Mumbai, August 12, 2026 (Yes Punjab News) Filmmaker Indrajit Lankesh has opened up about his upcoming film ‘Jai Hind Jai Sindh: A Love Story’, saying the project explores the emotional trauma of Partition through a love story while highlighting the experiences of the Sindhi community.
Speaking exclusively to IANS, Lankesh said the film follows a young couple against the backdrop of Partition and also explores the bond between three generations, including a grandfather and his grandson.
The filmmaker said the story is rooted in one of the most painful chapters of India’s history, when countless families were forced to leave behind their homes, land and loved ones.
“It is a very painful history, a painful chapter in our past, where a lot of people lost their lands, families, children, fathers, and almost everything they had,” Lankesh said.
He particularly spoke about the Sindhi community, many of whom migrated to India from Sindh following Partition.
“When Partition happened, a lot of people from Pakistan came to India, and one of those communities was the Sindhis. I really feel for them because of what they went through,” he said.
Lankesh said the community continues to grapple with questions of identity because its ancestral homeland, Sindh, is now in Pakistan.
“It is not just about what they suffered; they are still struggling with questions of identity because their ancestral land, Sindh, is now a part of Pakistan,” he said.
“Before Partition, they were Indians, and they are Indians today. They are our brothers and sisters. But their forefathers, grandparents, land, homes, and everything they once had are still in Pakistan,” he added.
The filmmaker also spoke passionately about Sindh’s cultural heritage and said he has a deep admiration for Sindhi culture.
“I am in love with their culture, and with a lot of pain and sadness, I say that it has become a part of Pakistan,” Lankesh said.
Expressing his personal view on the historical division, he said, “If I could change the pages of history, I would want Sindh to be brought back to India because I believe it belongs to India, and Sindhis are an integral part of India.”
‘Jai Hind, Jai Sindh: A Love Story’ features an ensemble cast including Mahesh Manjrekar, Vikram Kochhar, Indira Tiwari, Chhaya Kadam, Jaya Prada and Zarina Wahab.
The film is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release in October 2026.
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