India, Aug. 14 -- Spoilers ahead for Batwara 1947. Sunny Deol and Shabana Azmi's Batwara 1947 has arrived in theatres against the backdrop of India's Partition. Directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, the period drama centres on Sikander Mirza and his family, whose lives change after they move into a Lahore haveli and encounter an elderly Hindu woman known as Mai.

But the film's biggest emotional conflict comes later. What happens to Mai and why does Sikander decide to stand up for her? Here's a look at the Batwara 1947 ending and what its final moments mean.

What Is Batwara 1947 About?

The story follows Sikander Mirza, played by Sunny Deol, and his family after the Partition. They move into a haveli in Lahore that has been abandoned by a Hindu...