Harinder Sikka

Nanak Shah Fakir film still being screened in Surrey, Sikhs demonstrate outside Strawberry Hills Cinemas

Screenings of film Nanak Shah Fakir cancelled after mass Sikh protest, notes The Guardian

Why Harinder Sikka withdraw the Nanak Shah Fakir movie?

Withdrawal of Nanak Shah Fakir movie is a victory for Sikh Panth; Jathedar should take firm stand now: Sikh Youth of Punjab

Sikka tries to save face and skin by withdrawing Nanak Shah Fakir movie: Dal Khalsa

Harinder Sikka withdraws Nanak Shah Fakir Movie

Screening of Nanak Shah Fakir film stopped in UK, posters removed from Cinema Halls

Europe: No screenings of Nanak Shah Fakir movie as Sikhs reject and oppose it

No screening of Nanak Shah Fakir movie in Canada

Sikh Sangat stops screening of Nanak Shah Fakir movie in Delhi Cinemas

Punjab government set to ban ‘Nanak Shah Fakir’ controversial movie, media reports

Don’t let Harinder Sikka be another Gurbachan Nirankari & put Punjab on boil: Dal Khalsa tells Indian President

Delhi Sikh body USM urges Jathedar of Sri Akal Takhat Sahib to ban movie ‘Nanak Shah Fakir’

Harinder Sikka holds premier show of Nanak Shah Fakir in London, Birmingham; Opposition multiplie

SGPC urges Narendra Modi and Arun Jaitley to stop release of Nanak Shah Fakir movie

Various Sikh bodies stage protests against proposed release of Nanak Shah Fakir film

Petition in High Court against release of Nanak Shah Fakir film

Akal Takhat Jathedar want Nanak Shah Fakir film be banned

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

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

Harinder Sikka

Nanak Shah Fakir Film Producer Harinder Sikka Excommunicated from Sikh Panth

April 12, 2018

SGPC backed Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh today announced to excommunicate Harinder Sikka, producer of controversial film Nanak Shah Fakir, from the Sikh panth.

Sikh Anger Erupts As Harinder Sikka Announces to Hold Release of Nanak Shah Fakir on April 13

April 9, 2018

As the announced date for release of controversial film Nanak Shah Fakir is approaching, Sikhs across the state are holding strong protests against its release and demanding permanent ban on this film.

SGPC Seeks Ban on Harinder Sikka’s Nanak Shah Fakir Film

April 7, 2018

The Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhdandak Committee (SGPC) today sought ban on Harinder Sikka's controversial film Nanak Shah Fakir.

SGPC Red-Faced As Harinder Sikka Refuses to Halt Release of Nanak Shah Fakir Movie

April 7, 2018

The Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) was left red-faced yesterday after the producer of controversial film Nanak Shah Fakir refused to attend a meeting arrange by the SGPC.

SGPC forms committee to review controversial Nanak Shah Fakir movie

April 30, 2015

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has formed a 7-member committee to review ‘Nanak Shah Fakir’ movie.

Sikhs organized massive protest after Surrey Cinema found screening Nanak Shah Fakir movie

April 27, 2015

Hundreds of Sikhs protested outside a cinema hall on April 26 evening, as the cinema has holding screening of controversial Nanak Shah Fakir movie. The movie, which attempts to portray Sikh Guru, Guru Nanak Ji, was released on April 17 despite massive opposition from the Sikh masses. Film producer Harinder Sikka later announced to withdraw the movie on April 21.

Nanak Shah Fakir film still being screened in Surrey, Sikhs demonstrate outside Strawberry Hills Cinemas

April 27, 2015

Surrey, Canada: Despite announcement of worldwide withdrawal of controversial Nanak Shah Fakir film on April 21, the movie is still being screened in a cinema hall of Surrey. A news reported by Global News notes that [t]here was a protest outside a movie theatre in Surrey on the night of April 26. “Hundreds of people gathered […]

Screenings of film Nanak Shah Fakir cancelled after mass Sikh protest, notes The Guardian

April 23, 2015

A news reported in "The Guardian" notes that [t]he Odeon and Cineworld cinema chains cancelled screenings of film Nanak Shah Fakir following a major sit-in protest at a branch of Cineworld in Wolverhampton.

Why Harinder Sikka withdraw the Nanak Shah Fakir movie?

April 22, 2015

Commercial failure of the movie was one of the main reasons for withdrawal of film. But basic reason is that the Sikh panth rejected the movie which led to box-office failure of the movie and ultimately to the withdrawal of the film.

