Sadda Haq (film)

Last updated

Sadda Haq
Directed by Mandeep Benipal
Written by Kuljinder Singh Sidhu
Produced byKuljinder Singh Sidhu
Dinesh Sood
Nidhi Sidhu
StarringKuljinder Singh Sidhu
Himanshi Khurana
Dhriti Saharan
Gaurav Kakkar
Parmod Moutho etc.
CinematographyRishi Singh
Music by Jatinder Shah
Production
company
OXL Films Mumbai
Distributed by White Hill Studios
Release date
  • 10 May 2013 (2013-05-10) [1]
CountryIndia
LanguagePunjabi

Sadda Haq (English translation: Our Right) is a 2013 Indian Punjabi-language film directed by Mandeep Benipal set in the late 1980s and early 1990s during the Punjab insurgency. It portrays filmmakers' perception of what prompted young men in the state to rise up and fight against what was a corrupt police and government system. The film evoked polarising reactions even before it was released, with sections of the Sikh community saying that it depicted the real face of police atrocities. Critics on the other hand felt that the film was a mere "glorification" of terrorists. [2]

Contents

Plot

The movie tells the story of Sharon Gill, a modern-day Canadian Sikh graduate student who travels to India as part of her thesis on minorities at war. Revelations about the past soon leave the student curious for more information, and Gill's awareness changes after maneuvering into prison to interview Kartaar Singh. Singh is a hockey player whose life experiences lead him to fight against injustice, corruption and equal rights in the police and government systems. The film's central story is based around Kartaar Singh's journey as a Sikh fighter which is filled with courage, perseverance, and faith.

Cast

Release and reception

The movie was released in Australia, United Kingdom, America and Canada but the release was postponed in India. [3]

Originally, the film was to be released in December 2009[ citation needed ] but was delayed due to the Central Board of Film Certification's disapproval and was finally slated for worldwide release on 5 April 2013. The film was cleared by the Film Certification Appellate Tribunal (FCAT), [4] but on 5 April, the movie was banned in Punjab, Chandigarh, Haryana, Delhi and J&K. The ban was lifted 10 May 2013.

Awards

It received the PTC Award for Best Actor and Actress.

Multilingual dubbing

The producers are in the process of dubbing the film in Hindi and English, in order to make it accessible to a wider audience. "We got a lot of demand from overseas as well as different parts of India to dub the movie. The dubbing has already started and the DVD rights and satellite rights for the film will be given in both these languages. The translated version may also be screened in a few cinema halls," Kuljinder Singh Sidhu the producer of the film declared during a press conference. [19]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Punjabi Suba movement</span> 1947–1966 political agitation in northern India

The Punjabi Suba movement was a long-drawn political agitation, launched by Punjabi speaking people demanding the creation of autonomous Punjabi Suba, or Punjabi-speaking state, in the post-independence Indian state of East Punjab. The movement is defined as the forerunner of the Khalistan movement.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee</span> Indian Sikh administrative organization

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee is an organization in India responsible for the management of Gurdwaras, Sikh places of worship in states of Punjab and Himachal Pradesh and the union territory of Chandigarh. SGPC also administers Darbar Sahib in Amritsar.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Dal Khalsa (organization)</span> Radical Sikh outfit

Dal Khalsa is a radical Sikh organisation, based in the city of Amritsar. The outfit was formed in 1978 by Gajinder Singh, the hijacker of Indian Airlines Flight 423. It came to prominence during Insurgency in Punjab, India along with Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale in 1981. Members of the Dal Khalsa have also been accused of the assassination of Lala Jagat Narain. The primary aim of Dal Khalsa is to form a Punjabi Sikh nation state called Khalistan.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Gurbachan Singh Talib</span>

Sardar Gurbachan Singh was a Sikh scholar, professor, and author. He was born in Moonak, Sangrur district. He was a lecturer at the Sikh National College at Lahore. At the Banaras Hindu University he held the Guru Nanak Chair of Sikh Studies. He received the Padma Bhushan in 1985. He received in 1985 the National fellowship by the Indian Council of Historical Research, New Delhi.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Punjabi cinema</span> Punjabi-language film industry of India

Punjabi cinema refers to the Punjabi-language film industry centered around the Indian state of Punjab, and based in Amritsar, Ludhiana and Mohali.

Des Hoyaa Pardes is a 2004 Indian Punjabi-language film, directed by Manoj Punj, starring Gurdas Maan, Juhi Chawla, Divya Dutta and Anup Soni. It won the National Award for Best Feature Film in Punjabi.

