotions
Here's the latest update from the Bollywood world:
The father-son duo is set to visit one of Sikhism's five Takhts as the Rajkumar Santoshi directorial continues its nationwide promotional campaign ahead of its rollout.
Adding to this, According to the makers, the actors will offer prayers and seek blessings for the success of the movie at the revered shrine, which is among the five Takhts—the highest seats of authority in Sikhism. The visit forms part of the movie's promotional activities as the team continues to engage with audiences across the country in the lead-up to the rollout.
Meanwhile, The Patna leg of the tour has already witnessed enthusiastic participation from followers. During their visit to the city, Sunny Deol and Karan Deol were greeted by large crowds, reflecting the anticipation surrounding the soon-to-release period drama. The actors are expected to interact with audiences while continuing to promote the movie before heading to their next destination.
Notably, Directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, Batwara 1947 is set against the backdrop of the Partition of India and explores the human stories that unfolded during one of the most significant chapters in the subcontinent's history. The of late rolled out trailer offered audiences a glimpse into the emotional narrative, highlighting themes of loss, resilience and hope.
As per the latest buzz, The movie also marks the reunion of Sunny Deol and Rajkumar Santoshi after nearly three decades. The star-director duo previously collaborated on acclaimed films including Ghayal , Damini and Ghatak , making Batwara 1947 one of their most anticipated collaborations in recent years. Featuring an ensemble cast, the movie stars Shabana Azmi, Sunny Deol, Preity G Zinta, Karan Deol, Ali Fazal and Abhimanyu Singh in pivotal roles.
In further updates, Produced by Aamir Khan and Aparna Purohit under the banner of Aamir Khan Productions, Batwara 1947 features music composed by A. R. Rahman, with lyrics penned by Javed Akhtar.
On top of that, With the nationwide promotional campaign gathering momentum, the team's visit to Patna Sahib is expected to be one of the key highlights of the tour. As the rollout date draws closer, Batwara 1947 continues to build anticipation among audiences eager to watch the Rajkumar Santoshi directorial on the big screen when it arrives in cinemas worldwide on August 14, 2026.
Source: Bollywood Hungama