A veteran player Shabana Azmi he got emotional while talking about the tough time he faced during the shooting of ‘Batwara 1947’. While starting the trailer, he thought about a series of things that made him feel very vulnerable. The actor also praised his friend Sunny Deol because of the kindness she showed him right after the painting.Despite being unwell, Shabana attended the event and explained how the sequence affected her beyond the camera. He said the experience stayed with him because it made him feel exposed in a way he hadn’t experienced in his long playing career. Explaining why the scene was so difficult, Shabana recalled that she was portraying a character who was publicly mocked by the enemy. The veteran actor admitted that acting was exhausting and made him feel vulnerable even when the cameras stopped rolling. At the launch of the trailer, he said, “There are scenes in the film that, personally, as a person, I was deeply humiliated and stripped of all dignity. You see a glimpse of that in the trailer, where the villain drags me and pulls off my kurta. At that time, I don’t think I’ve ever felt as vulnerable and exposed as I did as a person.”See more: The trailer of ‘Batwara 1947’ is out: Sunny Deol’s dangerous avatar, Shabana Azmi’s presence and Preity Zinta’s performance reiterate the horrors of distribution.
Sunny Deol’s performance left Shabana Azmi emotional
Shabana then spoke about the moment that followed the end of the event. She revealed that Sunny Deol came to her and covered her with a dupatta. Those small hands comforted him when he was shaken in his mind. He said, “When Sunny came and put that dupatta on me, then he was not just my co-star. He became my son, he became my protector. I embraced him with every part of my being and said, ‘Thank God he is there to save me.’‘” The artist added that Sunny’s support helped him to connect with the emotions of the character in a true way. Thanking him publicly, he said, “If, after 50 years as an artist, I can truly feel a moment because of a co-star, it should translate into pictures. I want to say thank you Sunny for this.” Sunny Deol was clearly visible as Shabana praised him on stage.
Shabana Azmi shares the love stories of the Deol family
He added that his earlier releases had starred Dharmendra, while his latest stars Sunny Deol and Karan Deol. Speaking with a laugh, he said, “My last film that released in theaters was with Dharam ji, and now my next film is with Sunny and Karan. Now I can work with Abhay. You all should ask Bobby to prepare.”
Sunny Deol calls ‘Batwara 1947’ a tribute to women
Later at the launch event, Sunny Deol reflected on his collaboration with the filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshiwho contributed to several memorable films over the years. The actor said he always enjoys stories that are driven by emotion and honesty. Talking about ‘Batwara 1947’, Sunny explained that it is a story about the relationship between a mother and her son. He said the film celebrates women and hopes the audience will accept its heartfelt message.