CHAAR SAHIBZAADE (Guru Gobind Singhji's four sons) - movie

[ms514]

VAHEGURU JI KA KHALSA, VAHEGURU JI KI FATEH

Sold out in our area yesterday. At least 50+ Sangat was standing outside the theater, unable to get in. And were HAPPY that a positive initiative was receiving the Sangat's money and would encourage more movies like this. The 3D had such demand, that the theater had to convert the regular showing into 3D to meet demand. There is a LOT of ticket sale for this movie.

Booked 30 tickets for today's showing in 3D with our local Sangat and found out while getting tickets that that showing was sold out after getting our tickets.

Showing a representation of Guru Sahib's face - it is a tightrope all of the time - how much you can show, how much animation you can do, whether you should do any face at all - advantages and disadvantages to both. The static face was probably the safe bet - otherwise, opposition to the movie could be overwhelming and then we have no movie. Bhai Sukhvinder Singh from Vismaad stated that when he made the movie Sahibzadae, he was reported to the Akaal Takht Sahib and demonstrations were planned outside theaters. When he questioned whether the protesters or opponents had seen the movie, they said no. He told them to at least watch the movie - they did and retracted their opposition. An unenviable position to be sure and something to appreciate as to the precarious nature of religious film productions.

[Pakandi baba]

Is there a dubbed English version? why not if no? should be done in as many languages as possible to get the message of Sikhi worldwide!

Would have been brilliant if they could have had a Halo/Light behind the Guru Ji!

[InderjitS]

This movie is turning into a revolution. I haven't seen it yet, but the reactions of people to this movie would bring you to tears. Young Sikhs who do not keep Sikhi saroop are pledging that they are going to stop doing beadbi of their kes. Little kids in tears are vowing never to waver from the path of Sikhi. And on a few instances I even saw Hindus posting on Facebook that after watching this movie they have every intention to embrace Sikhi. Even Bollywood stars such as Shilpa Shetty and some others have heavily appreciated this movie.

Despite what we make of Bollywood we respect and give credit to these stars (tbh I've only heard of Shilpa) for giving recognition to the film and viewing it in a positive light. Just by them giving the film a seal of approval will help spread the word more than any other means to the hundreds of millions globally that view them as role models.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucPJifluuBg

[Mehtab Singh]

[Jonny101]

This is a very good thing that Baweja father and son has done. May Guru Jee bless them for this

[SinghStation]

Chaar Sahibzaade 3D Punjabi Movie Review

Writing a review for movies like “Chaar Sahibzaade” is really tough. It is difficult to give expressions to some things in life. And reviewing this movie is no less than herculean task.

“Chaar Sahibzaade” the epic saga of the sacrifices of the four sons (Sahibzaade) of Dhan Sri Guru Gobind Singh Sahib Ji – the 10th Guru of the Sikhs, is one of the most historic blunders of the Mughal rulers of the times.

The film tells the story of the supreme sacrifice of the four sons (Chaar Sahibzaade) of Guru Gobind Singh Ji. It begins with the still of the first Sikh guru Nanak with rich and resonating voice over of Om Puri informing us about how he talked about the atrocities perpetrated by Babar to forcibly convert non-Muslims to his faith. The Voice Over (VO) goes on to describe, supported by stills, as to how Kashmiri Pandits approached the 9th Guru of the panth Guru Tegh Bahadur to save them from forced conversion and how he stood up for them, challenging the Mughal emperor that if he could convert him, the whole of India would take to Islam. He sacrificed his life for his convictions. He was beheaded in Delhi on the orders of Aurangzeb, the then Mughal emperor.

We get to know about Guru Gobind Singh taking over as the 10th Sikh guru with his headquarters at Anandpur Sahib. The animated story begins. The sons (sahibzaade) of the Guru are being groomed as warriors, scholars, and Shabad singers.

The movie has very powerfully represented the animation character of Dhan Guru Gobind Singh. Though no one can even imagine even the slightest pinch of the glorification of our Gurus, but it was a very respectable and first hand approach of the movie director to show the glimpse of Parkash of Guru Gobind Singh ji. Personally speaking, I was not even able to face the animated character of Guru Gobind Singh ji in the movie itself, and the whole day and night after watching the movie, I kept thinking and thinking the Parkash of our Gurus, that is lightening the whole universe.

Though the filmmakers and the writers try to soften the hard-hitting edges of the historical narrative, they do not camouflage the fact that Mughal rulers used barbaric coercive methods to convert people to Islam and they were intolerant to all other faiths in similar ways as ISIS is today.

It’s the content of the film and its message that matter here and not the form. The film uses basic low-end animation technique. It’s not a great technological feat in view of the kinds of advances that have been made in this field. Nevertheless, it’s an engaging and moving drama.

There were some facts though, which seemed to be distorted in the movie but that still does not give a major setback to the movie compared to the positive side effects. The movie shows ‘Khanda’ insignia on the dastars of Sahibzaades and other Singhs picturised in the movie, whereas historically the ‘Khanda’ symbol originated long after the Guruship period.

I do not wish to criticize, however I look at the portrayal of Mata Gujri ji. In reality, Mata Gurjri ji was a warrior queen. She wore a proud dastaar, along with Sahib Sri Guru Tegh Bahadhur Sahib ji, she spent decades in Bhagti. Like Mata Bhag Kaur ji, she also led Khalsa forces into battle from a young age. She was never weak or emotional, despite elderly she was antaryami, full of bhagti and bir rass.

Also remembering my childhood stories read from some historical books and listening to some old Dhadi vaars, there was a mention that when the Jalads who were building the bricked wall to execute Chhote Sahibzaade. The book stated that during the construction of the wall nearby the knee of Sahibzaade, it started getting bit slanted and the Jalads tried to break the brick then the youngest Sahibzaada Baba Fateh Singh ji warned the jalads saying that, “Sade Gode Di Chappni Nu Shil De par Ett Na Todi, Tutti Hoi Ett Sikhi De Mahalla Nu Nahi Laga Kardi “. I feel speechless on remembering these words…and was awaiting for this scene onto the screen, however it was missed by the story writer.

In the end, My hearty kudos and gratitude to the filmmakers, for giving us a film that tells us about our glorious historical struggle to save our pluralist culture from the murderous Islamist onslaught so truthfully and boldly.

More films like these should be made. What we need is to work a little harder with higher technical benchmarks. Our history has thousands of stories like BRAVEHEART if we care to leaf through its pages. We also have the technical resources to make world-class films.

I wish more and more people watch this film for its message. I’m disregarding its serious technical and artistic flaws and giving it a high score hoping it prompts you to watch it. Its a great master piece tool to educate our upcoming generations.

http://singhstation.net/2014/11/chaar-sahibzaade-3d-punjabi-movie-review/

[Jonny101]

Speechless review says it all

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HH2dx1MzzAM

[13Mirch]

Revolutionary, but they seriously need to contemplate some detailed historic research e.g. Chand-Toora Khanda, Chair Aina armor, Nihangs, Singhs wearing pajamas etc.

[jkvlondon]

Speechless review says it all

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HH2dx1MzzAM

They are crying today but will they keep their rehit and become Gursikhs Tomorrow? That is the million dollar question .

[mal]

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