Archive · 17 Nov 2025
SGPC Demands Withdrawal of 'Hind Di Chadar' Animation Film
A Sikh organization called the SGPC, which is like a parliament for Sikhs, has asked filmmakers to stop the release of a new animated movie named 'Hind Di Chadar'.
This movie is about Guru Tegh Bahadur, a very important Sikh leader.
The SGPC believes the movie shows some mistakes about Sikh history and beliefs.
They also said that it's against Sikh rules to show their Gurus using animation or imagination.
The SGPC's leader said that it's especially not okay to release this movie right now because Sikhs are remembering the anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur's sacrifice.
The movie was planned to come out soon.
The SGPC has requested the makers of the animation film 'Hind Di Chadar' not to release it.
The film is based on the life of the ninth Sikh Guru, Guru Tegh Bahadur.
SGPC cited 'shortcomings concerning Sikh principles, history, and overall portrayal' as reasons for their objection.
The SGPC also stated that depicting Sikh Gurus through animation is prohibited by Sikh principles and Akal Takht edicts.
The film was scheduled for release on November 21, 2025, during the commemoration of Guru Tegh Bahadur's martyrdom anniversary.
- Who
- Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC)
- What
- Requested the makers of the animation film 'Hind Di Chadar' not to release it.
- When
- Monday, with Akal Takht's letter issued on November 13.
- Where
- Chandigarh (SGPC's statement location), India.
- Why
- Concerns over alleged shortcomings in Sikh principles, history, and portrayal, and the prohibition of animating Sikh Gurus.
SGPC's Stance
Filmmaker's (Implied) Stance
Portrayal of Sikh Gurus
SGPC's Stance
Depicting Sikh Gurus through imagination or animation is strictly prohibited and violates Sikh principles and Akal Takht edicts.
Filmmaker's (Implied) Stance
The film is an animation based on the life of Guru Tegh Bahadur, suggesting an intent to use animation for historical portrayal.
Content Accuracy
SGPC's Stance
The film contains several shortcomings concerning Sikh principles, history, and overall portrayal.
Filmmaker's (Implied) Stance
The articles do not contain the filmmaker's explicit defense of the content, but the film's existence implies a belief in its accuracy or artistic license.
Release Appropriateness
SGPC's Stance
Releasing an animation film related to Guru Tegh Bahadur, deviating from Sikh principles, is not appropriate, especially during the commemoration of his martyrdom anniversary.
Filmmaker's (Implied) Stance
The film was scheduled for release, indicating the filmmakers intended to proceed with its distribution.
- Film Title
- Hind Di Chadar
- Production Company
- Baweja Movie Pvt Ltd.
- Subject
- Life of the ninth Sikh Guru, Guru Tegh Bahadur
- Scheduled Release Date
- November 21, 2025
- Requesting Body
- Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC)
- Reason for Objection
- Concerns regarding Sikh principles, history, portrayal, and prohibition of animated depiction of Gurus.
