Father’s Day carries additional significance Karan Deol This year the actor, who is gearing up to appear in the upcoming period drama ‘Batwara 1947’ with his father Sunny Deol, marked the occasion with a touching tribute on social media. Besides sharing behind-the-scenes glimpses from the film, Karan reflected on a dream that is finally becoming a reality for his father after years of praise both on and off screen.The post quickly caught the attention of fans, many of whom were delighted to see the father-son duo working together in a feature film for the first time.
Karan Deol’s dream started on film sets
Sharing a series of pictures from the sets of ‘Batwara 1947’, Karan opened up about how the journey began long before he became an actor. Recalling a conversation with Sunny Deol a few years ago, he revealed that working with his father had always been his greatest desire. “There are moments that feel like fate. Telling dad about his dream to act with him on his sets was one of them. And to be able to share the screen with him today while watching him up close, makes this Father’s Day really special.”For Karan, the upcoming release is more than just another project. It represents a milestone he has cherished for years and one that has now come full circle.
Karan Deol is sharing the screen with his father
The actor also expressed his excitement about the film’s release, explaining how emotional the experience was for him. Looking ahead to the film’s theatrical release, he wrote, “The moment on 14th August 2026 when dreams come true and I get to share the silver screen with my father in Batwara 1947, is a feeling I will never be able to fully express in words. It’s one I’ll cherish for the rest of my life.”Karan’s message not only expresses his admiration for superstar Sunny Deol, but also his respect for the man behind the public image.In the concluding part of his note, Karan describes the many roles he has seen his father play throughout his life. While millions know Sunny as an action icon, Karan insists that his father’s greatest qualities lie in his character and values.“I’ve seen him as a son, a brother, a father, an actor and a legend loved by millions. But standing next to him on set reminded me that his greatest role is simply being himself; honest, humble, strong, and deeply committed to everything he does. Happy Father’s Day, Dad – my greatest teacher, my strongest support, and the first hero of my life with this first hero. ❤️”
About ‘Batowara 1947’
Directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshi, ‘Batwara 1947’ boasts of a star-studded ensemble including Sunny Deol, Shabana Azmi, Preity Ji Zinta, Karan Deol, Ali Fazal and Abhimanyu Singh. The project marks the much-awaited reunion of Santoshi and Sunny Deol after almost three decades of their successful collaboration.The film is being produced under the banner of Aamir Khan Productions. Its music is composed by AR Rahman, lyrics are written by Javed Akhtar. The screenplay is inspired by Asghar Wajahat’s acclaimed play ‘Jis Lahore Nai Bhekhya, O Jamya E Nai’, a work that has enjoyed popularity over the years.Interestingly, the film was originally announced as ‘Lahore 1947’ before the makers decided to rename it to ‘Batwara 1947’. Although it was initially expected to hit cinemas in 2025, the release schedule was delayed due to post-production requirements.The much-awaited period drama is now set to hit theaters on August 14, 2026, positioning it as one of the biggest releases of the Independence Day weekend.
