Veteran actor Shabana Azmi got emotional while talking about one of the most challenging moments he experienced during the shooting of ‘Batwara 1947’. At the film’s trailer launch, she reflected on a sequence that made her feel deeply vulnerable. The actor also praised his co-star Sunny Deol for the compassion he showed her immediately after shooting the scene.Although she was reportedly unwell, Shabana attended the event and shared how the emotionally demanding sequence affected her off camera. She said the experience stayed with her because it made her feel exposed in a way she had rarely experienced during her decades-long acting career. Explaining why the scene was so difficult, Shabana recalled portraying a character who is publicly humiliated by the antagonist. The veteran actor admitted that playing the sequence was emotionally draining and left her feeling vulnerable even after the cameras stopped rolling. At the trailer launch, he said, “There’s a scene in the film that, personally, as a human being, made me feel very humiliated and very stripped of any dignity. You see it in the trailer, where the villain drags me and rips my kurta. At that moment, I don’t think I’ve ever felt as vulnerable and exposed as I did.”See more: ‘Batwara 1947’ trailer: Sunny Deol’s fierce avatar, Shabana Azmi’s emotional presence and Preity Zinta’s performance revisit the horrors of the partition
Sunny Deol’s gesture left Shabana Azmi emotional
Shabana then spoke about the moment that followed the completion of the scene. She revealed that Sunny Deol immediately came to her and covered her with a dupatta. The simple gesture offered comfort at a time when she was emotionally shaken. She said, “When Sunny came and put this dupatta on me, at that moment he was not just my co-actor. He became my son, he became my protector. I hugged him with every inch of my being and said, ‘Thank God, he is there to save me.’The actor added that Sunny’s support has helped him connect with the emotions of the character in a truthful way. Publicly thanking him, he said, “If, after 50 years as an actor, I can feel a moment so sincerely thanks to my co-actor, it will definitely translate on screen.” I want to thank you, Sunny, for that.” Sunny Deol looked visibly moved as Shabana eulogized her on stage. The actor was seen wiping away tears as she listened to her words.
Shabana Azmi shares a warm anecdote about the Deol family
He noted that his previous release featured Dharmendra, while his latest film stars Sunny Deol and Karan Deol. Speaking humorously, he said, “My last film that opened in theaters was with Dharam ji, and now my next film is with Sunny and Karan. Now I can work with Abhay as well. You all should ask Bobby to get ready too.”
Sunny Deol calls ‘Batwara 1947’ a tribute to mothers
Later, during the launch event, Sunny Deol reflected on his collaboration with the filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshwith whom he has delivered several memorable films over the years. The actor said he has always loved stories driven by emotion and honesty. Talking about ‘Batwara 1947’, Sunny described it as an emotional tale centered on the relationship between a mother and her son. She said the film celebrates mothers and hopes audiences will embrace its heartfelt message.