<i>Love Yoou Soniye</i> 2013 Indian film

Love Yoou Soniye is a 2013 Punjabi language Indian romantic comedy film directed by Sahil Kohli. The film stars Karanvir Bohra and Teejay Sidhu in lead roles, who also produced the film. Other cast includes Vindu Dara Singh, Upasna Singh and Hiten Paintal in supporting roles.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee</span>

The Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee, also known as the Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (HSGMC), is an organization responsible for the upkeep of Sikh Gurdwara in Haryana, India. It was formally formed on 11 July 2014 by the bill was passed by Haryana Legislative Assembly. Before this the Gurdwaras of Haryana were officially under Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC). HSGPC is headquartered at Kurukshetra.

<i>Nanak Shah Fakir</i> 2015 Indian film

Nanak Shah Fakir is a 2015 Indian Punjabi-language biographical film based on the life of Guru Nanak, and produced by Gurbani Media Pvt. Ltd. It was theatrically released on 17 April 2015.

<i>Shareek</i> 2015 Indian film

Shareek is a 2015 Punjabi musical drama film directed by Navaniat Singh, starring Jimmy Sheirgill, Mahie Gill, Guggu Gill, Simar Gill, Oshin Sai, Mukul Dev, Kuljinder Singh Sidhu, Prince KJ, Hobby Dhaliwal, Gulchoo Jolly. It is produced under the banner of Ohri Productions and Green Planet Production. It was first released on 22 October 2015. Mukul Dev was awarded the PTC Punjabi film awards for best actor in a negative role for his performance in the movie.

Mandeep Benipal is an Indian film director. He made his directorial debut with movie Ekam - Son of Soil in 2010. Later he came up with the movie Sadda Haq (2013), Yoddha (2014) and Dakuan Da Munda.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Deep Sidhu</span> Indian Punjabi-language actor and activist (1984–2022)

Sandeep Singh Sidhu, also known as Deep Sidhu, was an Indian film actor and Sikh activist. He worked in Punjabi films, starting his acting career with the film Ramta Jogi produced by Dharmendra under his banner Vijayta Films.

Manmord Sidhu, is an Indo-Canadian film producer, director, and distributor who is primarily known for his work in Punjabi films. Manmord Sidhu was 20 when he moved to Vancouver with his family. There he enrolled in Vancouver Film School. Sidhu made his directorial debut with the blockbuster Best of Luck.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Sidhu Moose Wala</span> Indian rapper and singer (1993–2022)

Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu, known professionally as Sidhu Moose Wala, was an Indian rapper and singer. He worked predominantly in Punjabi-language music and cinema. He was shot dead by unidentified assailants in May 2022.

<i>Nikka Zaildar 3</i> 2019 Punjabi romantic comedy film

Nikka Zaildar 3 is a 2019 Indian Punjabi-language romantic-comedy film directed by Simerjit Singh from a screenplay co-written by Jagdeep Sidhu and Gurpreet Singh Palheri. The film is third instalment of Nikka Zaildar film series. Co-produced by Viacom18 Studios and Patiala Motion Pictures, it stars Ammy Virk, Wamiqa Gabbi, Sonia Kour, and Nirmal Rishi in lead roles. The film chronicles the story of Nikka whose father's soul enters his body following his death. It also stars Sardar Sohi, Hardeep Gill, Baninder Bunny, Gurmeet Saajan, and Jagdeep Randhawa in supporting roles. The film was released on 20 September 2019.The film received negative reviews from critics.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kuljinder Singh Sidhu</span> Indian film actor, writer, screenwriter, producer

Kuljinder Singh Sidhu is an Indian actor, writer and film producer, who has appeared in Punjabi films. Kuljinder made his debut as an actor and writer with the movie Sadda Haq, which he also produced. Apart from this, he has produced and written the story and screenplay of the 2014 Punjabi film Yoddha: The Warrior, in which he played lead role antagonist Rahul Dev. He has received Ptc Best Actor Award by Critics and Ptc Best Screenplay Writer Award by Critics, for the film Sadda Haq.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Amardeep Singh Gill</span> Indian director, screenwriter and lyricist

Amardeep Singh Gill is an Indian director, screenwriter, producer and lyricist associated with Punjabi cinema and Punjabi music.

References

  1. "Sadda Haq Release date".
  2. Jatinder Preet (27 April 2013). "Ban on Sadda haq lifted, film crew elated". Sunday Guardian.
  3. sikhsiyasat.net
  4. "Sadda Haq banned in punjab".
  5. Hindustan Times News
  6. timesofindia news
  7. ___Sadda-Haq___.html punjabnewsline.com
  8. ___Sadda-Haq___-movie_-threatens-protest.html punjabnewsline.com
  9. indianexpress.com
  10. 1 2 indian express news
  11. Indian express news
  12. Hindustan Times News - 5 April 2013
  13. One India news
  14. times of india news
  15. Lifting of Ban by SC
  16. Punjabi newspaper
  17. I&B ministry wanted to ban
  18. canadiansikhcoalition.com
  19. "Sadda Haq to be released on May 10; It's being dubbed in to Hindi & English also | Sikh Siyasat News (In English)". www.sikhsiyasat.net. Archived from the original on 10 May 2013.