Sunny Deol Led Lahore 1947 To Release On THIS Date; Aamir Khan Says, “This Was One Of Dharamji’s Favourite Scripts”

Aamir Khan Productions has officially announced that their highly anticipated period drama Lahore 1947 will hit theatres on 13 August 2026, aligning with India’s Independence Day week. The announcement has generated significant buzz, as the film marks a historic collaboration between Sunny Deol, director Rajkumar Santoshi and producer Aamir Khan, a team that has never worked together before. The release timing also positions the film as a potential patriotic favourite alongside other 2026 spectacles such as Sunny Deol’s Border 2, which continues to make waves following its success.

Lahore 1947 To Release On 13th August

Speaking about the project, Aamir Khan shared, “This was one of the favourite scripts of Dharamji, and I am so glad he could see the film.” The remark pays homage to the late Dharmendra, who was closely associated with the film’s early development and whose legacy the production continues to honour.

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Lahore 1947 features a stellar ensemble cast including Sunny Deol, Shabana Azmi, Preity Zinta and Karan Deol, and brings together some of the most respected names in Indian cinema. The film’s music has been composed by A.R. Rahman, with lyrical contributions from Javed Akhtar, promising a soundtrack that matches the emotional and historical depth of the narrative.

The drama is set against the backdrop of the tumultuous period following the partition of India and Pakistan in 1947, depicting human stories of resilience, sacrifice and reconciliation. As audiences gear up for a packed cinematic year, the strategic release ahead of Independence Day places Lahore 1947 in a prime spot to resonate with viewers looking for powerful, emotion-driven storytelling on the big screen.

With its blend of seasoned performers, acclaimed filmmakers and a poignant historical premise, Lahore 1947 is shaping up to be one of the standout releases of 2026.

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