Sunny Deol and Karan Deol visited the Partition Museum in Amritsar during the promotional tour of Batwara 1947. The father-son duo explored photographs documenting Partition, as Sunny Deol prepares for an ambitious Punjab road trip ahead of the film’s worldwide theatrical release on August 14, 2026.
Actor Sunny Deol and his son Karan Deol visited the Partition Museum in Amritsar as part of the promotional campaign for their upcoming historical film, Batwara 1947. The father-son duo visited the significant historical site during their promotional tour, highlighting Punjab’s deep connection with the events and themes explored in the film.
Sunny Deol recently shared a glimpse of the visit on his Instagram Stories. During the museum visit, the actor was seen looking at photographs and archival material documenting the days of Partition. The visit offered a significant connection between the film’s subject and the history preserved at the museum.
Punjab holds particular importance for Batwara 1947, which revolves around the human impact of Partition and the violence, fear and forced migration that transformed the lives of countless families. Against this historical backdrop, Sunny Deol’s promotional activities across the state are expected to form an important part of the film’s campaign.
As part of the promotional plans, Sunny Deol is set to embark on a road trip across Punjab. The journey will begin in Chandigarh and include stops in Mohali and Jalandhar before concluding in Amritsar. The road trip is also particularly meaningful for the actor because of his well-known love for driving and his desire to undertake a long drive across Punjab.
The promotional schedule is expected to be intensive, with the film’s team planning to cover three cities across Punjab in a single day. The ambitious journey is designed to connect the film with audiences across the state while reinforcing the historical and emotional significance of its subject.
Batwara 1947 features an ensemble cast including Shabana Azmi, Preity G Zinta, Ali Fazal and Abhimanyu Singh. The film is directed by Rajkumar Santoshi and explores the devastating consequences of Partition through the story of a family whose lives are permanently changed by violence, displacement and communal divisions.
While depicting one of the most turbulent chapters in history, the film also focuses on humanity, resilience and hope. Its narrative highlights the courage of individuals who choose kindness over hatred and hope over despair despite facing immense loss and uncertainty.
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The film has also attracted attention because of reports that its story has remained banned in Pakistan, adding another dimension to the anticipation surrounding its release. The project further brings together Aamir Khan, A. R. Rahman and Javed Akhtar, who previously collaborated on the acclaimed film Lagaan.
Batwara 1947 is produced by Aamir Khan and Aparna Purohit and is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on August 14, 2026. With Sunny Deol and Karan Deol’s visit to the Partition Museum in Amritsar, the promotional campaign has directly connected the film’s historical narrative with one of the regions most deeply associated with the legacy of Partition.
