Times of India·
Sunny Deol’s Muslim character in ‘Batwara 1947’ made investors hesitant
Rajkumar Santoshi encountered a tough road securing financing for 'Batwara 1947', with investors leaning towards casting Sunny Deol in his usual action roles rather than investing in a serious Muslim character. Santoshi elaborated that Deol's character is an Indian Muslim navigating the painful migration to Pakistan. The film's controversial theme led to reluctance among producers, but Aamir Khan stepped up, promising to produce if no other backing materialized.
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