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Op/Ed: Brief Review of the

Movie “Chaar Sahibzaade”
By Sikh24 - November 12, 2014

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The animated movie “Chaar Sahibzaade” is based

on the lives and historical events leading to the
shaheedi of the all four sons of Guru Gobind Singh
Ji. The plot of the movie starts in Anandpur
Sahib, showing the upbringing of the Sahibzaadas
and giving glimpses of other family members of
Guru Gobind Singh Ji. While the Sahibzaade and
other characters are depicted through animation,
Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s character is only shown
through pictures. While the tone of the movie is
definitely emotional and sad, there are certain
times when humor is also introduced.

Although the movie is showing only in Punjabi

throughout Western countries, subtitles are
provided for non-Punjabi speakers. The movie
explains the historical aspect of the martyrdom of
the Sahibzaade very well, and even those without
much knowledge of the Sikh history and culture
will be able to grasp most concepts. Having some
understanding of Sikh history will definitely be a
plus, however the movie seems to have been
directed keeping younger generation in mind, to
help them easily understand some of the
concepts of Sikh religion.

Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s sons and other Gursikhs

have been showing wearing traditional Sikh attire.
Even Sikh women have been shown wearing
dastars and nihung-style dumale, keeping Sikh
history in mind.

The movie sheds light on one of the most

horrifying battles ever fought, in which a handful
of Sikhs defended a fort in Chamkaur Sahib,
against a strong army of one million. The movie
shows courage of the Singhs, along with the two
older sons of Guru Gobind Singh Ji, who were
martyred during the battle there. Sikhs are shown
as courageous warriors, with uttermost faith in the
will of God.

After the battle of Chamkaur Sahib, the movie

shifts focus towards the younger sons of Guru
Gobind Singh Ji and Mata Gujar Kaur ji, the
mother of Guru Gobind Singh Ji. There have been
some complaints after Mata Ji’s character being
too emotional, and not strong like that of Mata
Bhag Kaur Ji. A common misconception that
Mata Ji jumped off the “Thanda Burj” after
assassination of the younger Sahibzaade is
cleared as Mata Ji is shown take her last breaths
after completion of Jap Ji Sahib path.

In addition to the role of the Sahibzaade, much

emphasis has also been paid on the life of Mata
Bhag Kaur towards the later part of the movie.

The movie definitely touches every heart and

leaves the viewers inspired by the noble lives of
Sikhs. The movie is based on true life events, and
not mere fictional novels. When providing any
critism over the movie, one must realize the
hardships that must have been faced by the crew
in remaining in line with Sikh principle of not
allowing persons to play role of Sikh Gurus.
Furthermore, “Chaar Sahibzaade” is one of the
first Sikh 3D movies ever produced. It’s a good
start, and we hope to see such projects continue
in future.

Similar to the Chaar Sahibzaade, the Chandigarh

based Vismaad Productions has also released 5
animated movies based on Sikh history. These
movies have been appreciated much in the West,
and unlike the Chaar Sahibzaade, they were never
released on a big scale in Punjab and India.
Please take your entire family to watch the movie
in theaters, don’t wait for the DVD.

Please email us if you would like to submit a

review of the movie.

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4 COMMENTS

kala Singh November 21, 2014 At 4:51 am

I have watched this movie many times. I
still have urge to see it again. It inspire as I
know it is based on true story of history. I
see history in visual motion. I do not need
to imagine that what Indian Saints/ Gurus
did for us spiritually & justice & protect
people from cruelty. It is very emotional &
sentimental to visualise the truth infront of
our eyes in motion. Only thing which I felt
was that technology of animation is not of
world class. The fact which Baweja could
not understand that Gurus’ all family
members were highly advance disciple of
Gurus, which made them distinct from
common people.
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usha November 14, 2014 At 2:30 pm

waheguru gio
dhan guru dhan guru ki sikhi
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sukhdev singh November 12, 2014 At 9:50

am

I am a singaporean. This movie is not

showing in singapore why. In singapore no
punjabi movie is shown. But Chaar
Shaibzaadi is a must see movie for all sikh
in singapore and all world . Please bring
this movie here in singapore. And also is
good that the movie will also be in English
so all the world will knew what is our sikh
story about. Tks
Reply

Manmohan Singh November 12, 2014 At

5:15 am

jo bolla so nihal ,sat shree akal

Reply

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