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
  • April 8, 2016 (2016-04-08)
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

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, Phillaur 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

  1. "SAKA - THE MARTYRS OF NANKANA SAHIB". British Board of Film Classification. Retrieved 20 April 2016.
  2. 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)
  3. "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)
  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. "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)
  6. "Producer blames film board for biased attitude".

External links

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