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The new Punjabi film Chardikala has sparked renewed debate surrounding the cinematic portrayal of Sikh shaheeds (martyrs). Opinion remains divided: while one section supports these films as a vital medium for narrating history to younger generations, another strongly opposes them.
A special event was organized at a Gurdwara Sahib in Malerkotla, Punjab, on 3 May 2025 to help connect Sikh children with their rich heritage. Dr. Sewak Singh, author of the book Shabad Jang and several Gurmukhi/Punjabi primers (Quaidas/Kaidas) for children, delivered a lecture on the importance of preserving and understanding Sikh heritage.
On April 10, 2025, Dr. Sewak Singh delivered a lecture in the village of Chakar, Ludhiana. In his talk, he addressed several important issues, including the claim made by the film and entertainment industry that they produce movies on Sikhism and Sikh history to promote the religion and preserve its legacy.
On April 2, 2025, during a samagam at Bhoewal Gurdwara (Amritsar), Dr. Sewak Singh addressed the Sangat with a lecture titled "Art or Agenda? Decoding the Pollywood Punjabi Film Industry's Sikh Films Move." Listen and share with others.
Watch Journalist Mandeep Singh's exclusive interview with Dr. Sewak Singh to know why Cinema and Entertianment Industry cannot be considered as a proper medium for propagation of Sikh history.
Recently, the Sikh sangat protested against the Punjabi movie Akaal, starring Gippy Grewal and Nimrat Khaira. Similar protests have occurred in the past against several other films, including Nanak Shah Fakir, Dastan-e-Miri Piri, Dastan-e-Sirhind, and the animated film Motherhood (based on the life of Mata Sahib Kaur Ji), to name a few.
On April 10, 2025, a new Punjabi film titled Akaal, starring Gippy Grewal, Gurpreet Ghuggi, Nimrat Khaira, Jarnail Singh, and other prominent faces of the Pollywood industry, was released. However, the film's screening sparked widespread protests by Sikh activists, who raised objections to the portrayal of Baana (traditional Khalsa attire) in the movie.
In this special talk, Dr. Sewak Singh discusses various aspects of the entertainment industry and its impact on religion and faith. He explores how these activities intersect with the values and beliefs, offering deep insights into the subject.
Bibi Paramjit Kaur Khalra has issued a statement regarding an upcoming Movie based on the life-story of Shaheed Jaswant Singh Khalra. Notably, there were reports in the media that Diljit Dosanjh is playing the role of human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra in a movie which is said to be ‘bio-pic’ of later.
On October 12, 2017 short movie Bhagat Singh was screened at Kala Bhawan, Punjabi University Patiala during 2 day film festival held by students.

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