Won't let Akshay Kumar make film on Sikh martyr Hari Singh Nalwa: Akal Takht jathedar
Amritsar:
Akal Takht
officiating jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj has objected to Bollywood actor
Akshay Kumar
's plans to make a film on the life of Sikh martyr
Hari Singh Nalwa
, advising producers to focus on social causes like sewa and langar than Sikh Gurus and martyrs.
Jathedar was speaking to mediapersons after holding a gathering of panthic leaders, Sikh intellectuals, scholars, and prominent Sikh actors and artists at Akal Takht on Friday.
The meeting was to discuss the production of films, animated movies, and AI-generated videos based on Sikh Gurus, their family members, historical warriors, martyrs, and aspects of Sikh history.
Referring to a recent public statement by Akshay Kumar expressing interest in making a film on Sikh general Nalwa, jathedar Gargaj said that no permission would be granted for such a project. He emphasised that Nalwa, who was martyred in the Battle of Jamrud, is a revered figure in the Sikh community, and making films on
Sikh martyrs
is prohibited. Jathedar Gargaj said that all participants appeared concerned about the issue during the meeting, adding that the Sikh community cannot allow its heroes and martyrs to be used for someone's commercial interests.
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The jathedar reiterated that previous decisions taken by the SGPC were in line with Sikh tenets, and scholars unanimously agreed that the resolutions remain valid.
During the meeting, the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee resolutions adopted in 1934, 1940, 2003, 2015, and 2022 concerning films on religious topics were reviewed, and it was agreed that future decisions must align with these precedents.
A release issued by the Akal Takht secretariat stated that the scholars pointed out that current technological trends pose serious challenges to Sikh identity, traditions, principles, and philosophy. In this context, it is essential to preserve and promote traditional modes of religious outreach through oral traditions, Gurdwaras, and Sikh institutions.
He announced that a committee would soon be formed to prepare a draft policy after evaluating the suggestions and related aspects, and a formal framework would be created in collaboration with the SGPC.
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Jathedar appeals for peace amid border tensions
Akal Takht officiating jathedar Giani Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj expressed concern over the tensions between India and Pakistan, stating that war is not a solution to any problem and that the message of peace, love, and brotherhood must be upheld. Expressing concern over the condition of families stranded at the Attari international border, he said, "Mothers are crying for their children, and children for their mothers." Wars, he said, have never solved any issues and have only brought devastation to humanity, animals, and the environment. Regarding the water dispute with Haryana, he said that Punjab holds the first right over its waters. He emphasized that this is not merely an issue of drinking water but a matter of preventing Punjab from turning barren. Water can only be given to Haryana if Punjab has a surplus, he said.
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