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Akal Takht Orders SGPC to Block Release of ‘Hind Di Chadar’ Animation

Sikh authorities cite a longstanding prohibition on imagined portrayals of the Gurus.

The decision follows objections raised by various Sikh groups, who have expressed concerns over the film’s portrayal of Sikh history and principles (HT Photo)
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Overview

  • The Akal Takht secretariat issued a letter instructing that the animated film scheduled for November 21 must not be released.
  • Acting jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj directed outreach to government and relevant authorities to stop the screening.
  • The SGPC asked Baweja Movie Pvt. Ltd., the producer of ‘Hind Di Chadar’, to withdraw the planned release.
  • A film review committee’s report flagged shortcomings related to Sikh principles, history, and portrayal, prompting the prohibition.
  • Leaders said the timing is especially sensitive because the community is marking the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur.