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.
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