Saka – The Martyrs of Nankana Sahib explained

Saka - The Martyrs of Nankana Sahib
Director:	Jagmeet Singh Samundri
Producer:	Sukhbir Sandhar Harvinder Singh Sandhar
Starring:	Mukul Dev Aman Dhaliwal Oshin Brar Ramit Ghai
Studio:	Sukhbir Sandhar Films pvt. Ltd
Distributor:	Sandhar Films And Music
Runtime:	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 peaceful efforts to liberate Gurdwara Janam Asthan at Nankana Sahib.

Cast

• Mukul Dev as Lachhman Singh Dharowali
• Aman Dhaliwal
• Oshin Brar
• Dev Kharoud as Kehar Singh
• Hardeep Gill
• Stass Klassen as British governor of Lahore (Edward Douglas MacLagan)
• Mahabir Bhullar as Mahant Narain Dass

Planning and Shooting

The set of Gurudwara Sahib was raised at cost of 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.

Notes and References

1. Web site: SAKA - THE MARTYRS OF NANKANA SAHIB . British Board of Film Classification . 20 April 2016.
2. Web site: Service . Tribune News . Martyrdom tale to come alive on silver screen . Tribune India. 20 April 2016 . 20 April 2016.
3. Web site: Sikh history inspires Jagmeet, director of upcoming film ‘Saka’ . hindustantimes.com . 21 October 2015 . 20 April 2016.
4. Web site: India . Efforts on to get Saka released in Pakistan, ‘A’ certificate from Indian Board unfair . The Indian Express . 4 April 2016 . 20 April 2016.
5. Web site: Makkar fumes at CBFC’s ‘A’ certification for ‘Saka Nankana Sahib’ . hindustantimes.com . 4 April 2016 . 20 April 2016.
6. News: Producer blames film board for biased attitude.