Nanak Shah Fakir Movie

Petition in High Court against release of Nanak Shah Fakir film

A Ludhiana resident has moved to Punjab and Haryana High Court seeking ban on the screening of “Nanak Shah Fakir” film. The petition moved through Advocate Ranjan Lakhanpal says Sikh religion forbids showing Guru Nanak in “living form”. This petition is likely to come up for hearing during the vacations starting next Monday.

Akal Takhat Jathedar want Nanak Shah Fakir film be banned

Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh has supported the SGPC’s demand for a ban on the movie “Nanak Shah Fakir” stating that it should not be released. He also objected to Harinder Sikka, producer of Nanak Shah Fakir film, using his name for the promotion of the controversial movie.

Another Sikh youth body approach Akal Takht opposing Nanak Shah Fakir Movie

Another Sikh youth body called ‘Neelian Faujan’ today approached Akal Takht Sahib Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh against ‘Nanak Shah Fakir’ film. The representatives of Neelian Faujan urged Giani Gurbachan Singh to ensure that Nanak Shah Fakir film is not released.

[Pictorial] Punjabi University students protest against Nanak Shah Fakir film

Hundreds of students and research scholars of Punjab University, Patiala today staged a protest demonstration against the proposed release of controversial movie titled Nanak Shah Fakir. Students gathered outside Bhai Kahn Singh Nabha library and marched towards main gate of the ‘varsity campus, where they blocked Patiala-Rajpura Road.

Punjabi University students hold massive protest against Nanak Shah Fakir Movie

Hundreds of students and research scholars of Punjab University, Patiala today staged a protest demonstration against the proposed release of controversial movie titled Nanak Shah Fakir. Students gathered outside Bhai Kahn Singh Nabha library and marched towards main gate of the ‘varsity campus, where they blocked Patiala-Rajpura Road.

Nanak Shah Fakir film controversy deepens: SGPC seeks ban, as Harinder Sikka heading for release on April 17

The opposition to upcoming controversial movie Nanak Shah Fakir grew stronger with the Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) demanding complete ban on the screening of the movie.

Break silence on Nanak Shah Fakir movie controversy: Dal Khalsa tells Sukhbir Badal

After issuing stern warning to the producer of the controversial movie 'Nanak Shah Fakir' and submitting memorandum to Jathedar Akal Takht to issue edict against the producer for withdrawal of the film, the Dal Khalsa today shot off a letter to Sukhbir Singh Badal, president of the Shiromani Akali Dal urging him not to allow the movie to be released.

Withdraw your film: Dal Khalsa to Harinder Sikka, maker of Nanak Shah Fakir movie

Dal Khalsa spokesperson Kanwar Pal Singh has asked Harinder Sikka, maker of the controversial Nanak Shah Fakir movie to 'withdraw' his film.

SGPC again objects to Nanak Shah Fakir Movie; Producers heading for release ignoring opposition

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has once again objected to the release of Nanak Shah Fakir as the makers of the movie seems decided to head with proposed release of the controversial movie on April 17 despite opposition from various Sikh circles.

Canadian Sikh bodies up in arms against screening of Nanak Shah Fakir film

Around seventeen Sikh organisations of Canada have joined hand to oppose 'blasphemous' controversial movie titled 'Nanak Shah Fakir'. These organisations held a public meeting and decided to approach Canadian authorities to prevent release of the controversial film in Canada.

Makers of Nanak Shah Fakir movie still using Akal Takht name, reveals new video release

The makers of controversial movie named “Nanak Shah Fakir” have again used Akal Takht Sahib’s name maintaining that their movie enjoys support and blessings of ‘Akal Takhat Sahib’. The recent video released today displays message “With support and blessings of Sri Akal Takht Sahib”.

Even title of Nanak Shah Fakir movie is objectionable [Video]

The debate surrounding depiction of Sikh Gurus is in focus again, especially in wake of controversy over upcoming movie Nanak Shah Fakir. Nanak Shah Fakir is a movie by Harinder Sikka who claims that the movie depicts the life and teachings of Guru Nanak Ji. The SGPC has already rejected this movie as it violates Sikh traditions under which Sikh Guru Sahib can not be depicted as a character of any play or movie etc.

Detailed Discussion on Nanak Shah Fakir movie; Why objections against depiction of Sikh Gurus in films

Sikh Siyasat’s host Baljeet Singh held a detailed discussion via Google+ Hangout with S. Ajmer Singh (Punjab) and S. Harkamal Singh (Surrey, Canada) on the issue of depiction of Sikh Guru Sahibs in feature films/ animation movies.

Prevent release of Nanak Shah Fakir movie to stop further damage: Sikh bodies urge Jathedar

Sikh bodies - Dal Khalsa and Damdami Taksal have reportedly appealed to the Akal Takhat jathedar to come forward and halt the movie Nanak Shah Fakir, otherwise it will be too late and difficult to undo the damage that will be done to ethos and tenets of the Sikh faith.

Movie ‘Nanak Shah Fakir’: Dal Khalsa warns producer Harinder Sikka not to preach blasphemy

Dal Khalsa has asserted that the film ‘Nanak Shah Fakir’ produced by Harinder Singh Sikka has the evil potential to challenge and subvert the fundamental belief system of the Sikhs, hence it cannot be allowed to be released.

Court case filed against team of Nanak Shah Fakir

Members of Sikh Students Federation (Mehta) have reportedly filed a court case against the makers and actors of Nanak Shah Fakir movie. Mehta Federation had also staged statewide protest against Nanak Shah Fakir film on March 25.

Infight begins in Nanak Shah Fakir’s production team; Director moves to Delhi HC against Harinder Sikka

The movie, Nanak Shah Fakir, has courted yet another controversy after write-director Sartaj Singh Pannu moved the Delhi High Court against producers Harinder Singh Sikka and Oscar winning sound artiste Resul Pookutty. It is notable that Harinder Sikka had been maintaining that he had directed the movie with "eternal grace", and maintaining that it was result of that “eternal grace” that a person like him, who know nothing about photography or the filmmaking had made this movie.

No clearance to ‘Nanak Shah Fakir’ film: Giani Gurbachan Singh

As the controversy surrounding the upcoming movie ‘Nanak Shah Fakir’ grows stronger, the Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh has clarified that he had not given any clearance to the movie.

Personification of Sikh Gurus through human actor or depiction through Animation, portraits or computer graphics is equally prohibited

Makers of the Nanak Shah Fakir movie are taking a plea that they did not violate Sikh tenets as Sikh Guru, Guru Nanak Ji was depicted in Nanak Shah Fakir movie through computer graphics and no human actor has played the role of Guru Nanak ji in this movie.

On Movies on Sikh Gurus – Nanak Shah Fakir & Chaar Sahibzaade controversy [Talk with Dr Sewak Singh]

The debate surrounding depiction of Sikh Gurus is in focus again, especially in wake of controversy over upcoming movie Nanak Shah Fakir. Nanak Shah Fakir is a movie by Harinder Sikka who claims that the movie depicts the life and teachings of Guru Nanak Ji. The SGPC has already rejected this movie as it violates Sikh tenets under which Sikh Guru Sahib can not be depicted as a character of any play or movie etc.

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