Punjabi Movies

“Kaum De Heere” – a movie on life of Bhai Beant Singh & Satwant Singh; Raj Kakra’s determined effort

Chandigarh/ Punjab (November 9, 2013): Raj Kakra’s debut Punjabi movie “Kaum De Heere” shall test its fate with India’s Board of Film Certification in January next year (2014) but the movie already started to gather support. This movie is reportedly based on life of Bhai Beant Singh and Satwant Singh, who had assassinated Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.

Raj Kakra appeals for support to movie “Kaum De Heere”; Movie to depict assassination of Indira Gandhi

Auckland, New Zealand (November 06, 2013): Punjab's renowned lyricist-turned-singer Raj Kakra is coming up with his début Punjabi movie “Kaum De Heere”. The movie is said to be based on events relating to assassination of former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.

Raj Kakra to come up with his first movie “Qaum/Kaum De Heere”; Movie poster depicts Indira Gandhi’s assassination

Chandigarh/ Punjab (October 30, 2013): Raj Kakra, a Punjabi lyricist-cum-singer turned actor, has released a poster of his upcoming Punjabi movie “Kaum de Heere” on his facebook fans page.

Sadda Haq may never come on TV channels in India as requisite certificate was denied

Chandigarh/ Punjab (October 26, 2013): Punjabi movie Sadda Haq that was based on post-1984 to mid-1990s events in Punjab had faced much trouble to get released in India, but it was not successful in securing requisite certificate that is required to show a film on TV channels in India.

Khalsa productions releases a short inspiration film “Kaur”

Jalandhar, Punjab (October 12, 2013): It is learnt that the “Khalsa productions” has released its second inspirational short film 'Kaur' to spread awareness about the principles of Sikhism. The film exhorts Sikh youth to shun 'Patitpuna'.

Sadda Haq DVD released; Overseas copy include original movie and English dubbed version

Chandigarh/ Punjab (July 10, 2013): It is learnt that the OXL Group has released the DVD of Punjabi movie "Sadda Haq", that proved to be a major hit this year. The movie's plot was based in the events of 1980s-90s in Punjab and it was twice banned in India; firstly by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) and then by state governments of Punjab, Haryana, Delhi and the administration of Chandigarh.

Producers of Punjabi movie Sadda Haq to visit Toronto from May 28 to June 3

Toronto, Canada (May 25, 2013): According to information shared by Canadian Sikh Coalition (CSC) the producers and actors of the recently released block buster hit Sadda Haq, Kuljinder Singh Sidhu and Dinesh Sood, will be visiting the city of Toronto and surrounding areas from May 28th to June 3rd.

Bhai Rajoana says: story of Sadda Haq is untrue as it attempts to present Bhai Hawara as a “hero”

Patiala, Punjab (May 16, 2013): In a strange move, Bhai Balwant Singh Rajoana has criticized the “Sadda Haq” Punjabi movie. Bhai Balwant Singh Rajoana, who is in jail and is believed not to have actually watched the movie, has alleged that the movie is an attempt to make Jagtar Singh Hawara a hero. He said that the story of movie is untrue.

Haryana government officially lifts ban from Sadda Haq Punjabi Movie

Chandigarh, Haryana (May 15, 2013): As per media reports the Haryana government lifted ban on the screening of blockbuster Punjabi film "Sadda Haq" in the state on May 15, 2013.

Sadda Haq is a must watch for those who feel the need to reprise recent history to review lessons learnt

Ludhiana/Chandigarh, Punjab (May 12, 2013): According to a news report published by Hindustan Times (HT): “[f]or those who want to know all that had gone wrong and for those who feel the need to reprise this chapter of history to review the lessons learnt — Sadda Haq is a must watch”.

Sadda Haq Punjabi Movie – List of Cinemas/Theaters (& show timings) across Punjab/India

Ludhiana/Chandigarh (May 10, 2013): Much awaited Punjabi movie, Sadda Haq, has hit cinema screens across Punjab and other states of India today. Check list of cinemas and show timings across Punjab and India.

Ahead of release, another challenge for Sadda Haq; Police allegedly pressing cinemas to drop screenings

Patiala/Ludhiana, Punjab (May 09, 2013): As per media reports the miseries of the producers of much awaited Punjabi movie ‘Sadda Haq’ appear to be unending.

Sadda Haq releasing on May 10 – List of Cinemas/Theaters in Punjab and other states of India

Chandigarh/Ludhiana (May 08, 2013): Sadda Haq Punjabi movie is set to hit cinema screens across Punjab and other states of India on May 10, 2013.

Sadda Haq to be released on May 10; It’s being dubbed in to Hindi & English also

Amritsar, Punjab (May 06, 2013): It is learnt that the producers of much discussed Punjabi movie ‘Sadda Haq’ are in the process of getting it dubbed in Hindi and English in order to make it accessible to a wider audience.

Sadda Haq Punjabi movie to release in Punjab and other states on May 10

Chandigarh/ Punjab (April 28, 2013): According to information available through various media sources the much awaited Punjabi movie Sadda Haq will be released on May 10 after the Supreme Court lifted bans by various state governments. The producers of the movie announced reportedly made an announcement that the film will open in Punjab, Haryana, Himachal, UP, Chandigarh and Delhi.

Main Naa Maanu – Indian Media on Sadda Haq issue

In a previous write up on the issue of Indian media and Sadda Haq (Fabricating a controversy), We tried to the highly biased approach of the Indian media towards Punjab film Sadda Haq. Reasons behind this approach were also discussed.

After victory against ban – Sadda Haq team paid obeisance at Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib

New Delhi, India (April 26, 2013): Punjabi Movie Sadda Haq's team passed through various phases of struggles for making and getting the movie cleared for screening in the cinema halls.

Ban lifted from Sadda Haq Punjabi movie by Supreme Court of India; Get ready to watch the untold story of 1980-90s on cinema screen

New Delhi, India (April 26, 2013): According to information available with Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) the Supreme of India has removed the ban from much awaited Punjabi film - Sadda Haq. The movie is based on the events of post-1984 to mid-1990s in Punjab. It tells the untold story of police atrocities suffered by the people of Punjab during 1980s-90s.

Sadda Haq Punjabi Movie screened in Supreme court; Decision regarding ban expected by next 2 hours

New Delhi, India (April 26, 2013): According to recent information available with Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) the screening of Sadda Haq Punjabi movie is over in the Supreme Court of India and the decision of the apax court of India regarding a petition against ban imposed by some of the state governments in India against the screening of the movie in cinema halls.

Sadda Haq being screened in Court no. 15 of Supreme Court of India

New Delhi, India (April 26, 2013): It seems as if Kuljinder Sidhu was right when he maintained during a radio interview that Punjabi movie Sadda Haq has a destiny and he was confident that it (the movie) would surely achieve that.

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