Sunny Deol revealed that Lahore 1947, directed by Rajkumar Santoshi and produced by Aamir Khan, may undergo a title change before its Independence Day release. The film is adapted from Asghar Wajahat’s celebrated play
Sunny Deol
Sunny Deol is currently basking in the success of his recently released film Border 2. The film has crossed Rs 400 crore at the box office, making it a hit. The actor will next be seen in Lahore 1947, directed by Rajkumar Santoshi and produced by Aamir Khan. The film will also star Preity Zinta and is set for an Independence Day weekend release.
Sunny Deol on Lahore 1947 title change
In an interview with ANI, Sunny Deol hinted that the title of Lahore 1947 may be changed. He said, “Meri dher saari films aane wali hain. Unme se ek Lahore 1947 hai… Shayad title change ho sakta hai, shayad wohi rakhe. Film ek famous play pe based hai. 15 August ke time cinema halls me lagegi (I have several films in the pipeline. One of them is Lahore 1947… though the title may change, or it might ultimately stay the same. The film is an adaptation of a celebrated stage play and is slated for a theatrical release in August).”
About Lahore 1947
Asghar Wajahat’s play Jis Lahore Nai Dekhya O Jamyai Nai has long fascinated Rajkumar Santoshi. The director eventually decided to adapt it for the screen as Lahore 1947. It is not surprising that Santoshi has roped in his frequent collaborator Sunny Deol for the historical drama. While the two had a falling-out before the making of The Legend of Bhagat Singh (2002), they resolved their differences soon after. “I can only be upset with someone I have an equation with. The mutual admiration and respect have always remained,” Santoshi had said in an interview nearly three years ago.
Wajahat’s acclaimed play revolves around a family that moves to Lahore after the Partition. Though Santoshi had earlier narrated the subject to Anil Kapoor and Sanjay Dutt, he is glad it is finally materialising with his first choice. Sunny’s son, Karan Deol, will also star in the period drama. “Karan plays Sunny’s son and represents the next generation in the narrative. His character takes the story forward. When I went to narrate the film to Sunny, Karan was also there. He liked the subject and his role.”
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