Mumbai, August 12, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Bollywood actor Sunny Deol has reflected on the lasting impact of the Partition of India, saying the painful chapters of history must be remembered so future generations understand the value of peace, humanity and togetherness.
Sunny recently visited the Partition Museum in Amritsar as part of the promotions for his upcoming film Batwara 1947. He shared a video from the museum on Instagram, in which he was accompanied by his son Karan Deol.
“Visited the Partition Museum in Amritsar during #Batwara1947 promotions. So many stories of pain, courage, separation and survival… stories that must never be forgotten,” he wrote.
Reflecting on the experience, Sunny said walking through the memories preserved at the museum made him realise the extent to which Partition affected ordinary people.
“Walking through those memories makes you realise how deeply Partition changed millions of lives forever,” he said.
“Some chapters of history are painful, but we must remember them, so future generations understand the value of peace, humanity and togetherness. Waheguru sab te meher kare,” he added.
Batwara 1947 features Sunny Deol alongside Shabana Azmi, Preity G Zinta, Ali Fazal and Abhimanyu Singh in key roles.
Going by the recently released trailer, the film revolves around a family whose life is transformed amid the violence, fear and forced migration surrounding Partition.
The project also marks Preity Zinta’s return to the screen after an eight-year gap.
Batwara 1947 is reportedly inspired by Asghar Wajahat’s play Jis Lahore Nai Vekhya, O Jamya E Nai. The title refers to the cultural and emotional significance of Lahore.
The Partition Museum, housed in Amritsar’s historic Town Hall, preserves stories, materials and documents relating to the Partition of British India and the violence and displacement that followed the creation of India and Pakistan.
The museum also documents aspects of the anti-colonial movement, the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, the Komagata Maru incident, the All India Muslim League and the Indian National Congress, besides highlighting the resilience and recovery of women affected by Partition.
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