Indian intelligence agency (IB) worried about movies on ‘1984’

May 6, 2015

Indian intelligence agency named Intelligence Bureau (IB) has reportedly raised alarm with India’s Ministry of Home affairs about a spurt in the production of Punjabi films on stories related to ‘Ghallughara 1984’ and the aftermath.

Pirated version of Kaum De Heere hit Torrent sites; Producer worried

September 2, 2014

Chandigarh/ Punjab (September 2, 2014): Few days back pirates attempted to release Punjabi movie, Kaum De Heere, which is banned in India, on video sharing service/website YouTube. The movie was reportedly watched by thousands of people with in few hours of uploading. Now, a pirated version of the movie is available for download on torrent sites.

Daljit Cheema shows his anti-Sikh mind; Opposes Kaum De Heere movie saying it glorifies “terrorists”

September 1, 2014

Amritsar, Punjab (August 31, 2014): One of the top leaders of Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) and Punjab Education minister has reportedly opposed screening of Kaum De Heere movie saying that it glorified “terrorists”, however there are good reasons to believe that Daljit Cheema said so without even watching the movie.

Punjabi Movie Kaum De Heere on YouTube – Someone uploaded it, Producers get it removed

August 30, 2014

Chandigarh/ Punjab (August 30, 2014): Banned Punjabi Movie Kaum De Heere was recently uploaded to Video sharing website YouTube by someone but the producers of the movie was quick enough to get it removed from the website

Remove ban, release Kaum De Heere, says Avtar Singh Makkar (SGPC)

August 26, 2014

Amritsar, Punjab (August 26, 2014): According to Daljit Singh Bedi, additional secretary of Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC), SGPC president Avtar Singh Makkar has condemned the ban imposed on release of Punjabi movie Kaum De Heere.

A reader’s comments about ban on Punjabi Movie Kaum De Heere

August 24, 2014

Recently the Govt. of India banned Punjabi movie Kaum De Heere. It was a big news in Indian newspapers. I'll like to share some of the comments I wrote on Times of India website and some of my counter comments in reply to some of the other people making comments. I hope you'll find them interesting.

Characters depicted in “Kaum De Heere” are martyrs of the Sikh nation: Akal Takht Jathedar

August 23, 2014

Amritsar, Punjab (August 23, 2014): While refusing to offer any comment without watching the movie, Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh clarified that Bhai Beant Singh, Satwant Singh and Kehar Singh were "great martyrs" of the Sikh nations.

Ban on Kaum De Heere movie politically motivated, says Producer Satish Katyal

August 23, 2014

New Delhi, India (August 23, 2014): Much awaited Punjabi movie “Kaum De Heere” was again banned by Indian government on August 21, just a day before it's released in India. The movie was previously banned by Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) on January 29, 2014. The initial date of release of the movie was February 28. But after the Indian authorities decided against the movie, it was released outside India on March 14.

Stalling of Punjabi Movie ‘Kaum de Heere’: Hindutva Sarkar’s first onslaught on Sikhs, says Dal Khalsa

August 22, 2014

Amritsar, Punjab (August 22, 2014): Dal Khalsa today termed the stalling of film 'Kaum de heere' as first onslaught of "Modi Sarkar" on Sikhs.

Ban likely on Kaum De Heere Punjabi movie in India; I&B Ministry raises objection after demand from BJP

August 21, 2014

Chandigarh/ New Delhi (August 21, 2014): Media reports suggest that India may re-impose ban on Punjab Movie Kaum De Heere that was set to be released tomorrow (August 22). India's Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has expressed reservation and alleged serious concern over the contents of a Punjabi film which is based on life and sacrifice of Sikh martyrs - Shaheed Beant Singh, Shaheed Kehar Singh and Shaheed Satwant Singh.