Nanak Shah Fakir Movie

Nanak Shah Fakir movie row: Another filmmaker triggered controversy to undermine my film, alleges Harinder Sikka

Sikh Siyasat's attempt to reach out Harinder Sikka, maker of the controversial movie Nanak Shah Fakir, to get his version over the controversy surrounding his film did not yield any result as he could not be contacted despite repeated attempts and talks with some persons connected with his film's marketing and promotion. But now Harkinder Sikka has reportedly spoke to media presenting his version on the issue.

SSF (Mehta) protests against Nanak Shah Fakir movie; Demands ban

Harinder Sikka's upcoming movie Nanak Shah Fakir is caught into a controversy over depiction of first Sikh Guru, Guru Nanak Ji, and his family in clear violation of pious Sikh tradition. After Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) declared to have already rejected the movie as it was against Sikh traditions, various Sikh organizations have announced to oppose the screening of movie.

The controversy over Nanak Shah fakir [Op-Ed]

The controversy over the film based on Guru Nanak Ji's life is growing day by day in the Sikh circles as more and more Sikhs are joining the campaign not to depict the character of Sikh gurus in any form whether pictures, animation or role played by any human being. Long ago it has been unanimously decided by Sikh Panth that the to preserve the sanctity of Sikh Gurus no one will be allowed to publish pictures or portray Gurus in any living form, but this decision has been violated very a time by different organisations and people at various times.

As Nanak Shah Fakir movie heads towards release date, controversies grow strong

Makers of the Nanak Shah Fakir movie have announced to release the film on April 17 but the movie is caught into controversy over depiction of Sikh Guru, Guru Nanak Ji and His family in violation of Sikh traditions. The Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) has made it clear that it has already rejected the movie. The makers of the movie were publicizing that the movie was made with support and blessings of the Akal Takht Sahib but the Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh has denied any such support.

Nanak Shah Fakir Movie controversy: Federation (Mehta) to stage state-wide protests on March 25

Opposition to upcoming film "Nanak Shah Fakir", releasing on April 17, out in open now. After the Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) declared to have already disapproved the movie, Sikh Students Federation (Mehta faction) has announced to stage state-wide protest against Harinder Sikka's controversial movie.

UK Sikh body want Akal Takht Jathedar to take strong notice of Nanak Shah Fakir

A UK based Sikh group, United Khalsa Dal, has urged Akal Takht Sahib Jatehdar Giani Gurbachan Singh to take strong notice of controversial movie Nanak Shah Fakir, which depicts the life of first Sikh Guru, Guru Nanak Ji. Depicting life or character of Sikh Gurus in films etc. is prohibited under Sikh tradition.

Online Petition demands ban on Nanak Shah Fakir Movie in Australia

An online petition posted on Change.org by a user named SinghStation.net (from Melbourne, Australia) demands ban on upcoming movie Nank Shah Fakir for depicting Guru Nanak Dev Ji and His family.

Why depiction of Sikh Gurus in films like Nanak Shah Fakir or Chaar Sahibzaade is wrongful [Video]

Quoting Prof. Harinder Singh Mehboob, another Sikh author Vikramjit Singh (Australia) had termed the depiction of Sikh Gurus as “Roohani Khudkushi” (Spiritual Suicide).

Nanak Shah Fakir like attempt was inherent in recognition of previous movies such as Chaar Sahibzaade

Film producer Harinder Sikka's "Nanak Shah Fakir" (2015) movie is caught into a serious controversy for depicting first Sikh Guru, Guru Nanak Ji; family members of Guru Nanak Ji and the life of Guru Nanak Ji. The movie is yet to be released but it's tailors confirm that the film is made in violation of Sikh tradition which strictly prohibits depiction of Sikh Gurus in any film/ video or drama etc.

Now Harinder Sikka says Nanak Shah Fakir is written, directed and produced by Guru Nanak

After making a wrongful proclamation that the Akal Takht Sahib has extended support to Nanak Shah Fakir movie, Harinder Sikka maker of controversial movie "Nanak Shah Fakir" now maintains that his film was written, directed and produced by Guru Nanak's blessings.

Controversy deepens: SGPC has already rejected Nanak Shah Fakir movie, says Avtar Singh Makkar

Upcoming movie "Nanak Shah Fakir " is caught into huge controversy as the Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) has expressed serious concerns regarding the movie. SGPC Avtar Singh Makkar said that the SGPC has already rejected the movie.

No direct endorsement to Nanak Shah Fakir movie, says Akal Takht Jathedar

While talking to the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) over phone Akal Takht Jatehdar Giani Gurbachan Singh said that Akal Takht Sahib has not granted any direct recognition or endorsement to Harinder Sikka's upcoming movie "Nanak Shah Fakir".

Sikh youth body to oppose Nanak Shah Fakir movie

A Sikh youth body named Sikh Youth of Punjab (SYP) has announced to oppose upcoming movie "Nanak Shah Fakir". The movie is said to depict the life of first Sikh Guru, Guru Nanak Ji, through the eyes of Guru Ji's companion Bhai Mardana. It is notable that depicting Sikh Gurus is not allowed in the Sikh tradition and Nanak Shah Fakir is believed to have violated the tradition.

Nanak Shah Fakir: Another step forward in ‘depiction of Sikh Gurus’ against Sikh tradition

Sikh used to follow a tradition prohibiting the depiction of Sikh Gurus in any form as any such depiction would always remain under limitation of mind and thought. The first attempt to depict the Sikh Gurus, were portraits of Guru Sahib that were questioned by Sikh intellectuals and High spirited Sikhs like Prof. Puran Singh. But, unfortunately, the portraits of Sikh Gurus received acceptance amongst the Sikh circles.

Harinder Sikka declares to release Nanak Shah Fakir, A movie based on the life and teachings of Guru Nanak

Harinder Sikka, maker of the movie "Nanak Shah Fakir" has declared to soon release the movie. Starring Arif Zakaria, Ms. Puneet Sikka, Adil Hussain, Ms. Shraddha Kaul, Anurag Arora, Narendra Jha and Govind Pandey in a pivotal role, Nanak Shah Fakir is said to be based on life and teachings of Guru Nanak Ji.

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