Director Santoshi says investors feared Sunny Deol’s Muslim role in Batwara 1947
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- Rajkumar Santoshi, the director of the 2024 film Batwara 1947, said that investors were reluctant to back the project because Sunny Deol would portray a Muslim character for the first time.
- The film has received positive audience feedback but has not yet translated into strong box‑office returns.
- Santoshi urges viewers to see the movie in theatres to support the film’s success.
“If Spiderman’s name was Aslam Sheikh, would they reject him?”
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Rajkumar Santoshi Recalls Investors Calling Sunny Deolâs Role in Batwara 1947 Risky
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First reported by Filmfare on ; 2 articles from 2 outlets so far.
Who is covering this story
- Center (2): Filmfare, Bollywood Hungama
Sources
- Rajkumar Santoshi Recalls Investors Calling Sunny Deolâs Role in Batwara 1947 Risky — Filmfare (center) ·
- Rajkumar Santoshi questions audience hesitation over Sunny Deol playing a Muslim in Batwara 1947; asks, “If Spiderman’s name was Aslam Sheikh, would they reject him?” — Bollywood Hungama (center) ·