Nanak Shah Fakir Movie

Subverting the faith is sacrilege: Home Ministry should act with Godspeed to stop release of Nanak Shah Fakir movie

Indian govt should ban the movie immediately on the lines of Punjab govt: Sikh bodies

SGPC demands ban on Nanak Shah Fakir film in all states

Punjab government suspends screening of Nanak Shah Fakir for 2 months

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

Khalsa March vows to defeat the enemies of the Panth who are hell bent to subvert fundamental beliefs of Sikh faith

Movie ‘Nanak Shah Fakir’: HC orders no clearance, no ban deferring next hearing to 23rd April

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’

DSGMC secretary Manjinder Singh Sirsa joins protest against ‘Nanak Shah Fakir’ movie

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

Times Now tv’s report on protests against Nanak Shah Fakir movie

Guru Granth Sahib Satikar Sabha demands complete ban on Nanak Shah Fakir movie

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

Sikh youth activists took to streets of Amritsar against 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

Another Sikh youth body approach Akal Takht opposing Nanak Shah Fakir Movie

[Pictorial] Punjabi University students protest against Nanak Shah Fakir film

Punjabi University students hold massive protest against Nanak Shah Fakir Movie

Nanak Shah Fakir film controversy deepens: SGPC seeks ban, as Harinder Sikka heading for release on April 17

Break silence on Nanak Shah Fakir movie controversy: Dal Khalsa tells Sukhbir Badal

Withdraw your film: Dal Khalsa to Harinder Sikka, maker of Nanak Shah Fakir movie

SGPC again objects to Nanak Shah Fakir Movie; Producers heading for release ignoring opposition

Canadian Sikh bodies up in arms against screening of Nanak Shah Fakir film

Makers of Nanak Shah Fakir movie still using Akal Takht name, reveals new video release

Even title of Nanak Shah Fakir movie is objectionable [Video]

Detailed Discussion on Nanak Shah Fakir movie; Why objections against depiction of Sikh Gurus in films

Prevent release of Nanak Shah Fakir movie to stop further damage: Sikh bodies urge Jathedar

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

Court case filed against team of Nanak Shah Fakir

Infight begins in Nanak Shah Fakir’s production team; Director moves to Delhi HC against Harinder Sikka

No clearance to ‘Nanak Shah Fakir’ film: Giani Gurbachan Singh

Personification of Sikh Gurus through human actor or depiction through Animation, portraits or computer graphics is equally prohibited

On Movies on Sikh Gurus – Nanak Shah Fakir & Chaar Sahibzaade controversy [Talk with Dr Sewak Singh]

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Nanak Shah Fakir Movie

Demand for Ban on Nanak Shah Fakir Movie: Delhi Govt. forward concerns to L-G

April 17, 2015

Controversial movie ‘Nanak Shah Fakir’ might come under hammer in Delhi following the two months delay on its release in Punjab and Chandigarh. Various Sikh organizations united under the banner of United Sikh Mission (USM) are active to compel Delhi Government to ban the release of this movie.

Nanak Shah Fakir Movie released: Hindutva’s Modi Sarkaar deeply hurt Sikh sensitivities, Dal Khalsa

April 17, 2015

Dal Khalsa today lashed out at Modi Sarkar for allowing the controversial movie Nanak Shah Fakir to be released despite serious objections raised by the community. The organization said India has once again shown utter disregard and indifference towards Sikh sensitivities further enraging the Sikhs.

Delhi Sikh youth leader taken into custody by police as Nanak Shah Fakir movie releases today

April 17, 2015

Controversial movie Nanak Shah Fakir was released today despite strong opposition from the Sikh Panth. The BJP led Hindutva government ignored all voices of concern demanding ban on screening of NSF and the movie was allowed to be screened in India.

Controversial movie Nanak Shah Fakir banned in Chandigarh now; Release elsewhere

April 17, 2015

Controversial Hindi film Nanak Shah Fakir (NSF), which violates basic tenets of the Sikh panth by portraying Guru Nanak Ji, Bhai Mardana Ji and Bibi Nanaki Ji, is now banned in Chandigarh. Punjab government has already banned the film's screening in the state for two months.

Subverting the faith is sacrilege: Home Ministry should act with Godspeed to stop release of Nanak Shah Fakir movie

April 16, 2015

In a last ditch effort to stall the screening of controversial movie Nanak Shah Fakir in the entire country, the Dal Khalsa wrote to Home Minister of India urging the Union government to act with Godspeed and stop the screening of the movie slated to be released tomorrow on April 17.

