Gippy Grewal's Akaal Faces Backlash For Alleged Misrepresentation Of Sikh Network.
Actor Gippy Grewal's state-of-the-art punjabi film Akaal: The Unconquered has drawn considerable complaint over allegations of misrepresenting the Sikh community.
The movie, which was released in theaters on april 10, first of all, garnered advantageous evaluations from each critic and audience. But it has sparked controversy amongst contributors of the Sikh community, mainly senior Sikh leader Baba Bakshish Singh.
In line with information from the enterprise IANS, Singh condemned the film for allegedly disrespecting Sikh values and hurting religious sentiments. He claimed that the movie depicts Sikh characters carrying out moves deemed beside the point and disrespectful—which includes eating alcohol and tobacco and performing as mundits (without unshorn hair). He argued that such portrayals damage the network's photo.
Set inside the 1840s punjab, the movie follows the life of Sardar Akaal Singh and is sponsored through karan Johar. Singh further said that if the film intends to mirror the legacy of historical Sikh warriors like hari Singh Nalwa or Jassa Singh Ahluwalia, then the responsibility falls on the filmmakers and actors to portray those figures with dignity, historic accuracy, and respect.
In addition, Singh allegedly accused the authorities of helping the filmmaker, claiming the aim was to undermine Sikh records . Following his remarks, he reportedly became detained via punjab Police.
Akaal: The Unconquered centers on the principled leader Akaal Singh and his hamlet as they face the brutalities of Jangi Jahan and his forces after the dying of Maharaja Ranjit Singh.
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