Sunny Deol recalls Dharmendra’s “mother and maternal aunt” remark on India and Pakistan while avoiding political debate at a Batwara 1947 event.
Sunny Deol on Pakistan: Actor Sunny Deol addressed questions about Pakistan during a promotional event for his upcoming film Batwara 1947 in Patna. Instead of entering into a political discussion, the actor spoke about the shared history of India and Pakistan and recalled a remark once made by his father, veteran actor Dharmendra.
The actor’s comments have drawn attention because of the way he described the historical connection between the two countries while making it clear that he did not want to turn the conversation into a political debate.
Sunny Deol Recalls Dharmendra’s ‘Mother and Maternal Aunt’ Remark
During the press interaction, Sunny Deol was asked about Pakistan in the context of his upcoming film. The actor first clarified that the movie was filmed in India rather than Pakistan.
He then explained that he prefers to look at the subject through the lens of history instead of politics. Recalling his father Dharmendra’s well-known analogy, Sunny said that India was like a mother and Pakistan was described as a maternal aunt.
The actor also stressed that the two countries share a common past because they were part of the same country before Partition. He suggested that the historical connection between people on both sides of the border cannot simply be separated by political boundaries.
Sunny Deol Says He Does Not Want to Turn Stories Into Politics
Sunny Deol further explained why he chose not to comment on the political aspects of India-Pakistan relations.
According to the actor, filmmakers and actors have a responsibility to tell stories. He said that they select subjects, create narratives and bring them to audiences, but he does not want to deliberately turn those stories into political discussions.
His comments came while promoting Batwara 1947, a film whose central narrative is directly linked to the Partition and the consequences it had on ordinary families.
During the promotion of actor Sunny Deol’s upcoming movie Batwara 1947, a journalist asked him, How do you see Pakistan as a nation?
Sunny Deol replied, If India is my mother, then Pakistan is my mother’s sister – my aunt. We are all connected to each other.
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What Is Batwara 1947 About?
Batwara 1947 explores the human impact of the Partition of India. The story follows a married couple, played by Sunny Deol and Preity Zinta, whose lives change dramatically after the country is divided.
The couple initially celebrates India’s independence, but the Partition forces them to migrate to Pakistan. Through their journey, the film explores themes of displacement, separation, identity and the emotional cost of one of the most turbulent chapters in the subcontinent’s history.
Rajkumar Santoshi Reunites With Sunny Deol
The film marks the reunion of Sunny Deol and filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshi after almost three decades.
The director and actor previously worked together on several acclaimed films, including Ghayal (1990), Damini (1993) and Ghatak (1996). Their collaboration on Batwara 1947 has therefore generated considerable interest among Bollywood audiences.
The film is inspired by playwright Asghar Wajahat’s 1989 play ‘Jis Lahore Nai Vekhya, O Jamya E Nai’, which also deals with the complex human stories emerging from the Partition.
When Will Batwara 1947 Release?
Backed by Aamir Khan Productions, Batwara 1947 is scheduled to arrive in cinemas worldwide on August 14, 2026.
With the film focusing on Partition-era experiences and bringing Sunny Deol and Rajkumar Santoshi together again, the project is expected to attract attention both for its subject and its star cast.
For now, Sunny Deol’s decision to keep the discussion centred on history, filmmaking and storytelling rather than politics has become one of the key talking points from the film’s promotional campaign.
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