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Honey Trehan Explains Gurbani’s Role in Khalra Film

Honey Trehan Explains Gurbani’s Role in Khalra Film
'Why Did it Take 31 Years for Khalra to Get His Due?': Honey Trehan Interview · thequint.com

Honey Trehan directed a film about Jaswant Singh Khalra.

He wanted the film to show Khalra’s religious side respectfully.

Trehan learned that Khalra taught his children one line from Gurbani every morning.

In one scene, Khalra bows before the Guru Granth Sahib.

The film team carefully timed a page-turning moment during the prayer.

Diljit trusted that the moment would happen correctly.

Trehan said this was Diljit’s first shot and the starting point of the character’s journey.

Key facts

Director
Honey Trehan
Central figure
Jaswant Singh Khalra
Religious text
Gurbani
Religious scripture
Guru Granth Sahib
First shot
The described scene was Diljit’s first shot in the film.
Scene timing
The Ang Palatna had to occur at a particular time during the shot.
Consultation
Trehan said he showed the film to the SGPC and Akal Takht Sahib, which appreciated his use of Gurbani.

Quotes

Diljit Dosanjh

Actor portraying Jaswant Singh Khalra in the film

“Baaji, Maharaj karange”
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