Mammo (1994) stars Farida Jalal in the titular role. Farida Jalal plays a Pakistani woman who travels to Mumbai to stay with her relatives. Even though several decades have passed since Partition, her identity and citizenship continue to complicate her relationship with the country she once called home. Through Mammo’s bond with her family, the film gently explores how the events of 1947 continued to shape people’s lives, relationships and sense of belonging long after the borders were drawn.

Pinjar follows the story of Puro, who is abducted by a Muslim man, Rashid (Manoj Bajpayee), during the growing communal tensions amid Partition. The incident leaves Puro separated from her family and forced to deal with a new reality. The film explores women’s suffering during Partition.

Partition (2007) is based on the aftermath of the 1947 Partition. The movie follows the life of a former Sikh soldier who develops a relationship with Naseem, a Muslim woman played by Kristin Kreuk. Their relationship grows against the backdrop of deep religious divisions and the trauma left behind by Partition.

Directed by Sabiha Sumar, Khamosh Pani explores the lasting impact of Partition through the life of Ayesha, played by Kirron Kher. Ayesha is a widow living in Pakistan with her teenage son, Saleem, and has built a quiet life for herself. But as religious tensions and extremism begin to enter their small community, a painful chapter from her past resurfaces. The film slowly reveals how the violence and upheaval of Partition shaped Ayesha’s life and shows that, for many people, the wounds of 1947 never truly disappeared.

 Deepa Mehta’s Earth tells the story of Partition through the eyes of a young Parsi girl, Lenny, played by Maia Sethna. Set in Lahore, the story follows her relationships with a group of adults from different religious communities. As Partition approaches, their friendships begin to collapse under growing communal tensions. Aamir Khan, Nandita Das, Rahul Khanna and Maithili Rao star in the film.

 Based on Khushwant Singh’s celebrated novel, Train to Pakistan is set in a fictional village near the India-Pakistan border. The film shows how Hindus, Sikhs and Muslims live happily in the village and how their peaceful lives are disrupted by the rumours that Partition brings. At the centre is Jugga, a local criminal who becomes involved in a dangerous attempt to save Muslim villagers from a massacre.

Directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag is a biographical sports drama based on the life of legendary Indian athlete Milkha Singh, played by Farhan Akhtar. While the film primarily chronicles his journey from a young boy in Punjab to one of India’s greatest sprinters, the Partition of India is a crucial part of his origin story. The film portrays Milkha as a child witnessing the horrific violence of Partition, which separates him from his family and forces him to flee to India.

 While Gadar: Ek Prem Katha is primarily a dramatic love story and action film, Partition forms the foundation of its narrative. Sunny Deol plays Tara Singh, a Sikh truck driver who falls in love with Sakina, a Muslim woman played by Ameesha Patel, during the violence surrounding Partition. When Sakina is separated from him and ends up in Pakistan, Tara crosses the border to bring her back. The film uses the India-Pakistan divide to create a larger-than-life story of love, family and separation.

Main Vaapas Aaunga follows Keenu, a college-going student from a Sikh family, who falls in love with a Muslim girl, Jiya. While the two are enjoying their growing closeness and budding romance, India is going through a tough time. As they are planning to get married, the Partition of India and Pakistan is announced. The movie follows multiple timelines and shows how Keenu, even after 78 years, longs to meet his Jiya, and on his deathbed, he wishes to say a final goodbye to her.