Browsing Tag: Film

Gurdwara Nankana Sahib was managed by Mahant Narayan Das in the early 20th century.. Money-power made the Mahant corrupt and he started using the Gurdwara's money for wrongful deeds.

This short documentary film by Raina Ambika is entitled Harleen. In her own voice, 22-year-old Harleen Kaur exposes her personal experiences of growing up in Wisconson and her relationship with her religion, nationality, and identity.

Brajesh Samarth, a lecturer of Hindi at Stanford, has recently taken on the challenge of creating a documentary about the Sikh diaspora and the 1984 anti-Sikh massacre. The Daily got a chance to speak with Samarth about the history behind the documentary and the challenging journey so far.

Did you know that the teachings of the Gurus, if applied consciously, can help heal the entire world? Do some research. Fire up your imagination. Put together a team and make a film!!

Educational films consistent with Sikh sensitivities can indeed be made to present Sikhism in its full glory and authenticity for viewing by all.

Learning to Drive, directed by Isabel Coixet, starring Ben Kingsley, Patricia Clarkson, and Sarita Choudhury in lead roles, will open August 21 in theaters across the US.

[VIDEO] Cut to two years later and a very different, fully integrated Many tooling along on his motorcycle — an exemplary student, helpful foster child, practicing Sikh...

[VIDEO] Jagjeet won a Nikon D810 and an all-expenses-paid trip to Cannes for his film entitled ‘Voiceless – Stop the Bullies’. ‘I’m pleased to win an award for this particular film as it’s a project that sits close to my heart."

Within the world of film and television, the statements may be difficult to dispute. Chadha’s output has been incredibly far-reaching, in terms of putting south Asian characters on the big and small screens of the western world.

[VIDEO] Today a new trailer was released for 'Nanak Shah Fakir featuring the Mul Mantra describing the concept and description of Divinity. It features the Guru traveling and teaching as seen through the eyes of Bhai Mardana ji.

[VIDEO] The film is of “BHAGAT PURAN SINGH”, a man who treaded a difficult and exhausting path. The journey was made possible by his infinite faith in his mission...

The Council has also sought from the Punjab government to announce a uniform film policy for such historical and educational films being produced in the state to free them from taxes to inspire Punjabi film industry.

[VIDEO] Given the film was to tell the generations to come about the real story behind the reverence of Shri Guru Govind Singh, its heart-warming that a lawyer in Ludhiana has collected funds and is showing the movie to about 3,000 children from 5 different schools.

Sach Productions commemorates 30 years of the anti-Sikh, government sponsored massacre of 1984 with the DVD release of it's award winning film, The Widow Colony directed by Harpreet Kaur.

The film is an animation, something which is in the nascent stage in India and unheard of in Punjabi films. "I agree, animation is in an initial stage, but then someone had to do it. We couldn't have anyone play the Gurus or any other character, so it was animation," adds Harry Baweja

[VIDEO] Voiceless is a short documentary film based on a schoolboy who hanged himself and left behind a diary of abuse by playground bullies. Vijay Singh’s, 13, bullying went un-noticed for a long time before he decided it had come to a stage where he could not take it any more.

[VIDEO] At the trailer launch for animated movie 'Chaar Sahibzade' the father son team behind the film, along with other Bollywood stars, say they liked the trailer and it will surely be popular as well as good for the youth.

[VIDEO] At the press round table the next day, Kingsley called the Sikh driver "a noble warrior." The story, according to Kingsley, unfolds due to divine intervention. Kingsley, who was working on another film when two financiers approached to back up Learning to Drive, "had just about three days to prepare for this role."

"Make a film beta!!!!" Entries to the SikhNet Youth OnLine Film Festival are due August 31, 2014. That is time enough to decide to make a film that you will never forget, and, perhaps, others won't forget either.

Based on the real life story of the last King of Punjab, the project will be directed by Kavi Raz and features the acting debut of acclaimed singer-poet Satinder Sartaaj.

Release Date: May 7th 2014. Movie: Proud to be a Sikh. Director: Satdeep Singh. Producer: Dr. Rupinder Singh. Dr. Rupinder Singh also said that the film would make Sikh youths aware of their rich heritage, unprecedented history, and great cultural values.

At PTC Film awards got 4 awards ……

Director Subhashish Bhutiani's short film 'Kush', is in the race for the Academy awards this year, an exciting development for global Sikh awareness.

Sikhlens’s mission to keep Sikhi, Sikh history and Sikh culture alive in the diaspora succeeded this year beyond everyone’s expectations.

This short film may move you deeply.

Shubhashish Bhutiani's short film Kush was awarded The Best Film at the 70th Venice International Film Festival 2013. Incidentally, it was the only Indian film competing at the fest.

On "Super Soul Sunday," Sikh singer Snatam Kaur is opening up about how a painful childhood experience led to a stronger relationship with her higher truth. Watch this sneak peek as Snatam takes you inside her faith as a Sikh and her career as a spiritual recording artist.

SikhLens is proud to announce the incredible talent who will be participating in a concert at the 2013 Sikh Arts and Film Festival held from November 22 - 24, 2013...

Just like the SAFF's of yester years, SAFF will highlight social issues, recognize talent and uphold harmony between the Sikh faith and the cultures that surround its diverse followers.

As we remember Mata Sahib Kaur Ji's birthday today, we would like to take the time to recognize our female film directors for this years onKAUR Film Festival.