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Lahore, 1947: Rajkumar Santoshi Hails Dream Team Collaboration with Sunny Deol and Aamir Khan as a Mega Project Unveils



The much-awaited Lahore, 1947, crafted by Aamir Khan Productions, showcases a stellar creative lineup. Sunny Deol and Rajkumar Santoshi team up with Aamir Khan in this remarkable venture, marking AKP's 17th production. Rajkumar Santoshi, in a recent statement, joyfully acknowledged the film's significant collaboration.


Rajkumar Santoshi Excited as Sunny Deol and Aamir Khan Join Forces for Lahore, 1947 – A Cinematic Spectacle in the Making!


In a recent statement, Rajkumar Santoshi shared insights about his upcoming directorial venture, Lahore, 1947. Delighted and filled with anticipation, he conveyed his joy at the collaboration of Sunny Deol and Aamir Khan in the film.


He shared, "Lahore 1947 is a very special film, emotionally attached and very important project in my career. Also, it's a reunion with the most talented people. I worked with Aamir in Andaz Apna Apna and this time he is collaborating as a producer. On the other hand, with Sunny Deol, we made the most loved films like Ghayal, Damini, and Ghatak."


The filmmaker spoke about the music for the film and added that for a film of this magnitude, he could not think of anyone else than A.R. Rahman as a music composer. He stated, "He is one of the top composers in the world right now."


Javed Akhtar is also a part of this project as Santoshi shared that he and the legendary lyricist share a very good bond with each other for many years. "Having him for this project as a lyricist is a delight," the director added. 


Calling it the "truly the best dream team", Santoshi said that this collaboration is also rare. "With all the positivity and full of energy, we will commence the shoot for the film very soon," he added. 




More about Lahore, 1947 


Announcing the title of the film earlier in October 2023, Aamir Khan Productions shared a note that read, “I, and the entire team at AKP, are most excited and happy to announce our next, starring Sunny Deol, directed by Raj Kumar Santoshi, titled Lahore, 1947. We look forward to collaborating with the immensely talented Sunny, and one of my favorite directors Raj Santoshi. The journey we have embarked on promises to be most enriching.


Meanwhile, Lahore, 1947 also marks the reunion of Aamir Khan and Santoshi after their cult classic, Andaz Apna Apna. With such legendary and talented creative names coming together for the first time, it looks like a mega treat awaits the audience.



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