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Batwara 1947: Motherhood shapes Preity Zintas Hameeda

Preity Zinta says playing Hameeda in 'Batwara 1947' was deeply personal, as motherhood helped her understand the character's family-first worldview amid Partition's chaos. She found the story hopeful despite its darkness. Director Rajkumar Santoshi added the film explores how men's egos endanger families, while wives become their strength.

6 Aug 2026 4:20 pm