Saka - The Martyrs of Nankana Sahib
| Saka - The Martyrs of Nankana Sahib | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Jagmeet Singh Samundri |
| Produced by |
Sukhbir Sandhar Harvinder Singh Sandhar |
| Written by | Jagmeet Singh Samundri |
| Starring |
Mukul Dev Aman Dhaliwal Oshin Brar |
Production company |
Sukhbir Sandhar Films pvt. Ltd |
| Distributed by | Sandhar Films And Music |
Release dates |
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Running time | 131 minutes[1] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Punjabi |
Saka - The Martyrs of Nankana Sahib is a Punjabi historical film about 1921 Nankana Sahib massacre directed and written by Jagmeet Singh Samundri, starring Mukul Dev, Aman Dhaliwal, Oshin Brar.[2][3]
Plot
The film is about a massacre (Saka) that happened during Sikh protests of 1920-21 in peacefull efforts to liberate Gurdwara Janam Asthan at Nankana Sahib.
Cast
- Mukul Dev as Lachhman Singh Dharowali
- Aman Dhaliwal
- Oshin Brar
- Stass Klassen as British governor of Lahore (Edward Douglas MacLagan)
- Mahabir Bhullar as Mahant Narain Dass
Planning and Shooting
The set of Gurudwara Sahib was raised at cost of ₹50 lakh (US$74,000) spreading over 2.5 acres at village Ucha Pind, Phagwara by a team from Mumbai. Shooting was completed within 45 days as it rained incessantly during April 2015.[4]
Release
It was released worldwide on 8 April 2016. Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee and team of film were angered at Central Board of Film Certification of India for giving 'A' certification to the film and at British Censors for '15 rating' to the film.[5][6]
Reception
Box office
References
- ↑ "SAKA - THE MARTYRS OF NANKANA SAHIB". British Board of Film Classification. Retrieved 20 April 2016.
- ↑ Service, Tribune News (20 April 2016). "Martyrdom tale to come alive on silver screen". http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/jalandhar/martyrdom-tale-to-come-alive-on-silver-screen/199962.html. Retrieved 20 April 2016. External link in
|website=(help) - ↑ "Sikh history inspires Jagmeet, director of upcoming film 'Saka'". http://www.hindustantimes.com/. 21 October 2015. Retrieved 20 April 2016. External link in
|website=(help) - ↑ India (4 April 2016). "Efforts on to get Saka released in Pakistan, 'A' certificate from Indian Board unfair". The Indian Express. Retrieved 20 April 2016.
- ↑ "Makkar fumes at CBFC's 'A' certification for 'Saka Nankana Sahib'". http://www.hindustantimes.com/. 4 April 2016. Retrieved 20 April 2016. External link in
|website=(help) - ↑ "Producer blames film board for biased attitude".