veteran actor Shabana Azmi She became emotional while talking about one of the most challenging moments she experienced during the shooting of “Batwala 1947”. When the film’s trailer was released, she reflected on a scene that left her feeling very vulnerable. The actor also praised his co-stars sonny del Kudos to the compassion he showed her immediately after filming the scene.Despite being reportedly unwell, Shabana attended the event and shared the impact the emotionally demanding sequence had on her off-camera. She says the experience has stayed with her because it left her with a sense of exposure she had rarely experienced in her decades-long acting career. Explaining why the scene was so difficult, Shabana recalled playing a character who was publicly humiliated by his opponent. The veteran actor admitted that performing the sequence was emotionally draining for her, and she continued to feel vulnerable even after the cameras stopped rolling. At the trailer launch, she said, “There is a scene in the film that, personally, I felt very humiliated as a human being and deprived of any dignity. You can see that in the trailer, where the villain dragged me and tore my kurta. In that moment, I don’t think I have ever felt more vulnerable and exposed as a human being.”See more: ‘Batwala 1947’ trailer out: Sunny Deol’s ferocious avatar, Shabana Azmi’s emotional presence and Preity Zinta’s performance revisit the horrors of quarantine
Sunny Deol’s move leaves Shabana Azmi emotional
Shabana then spoke about the moment after the scene was completed. She revealed that Sunny Deol immediately came to her and covered her with a dupatta. This simple gesture gave her comfort when she was overcome with emotion. She said, “When Sunny came and put the dupatta on me, that moment he became more than just my co-actor. He became my son, he became my protector. I hugged him with all my strength and said, ‘Thank God, he came to my rescue.'”‘” The actor added that Sonny’s support helped her connect with the character’s emotions in a real way. She publicly thanked him, saying, “If after 50 years of being an actor, I can feel a moment so authentically because of my co-stars, it will definitely be reflected on screen. “So, I want to say thank you, Sunny.” Shabana looked very emotional when he praised Sunny Deol on stage. The actor could be seen wiping tears as he listened to her words.
Shabana Azmi shares heartwarming anecdotes about the Deol family
She pointed out that her previous releases had Dharmendra in the lead role, while her latest film stars Sunny Deol and Karan Deol. She humorously said, “My last film in theaters was ‘Dharam ji’ and now my next films are ‘Sunny’ and ‘Karan’. Now I can work with Abhay as well. You should prepare Bobby as well.”
Sunny Deol calls ‘Batwara 1947’ a tribute to her mother
Later at the launch event, Sunny Deol reflected on his collaboration with the filmmaker Rajkumar SantoshHe collaborated with him on several memorable films over the years. The actor said he has always loved stories driven by emotion and honesty. Talking about “Batwala 1947”, Sunny described it as an emotional story centered on the relationship between mother and son. He said the film celebrates mothers and hopes audiences will embrace its heartfelt message.
