Archive · 2 Aug 2026
Sunny Deol Defends Films Against Hatred Claims
Sunny Deol is a famous Indian actor.
Some people said his movies make people hate each other.
He says that isn’t true.
He talks about his new movie, Batwara 1947, where he plays a Muslim man who helps a Hindu woman.
He says the film is about feelings, not hate.
He also says his late father, Dharmendra, liked the movie.
He works with director Rajkumar Santoshi, and they have made many movies together.
Sunny says the film shows how people can be kind to each other, no matter their religion.
Sunny Deol denies that his movies spread cross‑border hatred, stressing emotional storytelling.
He highlights his latest film, Batwara 1947, where he plays a Muslim man protecting a Hindu woman, as a tribute to his late father Dharmendra.
Deol praises his long‑standing collaboration with director Rajkumar Santoshi, noting their first joint project since Ghatak (1996).
He cites past landmark films Ghayal, Ghatak, and Damini as examples of their creative partnership.
Deol says the film was blessed by his father, who became emotional after hearing the narration.
- Who
- Sunny Deol, Rajkumar Santoshi, Shabana Azmi, Dharmendra
- What
- Sunny Deol addresses accusations that his films spread hatred and discusses his film Batwara 1947
- Where
- India
- Why
- To counter claims of promoting cross‑border hostility and emphasize emotional storytelling
- Actor
- Sunny Deol
- Film
- Batwara 1947
- Director
- Rajkumar Santoshi
- Co-star
- Shabana Azmi
- Father
- Dharmendra