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Lahore 1947

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Lahore 1947
Directed byRajkumar Santoshi
Based onJis Lahore Nai Dekhya O Jamyai Ni (“One who has not seen Lahore has not been born”, play) by Asghar Wajahat[1]
Produced by
Starring
CinematographySantosh Sivan
Music byA. R. Rahman
Production
company
Release date
  • June 2025 (2025-06)
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi

Lahore 1947 is an upcoming Hindi-language period action 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 and Preity Zinta.[2][3] The film's music composed is by A. R. Rahman.

Based on Asghar Wajahat's play Jis Lahore Nai Dekhya O Jamyai Ni' (“One who has not seen Lahore has not been born”),[4] the film went on floors in February 2024 and was completed by August 2024.[5] Initially planned to release on 26 January 2025, it is now pushed to June 2025 due to post-production works.[6][4]

Plot

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Lahore 1947 is set during the partition of India in 1947 and follows the story of a Muslim family that migrates from Lucknow to Lahore. Upon their arrival, they are allocated a haveli (mansion) that was vacated by a Hindu family fleeing the area due to the partition. The plot thickens when the family discovers an elderly Hindu woman still residing in the haveli. 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.[5]

Cast

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Production

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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 Aamir Khan and Sunny Deol, who have previously collaborated on successful projects.[7]

Soundtrack

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The music for Lahore 1947 is composed by A. R. Rahman, with lyrics penned by Javed Akhtar.[11]

References

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  1. ^ "Sunny Deol's 'Jatt' aims for Republic Day 2025 release as 'Lahore 1947' gets pushed: Report". The Times of India. 18 October 2024. The film is based on Asghar Wajahat's acclaimed play 'Jis Lahore Nai Dekhya O Jamyai Ni'.
  2. ^ "It's a wrap up for Aamir Khan's 'Lahore 1947' starring Sunny Deol". India Today. 12 August 2024. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
  3. ^ "Sunny Deol Wraps Up Filming Aamir Khan's Lahore 1947 After An Intense 70-Day Shoot". ndtv.com. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
  4. ^ 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. The film is based on Asghar Wajahat's acclaimed play 'Jis Lahore Nai Dekhya O Jamyai Ni'.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ Hungama, Bollywood (26 January 2025). "Lahore, 1947 Movie: Review | Release Date (2025) | Songs | Music | Images | Official Trailers | Videos | Photos | News - Bollywood Hungama". Retrieved 3 October 2024.
  7. ^ a b "Meet the cast of Lahore 1947, Rajkumar Santoshi's next produced by Aamir Khan". Hindustan Times.
  8. ^ "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.
  9. ^ "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. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
  10. ^ Hungama, Bollywood (22 February 2024). "Ali Fazal joins the cast of Sunny Deol starrer Lahore 1947 : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama". Retrieved 24 December 2024.
  11. ^ "'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.
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