Nanak Shah Fakir Movie

Harinder Sikka Reportedly Decides to Skip Punjab; Capt. Amarinder Singh Says No Action Needed for Now

Terming Nanak Shah Fakir movie nothing short of blasphemy, Dal Khalsa sends warning signals to its producer Harinder Sikka

Punjab Government Bans Nanak Shah Fakir Film; Cabinet Minister Confirms Decision to Ban the Movie

Harinder Sikka Invokes’ Indian Supreme Court Against Sikhs in Nanak Shah Fakir Film Controversy

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

Students, Research Scholars of Punjabi University (Patiala) Reject Nanak Shah Fakir Film (2018) [Video]

Former Panj Pyare of Akal Takht Sahib Reject Nanak Shah Fakir Film [VIDEO]

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

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

EXCLUSIVE: Why Sikhs Won’t Accept Nanak Shah Fakir Film, Explains Former Jathedar Giani Kewal Singh

SGPC Halts Release of Controversial Film Nanak Shah Fakir

[Special Talk]: Understanding thought patterns favouring & opposing portrayal of Sikh Gurus in Films like Nanak Shah Fakir and Chaar Sahibzaade

Indian state sees “National Integration” in film violating Sikh tenets

Indian Cinema: National Film Awards look more like BJP National Awards, Gurwinder (Chauthi Koot)

Movie “Nanak Shah Fakir”; Discussion with S. Prabhjot Singh by Truth Behind the Lie

Do movies portraying Guru Sahib are really helpful for Sikh Children?

SGPC forms committee to review controversial Nanak Shah Fakir movie

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

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

Harinder Sikka withdraws Nanak Shah Fakir Movie

Sikh bodies target Narendra Modi over continuous screening of Nanak Shah Fakir in Delhi

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

Nanak Shah Fakir movie failed to trigger response at Panchkula

Response to I J Singh and Rajwant Singh’s article Nanak Shah Fakir: Dilemma and the solution

No screening of Nanak Shah Fakir movie in Canada

Slough Sikhs oppose screening of Nanak Shah Fakir film; Movie fails to trigger response

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

Slough Sikhs to protest against screening of Nanak Shah Fakir movie outside Empire Cinema

Nanak Shah Fakir Movie

Must Listen Audio Article on Indian Supreme Court’s Order on Nanak Shah Fakir Film

April 25, 2018

This is audio version of a write-up authored by Dr. Sikandar Singh, Incharge of Punjabi Department, Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University, Fatehgarh Sahib.

Sikh Youth Groups Accuse Badals for Engineering NOC to Controversial Film Nanak Shah Fakir

April 25, 2018

Several youth groups namely Sikh Youth of Punjab, Sikh Youth Federation Bhindrawala and Jatha Sirlath Khalsa today took a march in the city exposing Badals and their coterie for engineering NOC to controversial film Nanak Shah Fakir.

Sikh Youth Groups Blame SAD (Badal) Leadership, SGPC Sub-Committee for Film Controversy

April 17, 2018

Three Sikh youth groups namely, the Sikh Youth of Punjab, Sikh Youth Federation Bhindrawala and Jatha Sirlath Khalsa today accused high-ups in SAD (Badal) hands for giving clearance to controversial film Nanak Shah Fakir.

Haryana Cinema Avoids Screening Nanak Shah Fakir Film: Media Reports

April 13, 2018

As per media reports, various cinema halls in Haryana are not screening controversial Nanak Shah Fakir film in Cinema halls.

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.

Bengaluru Sikh Sangat Tells Karnatka Govt., Cinema Owners not to Screen Nanak Shah Fakir Film

April 11, 2018

As the date of release for the controversial film Nanak Shah Fakir is approaching the Sikh anger against the movie has begun to erupt form different places.

Sikh Youth Group Announces to Gherao Governor House to Stop Release of Nanak Shah Fakir Film

April 11, 2018

Sikh Youth of Punjab, an organisation of Sikh youth activists, today announced to gherao the Governor House in Chandigarh to seek estoppel on release of controversial film Nanak Shah Fakir.

GNDU Students Seek Withdrawal of Nanak Shah Fakir Film; Hold Badals Responsible for Present Crisis

April 11, 2018

Demanding a complete ban on controversial film Nanak Shah Fakir, a demonstration was organized by students of Guru Nanak Dev University in which the students told the producer Harinder Sikka to withdraw the film.

Harinder Sikka Reportedly Decides to Skip Punjab; Capt. Amarinder Singh Says No Action Needed for Now

April 10, 2018

In a written statement issued today, the Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh said that he has not to intervene on the issue of the controversial movie 'Nanak Shah Fakir' in view of the film-makers’ reported decision not to release the movie in the state.

Terming Nanak Shah Fakir movie nothing short of blasphemy, Dal Khalsa sends warning signals to its producer Harinder Sikka

April 10, 2018

While demanding total withdrawal of movie 'Nanak Shah Fakir,' Dal Khalsa and its youth body ‘Sikh Youth of Punjab’ has alleged that the film, which is produced by Harinder Singh Sikka, has the evil potential to challenge and subvert the fundamental belief system of Sikhs.

