Partition: 1947(2017)
Partition: 1947 is a 2017 Hindi historical drama film directed by Gurinder Chadha. It stars Hugh Bonneville as Lord Mountbatten, the last Viceroy of India, alongside Gillian Anderson as Lady Edwina Mountbatten. The film also features Manish Dayal as Jeet Kumar and Huma Qureshi as Aalia Noor. The story is set in the Viceroy's House in Delhi during the final months of British rule in 1947. It follows the political negotiations between Mountbatten, Jawaharlal Nehru, and Muhammad Ali Jinnah. It also shows the personal love story of a Hindu servant and a Muslim woman. The film highlights the human cost of the partition of India. It received positive reviews for its performances and emotional depth. The background score was composed by A. R. Rahman. The film was released in theaters on August 18, 2017.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Netflix
- Theatrical Release
- 18 August 2017
- Director
- Gurinder Chadha
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Rating
- 7.0/10
Storyline
In 1947, Lord Mountbatten arrives in Delhi as the last Viceroy of India. He must transfer power and leave. But the country is torn by religious violence. A young Hindu servant, Jeet, falls in love with a Muslim woman, Aalia. Their love is threatened by the growing hate. Mountbatten must decide the fate of millions. Will he keep India united or divide it?
“The untold story behind the partition.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Partition: 1947
Cast reunions in this film: A. R. Rahman & Om Puri (5 films together).