Preity Zinta Shares Look-Test Photo as Hamida From Batwara 1947 Ahead of Film Release
Actress Preity Zinta has shared photographs from her initial look test for the period drama film Batwara 1947, offering audiences a glimpse of her character Hamida. The film marks the actress’s return to the big screen following an eight-year hiatus.
What Happened
A day before Batwara 1947 arrived in theatres, Preity Zinta took to Instagram to post photos from the early look test conducted for the project. In the movie, she portrays Hamida, who is the wife of the character played by Sunny Deol.
Reflecting on the role, the actress noted that the photo was captured during the look test where she first saw and felt the character come together. She quoted the poet Rumi in her post, writing that Hamida is described by the words: “If everything around seems dark, look again, you may be the light.” She concluded her message by inviting viewers to watch the film in cinemas starting August 14.
Key Highlights
- Look-Test Reveal: Preity Zinta posted look-test images showing her period styling as Hamida.
- Screen Comeback: The project represents Preity Zinta’s return to theatrical films after a gap of eight years.
- Cast and Collaboration: The partition drama stars Sunny Deol alongside Preity Zinta, with an ensemble cast including Shabana Azmi, Karan Deol, Ali Fazal, Abhimanyu Singh, Khushi Hajare, Kanikka Kapur, and Isha Sandhir.
- Creative Team: The feature is co-written and directed by Rajkumar Santoshi and produced under the Aamir Khan Productions banner.
- Literary Source: The film is based on playwright Asghar Wajahat’s play, Jis Lahore Nai Vekhya, O Jamya E Nai.
Why This Matters
The post provides context regarding the development of the character Hamida in a historical drama set against the division of Punjab and the 1947 Partition of India. Set in Lahore, the film focuses on personal narratives and human experiences during that era.
What to Watch Next
Batwara 1947 is currently scheduled for its theatrical run, having arrived in cinemas on August 14.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Preity Zinta play in Batwara 1947?
Preity Zinta plays the character of Hamida, the wife of Sunny Deol’s character in the film.
Who directed and produced the film?
The film is co-written and directed by Rajkumar Santoshi and produced by Aamir Khan under Aamir Khan Productions.
What is Batwara 1947 based on?
The film is based on Asghar Wajahat’s play Jis Lahore Nai Vekhya, O Jamya E Nai.
Source: Instagram post by Preity G Zinta / Bollywood Hungama.