Punjab Government Bans Nanak Shah Fakir Film; Cabinet Minister Confirms Decision to Ban the Movie

April 10, 2018

Punjab government has reportedly banned screening of controversial Nanak Shah Fakir Film in the state.

Harinder Sikka Invokes’ Indian Supreme Court Against Sikhs in Nanak Shah Fakir Film Controversy

April 10, 2018

Instead of understanding or adhering to the edict of the Sikh panth to stop release of Nanak Shah Fakir film, now Harinder Sikka wishes to release his film with the backing of an Indian Supreme court.

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.

Students, Research Scholars of Punjabi University (Patiala) Reject Nanak Shah Fakir Film (2018) [Video]

April 8, 2018

Students and Research scholars of Punjabi University (Patiala) on April 6, 2018 held a protest demonstration against releasing of controversial film Nanak Shah Fakir.

Former Panj Pyare of Akal Takht Sahib Reject Nanak Shah Fakir Film [VIDEO]

April 8, 2018

Bhai Satnam Singh Khandewala, speaking on behalf of former Panj Pyare of Akal Takht Sahib, rejected controversial movie Nanak Shah Fakir.

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.

EXCLUSIVE: Why Sikhs Won’t Accept Nanak Shah Fakir Film, Explains Former Jathedar Giani Kewal Singh

April 4, 2018

The controversial film Nanak Shah Fakir is once against in focus as the producer Harinder Singh Sikka has announced to release it on April 13, 2018.

SGPC Halts Release of Controversial Film Nanak Shah Fakir

March 29, 2018

After the outrage from the Sikh panth over the proposed release of controversial movie Nanak Shah Fakir, the Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) today announced to halt its release.

[Special Talk]: Understanding thought patterns favouring & opposing portrayal of Sikh Gurus in Films like Nanak Shah Fakir and Chaar Sahibzaade

March 28, 2018

Sikh Siyasat’s host Baljeet Singh conducted a discussion with prominent sikh thinker Sr. Ajmer Singh from Chandigarh and Sr. Harkanwal Singh from Surrey, Canada, regarding the principled legitimacy of the controversial movie ‘Nanak Shah Fakir’ in the light of Sikh philosophy.

Indian state sees “National Integration” in film violating Sikh tenets

March 29, 2016

Controversial movie "Nanak Shah Fakir" was awarded "Nargis Dutt Award for the Best Feature Film on National Integration" in India's 63rd National Film Awards announced in Delhi on March 28, 2016.

Indian Cinema: National Film Awards look more like BJP National Awards, Gurwinder (Chauthi Koot)

March 29, 2016

Gurvinder Singh director of Chauthi Koot says: "I don’t think this is a national award, this looks more like BJP national awards".

Movie “Nanak Shah Fakir”; Discussion with S. Prabhjot Singh by Truth Behind the Lie

May 2, 2015

Truth Behind the Lie (TBTL)'s presenter Sukhwinder Singh recently talked to S. Prabhjot Singh (Nawanshehr) about Nanak Shah Fakir movie. S. Prabhjot Singh discussed in detail various aspects of the issue, i.e. attempts to portray Sikh Gurus in movies/ films in violation of established Sikh tenets.

Do movies portraying Guru Sahib are really helpful for Sikh Children?

May 2, 2015

This video clip is part of a detailed discussion (Part II) by Sikh Siyasat on Nanak Shah Fakir movie. In this clip S. Harkamal Singh Surrey explained that movies on Sikh Gurus can not be a replacement of Sikh parent's duty to tell their children about Sikhi. As the idea of portraying Sikh Guru Sahibs was basically faulty any movie created on that idea won't do anything better to the Sikh children.

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 […]

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.

Sikh bodies target Narendra Modi over continuous screening of Nanak Shah Fakir in Delhi

April 20, 2015

Local Sikh sangat along with leaders and activists of United Sikh Mission (USM), All India Sikh Confederation (AISC), Akhand Kirtani Jatha (Delhi), Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar) held a march against controversial movie "Nanak Shah Fakir" from Gurdwara Bangla Sahib towards Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s house on April 19.

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.

Nanak Shah Fakir movie failed to trigger response at Panchkula

April 18, 2015

Controversial movie Nanak Shah Fakir failed to invoke any response from the audience at Panchkula. The film was released in Panchkula (Haryana) while it was banned in Punjab and Chandigarh.

Response to I J Singh and Rajwant Singh’s article Nanak Shah Fakir: Dilemma and the solution

April 18, 2015

This refers to the news item, "Nanak Shah Fakir: Dilemma and the solution" (April 15, 2015 - The Tribune). All religious communities define sacred and profane in their ways and institute taboos to separate the two domains. For instance, no one is allowed inside a gurdwara with an uncovered head, but there is no such restriction on Christians entering a church.

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.

Slough Sikhs oppose screening of Nanak Shah Fakir film; Movie fails to trigger response

April 18, 2015

The screening of Nanak Shah Fakir film was opposed by a number of Sikhs at Slough. The movie was being screened by Empire Cinema and a groups of Sikhs held a peaceful protest outside the cinema to register their protest against the screening of the controversial movie, which violates established tenets of the Nanak Shah Fakir film.

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.