Recently there were reports floating that Aamir Khan-backed Lahore 1947, directed by Rajkumar Santoshi and featuring Sunny Deol, Shabana Azmi, Preity Zinta and Ali Fazal, might undergo a title change. The reports also stated that the new title could be Batwara 1947, considering that an Indian film named after a city in Pakistan might not resonate well with Indian audiences in the current political environment.

But a recent report by Bollywood Hungama quashed all such rumours. Aamir, when asked about the matter, laughed and said, “Where did you hear that? No, the title of our film has not changed. As of now, it is Lahore 1947, and that’s how I would like it to be.”

The actor also said that he is “not inclined to succumb to any such pressure.”

Previously, speaking about the film, which is adapted from the acclaimed play Jis Lahore Nai Vekhya, director Rajkumar Santoshi spoke about reuniting with Aamir Khan and Sunny Deol. “It’s a reunion with the most talented people. I worked with Aamir in Andaz Apna Apna, and this time he is collaborating as a producer. On the other hand, with Sunny Deol, we made the most loved films like Ghayal, Damini, and Ghatak.

He added, “For a film of this magnitude, I can’t think of anyone else than AR Rahman as a music composer; he is one of the top composers in the world right now. Javed Akhtar and I share a very good bond with each other for many years; having him for this project as a lyricist is a delight. This is truly the best dream team and rare to come together.”

The film is expected to release on Independence Day this year.