Santoshi screens Batwara 1947 for interfaith leaders in Mumbai

Filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshi hosted a special screening of his film Batwara 1947 for spiritual leaders from various faiths on Thursday evening, August 20, 2026, in Mumbai. The event was organized to share the movie's themes of humanity and unity with representatives from diverse religious communities.

The screening was attended by a wide array of spiritual figures, including Maharishi Bhrigu Pithadhishwar Mahamandleshwar Shri Guruji Goswami Sushil Giri Ji Maharaj, Father Norbert Herman SVD, Paramjeet Singh Chandhok Ji, Allama Bunai Hasani, Maulana Naushad Ahmad Siddiqui, and Buddhist monk Ven. Bhante Purn. Also present was Mufti Ziyayee Hazrat, the Chief Mufti of Mumbai and Chairman of the International Sufi Caravan and the Islamic Council of India. Following the viewing, Santoshi shared that the film was first shown to his friend Omaji, who then recommended it to Mufti Sahab. Santoshi stated that the Mufti became very emotional and was eager to watch it, later praising the film as very important and commending the courage required to make it.

Batwara 1947, which was released in cinemas on August 14, 2026, coinciding with Partition Day, is set against the backdrop of the 1947...