**What’s Happening With Rajkumar Santoshi’s Ambitious Historical Film, ‘Lahore 1947’?**
Rajkumar Santoshi’s much-anticipated historical drama, *Lahore 1947*, has been generating buzz for quite some time. The film, an adaptation of Asghar Wajahat’s renowned play *Jis Lahore Nai Dekhya O Jamyai Ni*, has been linked with multiple release dates, leaving fans both excited and perplexed.
Produced by Aamir Khan, the film was initially expected to release after his project *Sitaare Zameen Par*—but with that film already released and no sign of *Lahore 1947*, questions about its launch continue.
**Title Change Amidst Political Climate**
The latest update suggests that the film may finally hit theaters, but possibly under a new title. Sources reveal that in the current political environment, an Indian film with a title referencing a city in Pakistan is proving contentious.
Director Rajkumar Santoshi, however, isn’t in favor of this change. Speaking exclusively, Santoshi said:
> “You have to ask my producer Aamir Khan when *Lahore 1947* is releasing. As for changing the title, I am totally against it. Of course, it is the producer’s call. But I am not in favour of this kind of appeasement. I’ve waited for almost twenty years to make this film. You could call it my dream project. What is meant to be is meant to be. I was destined to make it with Sunny [Deol], and he is perfect in his part. He brings an arresting fusion of the classic and contemporary to the screen. My past films with Sunny, *Ghayal* and *Ghatak*, have been landmarks in his career, and mine too. And now I am confident *Lahore 1947* will have the same impact.”
**Reunion and Stellar Performances**
Santoshi is especially enthusiastic about working once again with Sunny Deol. He believes Deol brings something special to the film, combining both traditional and modern sensibilities in his performance.
The director is also thrilled to have collaborated with Shabana Azmi for the first time. He shared:
> “She [Shabana Azmi] has stunned audiences for fifty years. Just when we think there is nothing more for her to do, she comes up with another career-defining performance in *Lahore 1947*. Believe me, there won’t be a dry eye in the audience after watching her in my film. She is in many ways the central character of the film. And she had all of us enthralled, not just as an actress but as a human being. I can’t wait to work with her again.”
**What Lies Ahead?**
With both anticipation and uncertainty surrounding the release, all eyes now turn to producer Aamir Khan for the final word on when—and under what title—*Lahore 1947* will reach audiences. Despite the delays and title controversy, Santoshi’s passion for this dream project remains unwavering.
Stay tuned for more updates on the release date, title, and box office prospects of Rajkumar Santoshi’s *Lahore 1947*.
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*Also read: Will Aamir Khan now release Rajkumar Santoshi’s Indo-Pak partition film Lahore 1947?*
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