Rajkumar Santoshi Discusses Batwara 1947 Box Office Performance

Director Rajkumar Santoshi addressed the box office struggles of his film Batwara 1947, specifically responding to speculation regarding whether Sunny Deol's Muslim character impacted audience reception.

Santoshi admitted that the creative team had considered the potential implications of casting Deol in the role before proceeding with the production.

The director defended the casting choice by highlighting the departure from Sunny Deol's established onscreen image as a key artistic decision for the film's narrative.