Shabana Azmi called 'Gadar' provocative which sees Muslims as the 'other', Sunny had reacted strongly

Sunny Deol and Shabana Azmi are set to collaborate once again in Rajkumar Santoshi's Partition film 'Batwara 1947'. This reunion brings back discussions surrounding their previous project, 'Gadar: Ek Prem Katha', which Azmi criticized for its approach to nationalism.

In defense, Deol pointed out the film's popularity among audiences, asserting it had no malicious intent. Their new roles offer a fresh perspective on a complex historical narrative.

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