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Lahore 1947: Aamir Khan's Controversial Partition Drama Hits Theaters

2/11/2026

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Aamir Khan Productions (the film production company) will release Lahore 1947 in Indian cinemas on August 13.
Director Rajkumar Santoshi leads the period drama, which features Sunny Deol and Preity G Zinta and is based on Asghar Wajahat’s play.
The story follows a Muslim family migrating from Lucknow to Lahore during the Partition and facing tensions with Hindu residents.
Pakistani audiences remain skeptical about its portrayal of Muslims.

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Story summary

Aamir Khan Productions (the film production company) will release Lahore 1947 in Indian cinemas on August 13.
Director Rajkumar Santoshi leads the period drama, which features Sunny Deol and Preity G Zinta and is based on Asghar Wajahat’s play.
The story follows a Muslim family migrating from Lucknow to Lahore during the Partition and facing tensions with Hindu residents.
Pakistani audiences remain skeptical about its portrayal of Muslims.