Withdrawal of Nanak Shah Fakir movie is a victory for Sikh Panth; Jathedar should take firm stand now: Sikh Youth of Punjab

April 21, 2015

Hoshairpur: Sikh Youth of Punjab, a Sikh youth organisation which actively campaigned against the Nanak Shah Fakir movie, today released a written statement saying that withdrawal of controversial film Nanak Shah Fakir by Harinder Sikka (maker of the movie) was a victory of the Sikh panth. ‘We took no time to oppose the movie when […]

Sikka tries to save face and skin by withdrawing Nanak Shah Fakir movie: Dal Khalsa

April 21, 2015

Giving out it’s initial reaction to withdrawal of controversial film Nanak Shah Fakir, a Dal Khalsa spokesperson said that by announcing the withdrawal of the movie and surrendering before the Sikh Nation, the producer Harinder Singh Sikka has tried to save face and skin.

Harinder Sikka withdraws Nanak Shah Fakir Movie

April 21, 2015

Makers of the controversial movie Nanak Shah Fakir have reportedly withdrawn their movie. Harinder Sikka, who arrogantly released his movie on April 17 ignoring all appeals and warnings to withdraw the movie, said that the the film was withdrawn for the time being after directions from Akal Takhat Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh.

Screening of Nanak Shah Fakir film stopped in UK, posters removed from Cinema Halls

April 20, 2015

In yet another set-back for the makers of Nanak Shah Fakir movie the Cinema halls showing the controversial film in England have decided to drop the film.

Europe: No screenings of Nanak Shah Fakir movie as Sikhs reject and oppose it

April 19, 2015

Film-maker Harinder Sikka’s claims regarding worldwide success of controversial movie Nanak Shah Fakir are now proved to be fake. Reports from across the globe suggest that the movie has been rejected and opposed by the global Sikh community, including the Sikh diaspora sections.

No screening of Nanak Shah Fakir movie in Canada

April 18, 2015

Harinder Sikka, maker of the controversial movie Nanak Shah Fakir, ignored all appeals and warnings from the Sikh circles and released his 'offensive' film yesterday. His decision to release the film triggered strong resentment from the Sikh circles. Sikhs from Punjab, Pakistan, Chandigarh, Delhi, Slough (UK), Italy, Germany, Melbourne/ Australia and Canada have strongly opposed the screening of the movie.

Sikh Sangat stops screening of Nanak Shah Fakir movie in Delhi Cinemas

April 17, 2015

Sikh anger against the Nanak Shah Fakir movie out-busted today after the movie was released by film-maker Harinder Sikka, despite opposition and appeals for withdrawal of the film. The screening of the film, that has already been banned in Punjab and Chandigarh, was opposed by Sikh youth in Delhi.

Punjab government set to ban ‘Nanak Shah Fakir’ controversial movie, media reports

April 15, 2015

A news flash to The Tribune (TT)'s website notes: "Punjab government is set to ban Punjabi movie ‘Nanak Shah Faqir’ ". It is notable that there is no official announcement in this regard so far, but media sections suspect that the Punjab government would soon announce to ban screening of the controversial movie with in the state.

Don’t let Harinder Sikka be another Gurbachan Nirankari & put Punjab on boil: Dal Khalsa tells Indian President

April 13, 2015

Amritsar, Punjab: Throwing the ball in the court of President of India, the Dal Khalsa writes to Shri Parnab Mukherjee to tell him that the issue of the movie Nanak Shah Fakir has the potential of enraging the Sikh community as was the case a few decades back. The memo faxed to Rashtarpati Bhavan, stated […]

Delhi Sikh body USM urges Jathedar of Sri Akal Takhat Sahib to ban movie ‘Nanak Shah Fakir’

April 12, 2015

A Delhi based Sikh Body United Sikh Mission yesterday (on April 11) submitted a memorandum to Giani Gurbachan Singh, Jathedar of Sri Akal Takhat Sahib seeking ban on the upcoming movie ‘Nanak Shah Fakir’.

Harinder Sikka holds premier show of Nanak Shah Fakir in London, Birmingham; Opposition multiplie

April 12, 2015

It is notable that portrayal of Sikh Gurus is strictly prohibited under the Sikh tradition and Harinder Sikka’s movie has violates well established Sikh tenets by portraying Guru Nanak Ji, Bebi Nanaki Ji and Bhai Mardana Ji.

SGPC urges Narendra Modi and Arun Jaitley to stop release of Nanak Shah Fakir movie

April 10, 2015

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) president Avtar Singh Makkar has written a letter to the Indian government seeking ban the release and screening of controversial movie titled “Nanak Shah Fakir”. Avtar Singh Makkar says that the movie produced by Harinder Sikka violates Sikh tenets and norms by portraying Guru Nanak and his family members.

Various Sikh bodies stage protests against proposed release of Nanak Shah Fakir film

April 10, 2015

Even as the SGPC wrote to the Union Broadcasting Ministry, seeking a ban on the controversial film, ‘Nanak Shah Fakir’, the resentment against the filmmaker is increasing among the Sikh community ahead of its release on April 17.

Petition in High Court against release of Nanak Shah Fakir film

April 10, 2015

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

April 9, 2015

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.

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

April 1, 2015

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.

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

March 27, 2015

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.

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