Ameesha Patel recently connected with her fans through an #AskAmy session on X (formerly Twitter), where she answered a range of questions. One particular interaction gained attention after a fan drew a comparison between Preity Zinta’s role in ‘Batwara 1947’ and Ameesha’s memorable character Sakina from ‘Gadar’.The fan highlighted Ameesha’s performance in the 2001 blockbuster and said that Preity’s character in the trailer of ‘Batwara 1947’ appeared similar to Sakina’s portrayal.The fan wrote, “Have you watched the Batwara trailer? It feels like Preity Zinta is trying very hard to copy your iconic Sakina. But some characters are simply unforgettable. And no one can recreate the magic you and Sunny sir gave us in Gadar.”Instead of responding to the comparison, Ameesha chose to acknowledge Preity’s work and shared a warm message for her fellow actor.Responding to the fan, she wrote, “Woh bhi bahut Khoobsurat hai bhai. Sakina wishes her the best. Tara ka dhyaan rakhna till he’s not back to where he belongs.”Ameesha’s reply was widely appreciated online, with fans applauding her for maintaining a positive approach and refusing to pit two performances against each other.The comparison gained traction as both ‘Gadar: Ek Prem Katha’ and ‘Batwara 1947’ are set against the backdrop of India’s Partition. Ameesha’s portrayal of Sakina opposite Sunny Deol’s Tara Singh in ‘Gadar: Ek Prem Katha’ became one of the most recognised performances in Hindi cinema. The actors later reunited for ‘Gadar 2’, which went on to become another major box office success.As Sunny Deol returns with another Partition-era story in ‘Batwara 1947’, viewers have naturally found similarities between the two films. However, the makers have maintained that ‘Batwara 1947’ follows a distinct storyline, with its own characters, conflicts, and narrative direction.
