Saka_-_The_Martyrs_of_Nankana_Sahib

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Saka – The Martyrs of Nankana Sahib

2016 Indian film

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]

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Plot

The film is about a massacre (Saka) that happened during Sikh protests of 1920-21 in peaceful efforts to liberate Gurdwara Janam Asthan at Nankana Sahib.

Cast

Planning and Shooting

The set of Gurudwara Sahib was raised at cost of ₹50 lakh (US$63,000) 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

See also: List of highest-grossing Punjabi films

References

  1. [1]
    "SAKA - THE MARTYRS OF NANKANA SAHIB". British Board of Film Classification. Retrieved 20 April 2016.
  2. [2]
    Service, Tribune News (20 April 2016). "Martyrdom tale to come alive on silver screen". Tribune India. Retrieved 20 April 2016.
  3. [3]
    "Sikh history inspires Jagmeet, director of upcoming film 'Saka'". hindustantimes.com. 21 October 2015. Retrieved 20 April 2016.
  4. [4]
    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.
  5. [5]
    "Makkar fumes at CBFC's 'A' certification for 'Saka Nankana Sahib'". hindustantimes.com. 4 April 2016. Retrieved 20 April 2016.
  6. [6]
    "Producer blames film board for biased attitude".
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