Indian govt should ban the movie immediately on the lines of Punjab govt: Sikh bodies

April 16, 2015

Various Sikh bodies namely Dal Khalsa, SAD (Panch Pardani), Damdami Taksal, United Akali Dal, and Khalsa Panchayat today asked the Indian govt and Delhi govt to ban the film Nanak Shah Fakir immediately on the lines of the Punjab govt.

SGPC demands ban on Nanak Shah Fakir film in all states

April 16, 2015

Hailing the state government move to suspend the screening of controversial movie, ‘Nanak Shah Fakir’, the Akal Takht and the SGPC today demanded that the Central government should also ban the movie.

Punjab government suspends screening of Nanak Shah Fakir for 2 months

April 15, 2015

Ending up speculations about announcement of ban on screening of Nanak Shah Fakir controversial movie, the Punjab government today took a half-hearted and incomplete decision suspending screening of the movie for two months.

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.

Khalsa March vows to defeat the enemies of the Panth who are hell bent to subvert fundamental beliefs of Sikh faith

April 14, 2015

The 'Khalsa March' organized by spirited youth associated with Sikh Youth of Punjab- the Dal Khalsa's youth wing- today vowed to defend the fundamentals of the Sikh religion, uphold the distinct identity of the Sikh people and defeat the designs of the enemies of the Panth- whether they are from inside or outside.

Movie ‘Nanak Shah Fakir’: HC orders no clearance, no ban deferring next hearing to 23rd April

April 14, 2015

In response to a petition filed by Satpal Singh Duggri through his Counsel Ranjan Lakhanpal against the upcoming movie 'Nanak Shah Fakir', High Court has deferred the next hearing to 23rdApril implementing no release, no ban condition.

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’.

DSGMC secretary Manjinder Singh Sirsa joins protest against ‘Nanak Shah Fakir’ movie

April 12, 2015

Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Management Committee (DSGMC) General Secretary Majinder Singh Sirsa reportedly joined a protest against controversial movie Nanak Shah Fakir yesterday. The protest demonstration was held by United Sikh Mission (USM) and Manjinder Singh Sirsa also joined the protest.

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.

Times Now tv’s report on protests against Nanak Shah Fakir movie

April 11, 2015

As the Sikh anger grows stronger against portrayal of Guru Nanak Ji, his family members and Bhai Mardana Ji in the controversial movie "Nanak Shah Fakir", the Indian media has also given attention to this issue.

Guru Granth Sahib Satikar Sabha demands complete ban on Nanak Shah Fakir movie

April 11, 2015

“Dhan-Dhan Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satikar Sabha” headed by Balbir Singh Mucchal has demanded complete ban on release and screening of Nanak Shah Fakir movie.

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.

Sikh youth activists took to streets of Amritsar against Nanak Shah Fakir movie

April 10, 2015

Young Sikhs of the city today took to streets to lodge their protest against the upcoming film Nanak Shah Fakir.

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.

Another Sikh youth body approach Akal Takht opposing Nanak Shah Fakir Movie

April 9, 2015

Another Sikh youth body called ‘Neelian Faujan’ today approached Akal Takht Sahib Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh against ‘Nanak Shah Fakir’ film. The representatives of Neelian Faujan urged Giani Gurbachan Singh to ensure that Nanak Shah Fakir film is not released.

[Pictorial] Punjabi University students protest against Nanak Shah Fakir film

April 9, 2015

Hundreds of students and research scholars of Punjab University, Patiala today staged a protest demonstration against the proposed release of controversial movie titled Nanak Shah Fakir. Students gathered outside Bhai Kahn Singh Nabha library and marched towards main gate of the ‘varsity campus, where they blocked Patiala-Rajpura Road.

Punjabi University students hold massive protest against Nanak Shah Fakir Movie

April 9, 2015

Nanak Shah Fakir film controversy deepens: SGPC seeks ban, as Harinder Sikka heading for release on April 17

April 9, 2015

The opposition to upcoming controversial movie Nanak Shah Fakir grew stronger with the Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) demanding complete ban on the screening of the movie.

Break silence on Nanak Shah Fakir movie controversy: Dal Khalsa tells Sukhbir Badal

April 8, 2015

After issuing stern warning to the producer of the controversial movie 'Nanak Shah Fakir' and submitting memorandum to Jathedar Akal Takht to issue edict against the producer for withdrawal of the film, the Dal Khalsa today shot off a letter to Sukhbir Singh Badal, president of the Shiromani Akali Dal urging him not to allow the movie to be released.

