#HistoricalDrama — Set in 1914, Guru Nanak Jahaz follows the daring journey of a ship chartered by visionary Sikh businessman Baba Gurdit Singh, carrying Indian immigrants to Canada under the challenge of discriminatory laws. On board is revolutionary Mewa Singh Lopoke, whose sacrifice in the face of colonial oppression becomes a rallying cry for resistance. The film dramatizes the real-life Komagata Maru incident in which hundreds of Indian passengers were denied entry into Canada, confronting racism and injustice on the high seas and beyond. OTTPlay+2NOWRUNNING+2
Boldly the story highlights themes of diaspora, identity, colonial power and the fight for dignity.
📺 MOVIE DETAILS
- 🎞 Release Date: 1 May 2025 (India) Elcinema+1
- 🎬 Director: Sharan Art punjabiscreen.com+1
- 🏢 Producer: Manpreet Singh Johol Wikipedia
- 🎭 Lead Cast:
- Tarsem Jassar as Mewa Singh Lopoke Wikipedia+1
- Gurpreet Ghuggi as Baba Gurdit Singh punjabiscreen.com+1
- Edward Sonnenblick as William C. Hopkinson (British immigration officer) Wikipedia+1
- 📝 Language: Punjabi AlloCiné+1
- ⏳ Runtime: Approx. 2h 22m NOWRUNNING
- 🏷 Genre: Historical drama, action, based on true events Rotten Tomatoes+1
- 🌍 Production Note: Features an international cast (including Hollywood actors) to bring authenticity and global appeal. punjabiscreen.com+1
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