Why Controversy Over Chardikala Movie 2026: Who Is Opposing These Movies & Why? Exclusive Interview

The new Punjabi film Chardikala has sparked renewed debate surrounding the cinematic portrayal of Sikh shaheeds (martyrs). Opinion remains divided: while one section supports these films as a vital medium for narrating history to younger generations, another strongly opposes them. This opposition cites an Adesh (directive) issued by the Akal Takht Sahib, which strictly prohibits the dramatic depiction of the Sikh Gurus, their families, the Sahibzadey, the Gurus' companion Gursikhs, and Sikh martyrs. Highlighting this stance, the SGPC-appointed acting Jathedar of the Akal Takht Sahib, Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj, recently rejected a Bollywood filmmaker's proposal to produce a movie about the Sikh general Hari Singh Nalwa. However, some argue that this prohibition should not extend to recent historical events and modern-day shaheeds. To explore this complex issue, journalist Mandeep Singh sat down with Pardeep Singh Eyali, a representative of the Jatha Sikh Youth Power of Punjab. As an organization actively campaigning against the portrayal of Sikh martyrs in film, this interview seeks to provide an in-depth understanding of their viewpoint. #SikhSiyasat #SikhYouthPowerofPunjab #PunjabiMovies #Pollywood #AmyVirk #EntertainmentIndustry #FilmIndustry #GippyGrewal #GurpreetGhuggi #NimratKhaira #Akaal #AkaalMovie #MovieReview #JarnailSingh #Actor #MandeepSinghJournalist #GuruNanakJahaz #TarsemJassar #PunjabiMovies2025 #LatestPunjabiMovies #NewBook #SikhHistory #SikhHistoryExplained #SikhItihas #PardeepSinghEyali #ParmjeetSinghGazi ---- ---- ---- ---- 📣 Join Membership of Sikh Siyasat's YouTube Channel to Listen Audiobooks and Support Sikh Siyasat Media -- https://bit.ly/joinSikhSiyasat ---- ---- ---- ---- 📱 INSTALL OUR OFFICIAL APP:- ✅ Get Sikh Siyasat App for iPhone from Apple App Store - https://bit.ly/sikhsiyasatiosapp ✅ Get Sikh Siyasat App for Android from Google Play Store - https://bit.ly/sikhsiyasatapp ---- ---- ---- ---- 🎧📚 Get Sikh Siyasat App to Listen to Sikh and Punjabi Audio Books. 👉🏾 Get Our App Now - https://bit.ly/SikhSiyasatApp ---- ---- ---- ---- ♻️ JOIN US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:- ✅ Like Sikh Siyasat's Facebook Page -   / sikhsiyasatmedia   ✅ Follow Sikh Siyasat on Twitter -   / sikhsiyasatpb   ✅ Follow Sikh Siyasat on Instagram -   / sikhsiyasat_   ✅ Subscribe Sikh Siyasat's YouTube Channel -    / sikhsiyasat   ---- ---- ---- ---- 🌏 OUR WEBSITES: - 🌐 News & Views in English - https://sikhsiyasatnews.net 🌐 News & Videos in Punjabi - https://sikhsiyasatnews.info ---- ---- ---- ---- 🔰 Join Our Telegram Channel:- ❇️ Join Sikh Siyasat's Official Telegram Channel - https://t.me/sikhsiyasat ---- ---- ---- ---- 🔰 Join Us on WhatsApp:- 👉🏾 Step 1:- Save Our WhatsApp Number +918556067689 to Your Phone Contacts. 👉🏾 Step 2:- Send Us Your Name via WhatsApp Message. ❇️ Send Us A WhatsApp Message Now - https://wa.me/918556067689 ---- ---- ---- ---- Visit Our Online 📚 Books Shop (We deliver 📚 Books Globally) ✅ Order 📚 Books from Sikh Siyasat via WhatsApp:- https://wa.me/c/918968225990 ---- ---- ---- ---- Order Products from Sikh Siyasat's YouTube+Spreadshirt Store: ✅ Visit our store now to order products -    / @sikhsiyasat   ---- ---- ---- ---- 🙏🏽 Share Your Feedback:- 📬 via email - [email protected] 👤 via Facebook Messenger - https://m.me/sikhsiyasat 📟 via WhatsApp - https://wa.me/918556067689