Withdraw your film: Dal Khalsa to Harinder Sikka, maker of Nanak Shah Fakir movie

April 8, 2015

Dal Khalsa spokesperson Kanwar Pal Singh has asked Harinder Sikka, maker of the controversial Nanak Shah Fakir movie to 'withdraw' his film.

SGPC again objects to Nanak Shah Fakir Movie; Producers heading for release ignoring opposition

April 7, 2015

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has once again objected to the release of Nanak Shah Fakir as the makers of the movie seems decided to head with proposed release of the controversial movie on April 17 despite opposition from various Sikh circles.

Canadian Sikh bodies up in arms against screening of Nanak Shah Fakir film

April 7, 2015

Around seventeen Sikh organisations of Canada have joined hand to oppose 'blasphemous' controversial movie titled 'Nanak Shah Fakir'. These organisations held a public meeting and decided to approach Canadian authorities to prevent release of the controversial film in Canada.

Makers of Nanak Shah Fakir movie still using Akal Takht name, reveals new video release

April 6, 2015

The makers of controversial movie named “Nanak Shah Fakir” have again used Akal Takht Sahib’s name maintaining that their movie enjoys support and blessings of ‘Akal Takhat Sahib’. The recent video released today displays message “With support and blessings of Sri Akal Takht Sahib”.

Even title of Nanak Shah Fakir movie is objectionable [Video]

April 6, 2015

The debate surrounding depiction of Sikh Gurus is in focus again, especially in wake of controversy over upcoming movie Nanak Shah Fakir. Nanak Shah Fakir is a movie by Harinder Sikka who claims that the movie depicts the life and teachings of Guru Nanak Ji. The SGPC has already rejected this movie as it violates Sikh traditions under which Sikh Guru Sahib can not be depicted as a character of any play or movie etc.

Detailed Discussion on Nanak Shah Fakir movie; Why objections against depiction of Sikh Gurus in films

April 5, 2015

Sikh Siyasat’s host Baljeet Singh held a detailed discussion via Google+ Hangout with S. Ajmer Singh (Punjab) and S. Harkamal Singh (Surrey, Canada) on the issue of depiction of Sikh Guru Sahibs in feature films/ animation movies.

Prevent release of Nanak Shah Fakir movie to stop further damage: Sikh bodies urge Jathedar

April 4, 2015

Sikh bodies - Dal Khalsa and Damdami Taksal have reportedly appealed to the Akal Takhat jathedar to come forward and halt the movie Nanak Shah Fakir, otherwise it will be too late and difficult to undo the damage that will be done to ethos and tenets of the Sikh faith.

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.

Court case filed against team of Nanak Shah Fakir

March 31, 2015

Members of Sikh Students Federation (Mehta) have reportedly filed a court case against the makers and actors of Nanak Shah Fakir movie. Mehta Federation had also staged statewide protest against Nanak Shah Fakir film on March 25.

Infight begins in Nanak Shah Fakir’s production team; Director moves to Delhi HC against Harinder Sikka

March 30, 2015

The movie, Nanak Shah Fakir, has courted yet another controversy after write-director Sartaj Singh Pannu moved the Delhi High Court against producers Harinder Singh Sikka and Oscar winning sound artiste Resul Pookutty. It is notable that Harinder Sikka had been maintaining that he had directed the movie with "eternal grace", and maintaining that it was result of that “eternal grace” that a person like him, who know nothing about photography or the filmmaking had made this movie.

No clearance to ‘Nanak Shah Fakir’ film: Giani Gurbachan Singh

March 28, 2015

As the controversy surrounding the upcoming movie ‘Nanak Shah Fakir’ grows stronger, the Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh has clarified that he had not given any clearance to the movie.

Personification of Sikh Gurus through human actor or depiction through Animation, portraits or computer graphics is equally prohibited

March 27, 2015

Makers of the Nanak Shah Fakir movie are taking a plea that they did not violate Sikh tenets as Sikh Guru, Guru Nanak Ji was depicted in Nanak Shah Fakir movie through computer graphics and no human actor has played the role of Guru Nanak ji in this movie.

On Movies on Sikh Gurus – Nanak Shah Fakir & Chaar Sahibzaade controversy [Talk with Dr Sewak Singh]

March 27, 2015

The debate surrounding depiction of Sikh Gurus is in focus again, especially in wake of controversy over upcoming movie Nanak Shah Fakir. Nanak Shah Fakir is a movie by Harinder Sikka who claims that the movie depicts the life and teachings of Guru Nanak Ji. The SGPC has already rejected this movie as it violates Sikh tenets under which Sikh Guru Sahib can not be depicted as a character of any play or movie etc.

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