Partition (2007)

In the throes of 1941, the Indian Army officers Gian Singh and Avtar Singh, under the command of Andrew Stilwell, are dispatched to serve in the brutal battlegrounds of Burma. Tragedy strikes when Andrew is killed, prompting a grief-stricken Gian and Avtar to return to their village in Sarsa, Punjab. Gian, living with his widowed mother, Shanti, seeks solace in the familiar rhythms of their small village life. However, 1947 brings with it the seismic shift of Britain's departure from India, after 350 years of occupation. This departure doesn't come without a price, as it leads to the bloody partitioning of India and Pakistan, a violent shuffle that sees millions of people crossing borders based on their religious beliefs. In this chaotic dance of religious divisions, a group of Muslims, including a young girl named Naseem Khan, is attacked by a mob of sword-wielding Sikhs and Hindus. Although many are slaughtered, Naseem manages to escape. Meanwhile, Gian, who has chosen pacifism over participation in the bloodshed, stumbles upon Naseem hiding in the woodlands. Defying societal norms, he shelters her, disguising her as a young Sikh boy and introducing her to the simplicity of village life. As Naseem assimilates, she and Gian form an unexpected bond, one that blossoms into a forbidden love. Their love story culminates in a quiet marriage and the birth of their son, Vijay. Their tranquil life is disrupted when Margaret, now in charge of the Ministry of Unification of Families, locates Naseem's family in Pakistan. Naseem, overwhelmed with joy, departs to meet her family, promising to return after a month. However, when three months pass without any word from her, Gian, fueled by desperation, decides to cross the hostile border into Pakistan. To do so, he renounces his Sikh faith, adopts Islam, and changes his name to Mohammad Hassan. Along with his son, he embarks on a perilous journey, only to find that Naseem is being held against her will by her brothers, Abdul and Akbar, who still harbor a deep-seated hatred for Sikhs. Gian now finds himself in an impossible situation, caught between his love for Naseem and his illegal status in Pakistan, while trying to navigate a society still seething from the wounds of partition. Partition (2007) is an emotionally charged tale of love and sacrifice, set against the backdrop of one of the most tumultuous periods in history. It's a rich tapestry of human resilience and the power of love in the face of hate, painting an epic narrative of two souls fighting against the odds to preserve their innocent love amidst a world shrouded in prejudice and hatred.

Partition is a drama movie featuring Jimi Mistry and directed by Vic Sarin.

It is possible to buy Partition on Amazon Video.