New Delhi. The popular Bollywood film Bantwara 1947 has been in the news these days. Following the release of the film’s trailer, discussions about Sunny Deol and Preity Zinta’s roles have intensified among viewers. Some on social media even compared Preity Zinta’s character to Ameesha Patel’s iconic character, Sakina, from Gadar. Ameesha Patel has responded to this comparison with a response that has won fans’ hearts.
Ameesha Patel recently hosted an Ask Amy session on the social media platform X. Fans asked her a variety of questions, and the actress responded candidly. One fan, referring to the trailer of Bantwara 1947, compared Preity Zinta’s character to Sakina from Gadar: Ek Prem Katha. The fan commented that it seems as if Preity Zinta is trying to replicate Ameesha Patel’s memorable character, Sakina. He also added that no one can recreate the magic that Ameesha and Sunny Deol created in Gadar.
Ameesha Patel’s response to this comment changed the entire discussion. Instead of criticizing Preity Zinta, Ameesha responded with a very positive and respectful response. She wished Preity Zinta well for Partition 1947 and said that she, too, is very beautiful. Ameesha also shared a special message about Preeti’s character, Tara, in the style of her character Sakina. Ameesha’s response has been widely appreciated on social media, and fans are praising her large-heartedness.
For Ameesha Patel, the role of Sakina is one of the most memorable roles of her film career. In Gadar Ek Prem Katha, she played Sakina opposite Sunny Deol, while Sunny Deol appeared as Tara Singh. The film was set against the backdrop of the 1947 Partition, and the love story of Tara Singh and Sakina struck a special chord with audiences. The film’s popularity can be gauged from the fact that even years later, its characters and dialogues remain a topic of discussion.
Sunny Deol and Ameesha Patel reunited in Gadar 2, which also performed well at the box office. Furthermore, when Preity Zinta’s character was compared to Sakina after the trailer of Partition 1947, interest increased further.
Partition 1947 is also said to be set against the backdrop of India’s Partition. In the film, Sunny Deol will be seen playing a Muslim man who migrates to Pakistan during the Partition. In the story, a Hindu woman, played by Shabana Azmi, lives on the upper floor of their house. She is unwilling to leave her home. The situation then escalates, and Sunny Deol’s character takes on the responsibility of protecting her amid communal tensions.
The release of the film’s trailer has sparked audiences’ curiosity about the characters and story. Ameesha Patel’s positive response also made it clear that she holds no negative feelings about the Preity Zinta comparison. Ameesha, who spoke of Sakina’s concern for Tara, revisited her previous role in a new light and also wished Preeti well.