Aamir Khan and Sunny Deol, two of Bollywood’s biggest stars from the 1990s, are facing creative differences during the production of Lahore 1947. The disagreement reportedly surfaced while filming, and it threatens to delay the much-anticipated release. The project, set against the 1947 partition and featuring communal harmony as a central theme, has stalled due to tensions between the film’s producer, Aamir Khan, and lead actor, Sunny Deol, raising questions about the film’s future and whether it will meet its expected release schedule.
Initial signs of a collaboration fraught with creative tension became public when it was revealed that Aamir Khan, famed for his meticulous attention to detail, requested reshoots for several scenes. This demand came after principal photography had officially wrapped in September, with only about ten days of shooting pending. According to reports, Aamir Khan’s insistence on perfection has led to additional filming requirements, while Sunny Deol, managing a packed calendar until December, is reportedly unable to offer the additional dates needed for these reshoots.
The scheduling conflict is causing increased strain between Aamir Khan and Sunny Deol. While Aamir Khan is adamant about refining certain sequences, possibly to ensure the narrative aligns with his vision as a producer, Sunny Deol is said to be eager for the project’s completion so fans can finally see Lahore 1947.”Aamir believes in getting every detail right, but this approach sometimes clashes with tight production timelines,” said a source familiar with the situation, highlighting Khan’s reputation as “Mr. Perfectionist.”
Amidst the tension, Aamir Khan has reportedly shifted a significant portion of his focus to his upcoming movie, Sitaare Zameen Par, which is slated for a Christmas 2025 release. This move has further stalled progress on Lahore 1947. Meanwhile, Sunny Deol continues to balance multiple projects, including Border 2 and his role as Lord Hanuman in Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana, limiting his availability for Khan’s requested reshoots. Sources indicate Deol is unwilling to push his prior commitments aside, intensifying the emotional and professional turbulence around the ongoing film.
Lahore 1947, directed by Rajkumar Santoshi and adapted from Asghar Wajahat’s renowned play Jis Lahore Nai Dekhya, O Jamyai Nai, was expected to be a powerful exploration of India’s partition era, with both Aamir Khan and Sunny Deol bringing intense passion to their respective roles. However, the creative discord mirrors legendary Bollywood disputes in the past, fueling anxiety among fans and industry veterans who remember such legendary fallouts.
Amid these complications, Aamir Khan is also planning the production of Mahabharata, an ambitious project he has described as a cinematic universe akin to Lord Of The Rings. This major undertaking, announced to begin after Sitaare Zameen Par, places even more pressure on the current troubled collaboration with Sunny Deol. On his end, Deol is pursuing other projects, including Safar, a direct-to-OTT release, and the anticipated Jaat 2, though no updates have surfaced regarding its schedule.
The current situation between Aamir Khan and Sunny Deol raises urgent concerns not only about the completion of Lahore 1947 but also about the broader impact such creative differences can have on major film productions in Bollywood. Delays could potentially disappoint audiences eagerly awaiting the film’s release and alter both stars’ future schedules. As new developments unfold, attention remains fixed on whether Aamir Khan and Sunny Deol can reach common ground or if the partnership may dissolve before Lahore 1947 reaches the big screen, echoing the industry’s history of passionate creative clashes.
