India, Aug. 18 -- Actor Hema Malini has praised Batwara 1947, calling the Partition drama "brilliant" and highlighting the performances of Sunny Deol and Shabana Azmi. Her review comes days after the Rajkumar Santoshi directorial opened in theatres.
Hema Malini Applauds Film's Message
Sharing her reaction on Instagram, Hema Malini said the film delivers a clear message centred on humanity, mutual respect and harmony. She expressed hope that its themes would encourage audiences to reject hatred and division and instead embrace kindness.
The veteran actor also congratulated the makers for presenting what she described as a message relevant to the present time.
Praise For Sunny Deol, Shabana Azmi
Hema Malini specifically lauded Santoshi's...