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Saka The Martyrs of Nankana Sahib
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Wikipedia article
'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.
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.
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.
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