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The Coach Who Never Lost a Match. The story of legendary coach, Sardar Harbail Singh, who gave India its golden era of world dominance in hockey

The main focus of the documentary is based on the adventures life of this gallant soldier Brig. Pritam Singh (Saviour of Poonch, Sher Baccha, nick named by residents of Poonch). who was born on 5th October 1911 in village Dina in district Ferozepur, Punjab. He was commissioned in the Punjab Regiment in 1937 and served during the 2nd World War in North Western Frontier Provence and Italy. He was posted in Singapore during 1942 and badly wounded in an air raid during the fighting and taken as prisoner of War by the Japanese. Brig. Pritam Singh then Capt. along with Capt. G.S. Parab and Capt. Balbir Singh escaped from Singapore on 4th May 1942 during which time they travelled by land and sea covering a distance of 3000 miles via Siam (Thailand, Burma, Myanmar) through dense forest and under very difficult conditions they barely survived to reach Burma after six grueling months. All the three officers were awarded the Military Cross by Field Marshal and Commander-in-Chief in India Mr. A. P. Wavell on 31st March 1943. From 1942 to 1945 he served in the Middle East with distinction and graduated from Staff College in 1945. On 31st of October 1947 when his unit was in Delhi to maintain law and order after the partition and riots he took over command of 1st Kumaon now 3 Para and reached Singapore the very next day on 1st November to safe guard Srinagar which was under attack by the raiders from Pakistan and Afghanistan who were almost about to take over Srinagar Airport if military assistance have not arrived. He took part in the battle of Shellatang 7 kms. outside Kashmir where the raiders were defeated and pushed back making Srinagar secure from the enemy. On 21st November 1947 Lt. Col. Pritam Singh with 491 soldiers entered Poonch which was surrounded by Pakistan from all sides and where almost 40,000 civilian refugees had taken shelter along with 10,000 residents. The Prime Minister Jawahar Lal Nehru against the wishes of the Army top brass took a decision to save Poonch at all cost and realizing the responsibility and urgency of the situation Col. Pritam Singh got into action immediately and from the able bodied refugees and citizens raised two new battalions named 9 & 11 Militia which are today called J & K Light Infantry Posted in Srinagar. Due to his efforts he built an airstrip at Poonch which made it possible for air commodore Baba Mehar Singh to land the 1st Dakota's which made it possible to bring in reinforcements, medical aid, food grains and also evacuate the refugees mainly elderly, women and children to Jammu and Srinagar since there were very limited rations and the onset of winters for which the inhabitants were not prepared. The gallant officer was court martialed on very flimsy grounds and his case needs to re-visited so that he is exonerated of these charges. During the videography/shooting in Poonch we interviewed many ex-soldiers and residents who were of the same view as us. Pakistani Commander Brigadier Sher Khan, who told Maj Gen. K.S. Thimayya DSO after J & K operations - "If I admired anyone at all on the Indian side, it was Pritam Singh who had fought very gallantly against an overwhelming force around Punch." It is the story which needs to tell everyone, because it is story of the saviour, who saved motherland, who saved religion, who saved faith, who saved the Nature, who saved humanity, who saved more than 40,000 people of Poonch. It is story of inspiration, struggle and great survival. But he faced the court-martial and died as a forgotten soldier. Why? The people of Poonch gives the whole place of heart to Brig. Pritam Singh, they give the names of their child on his name, but the rest of the world don't know about the great hero. The documentary will be told all the narrative.

"DOCTOR JI" tells the story of Dr. Bhagat Singh Thind, a soldier, and a man of peace who fought tenaciously for his rights, elevated the lives of countless Americans, and will be remembered as one of the 20th century's great spiritual teachers. Against daunting odds, he became the first US Army soldier allowed to wear a turban. This battle set up an even greater one, where he took his plea for citizenship all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court, changing the definition of citizenship along the way.

Veer struggles between tradition and independence when his mother tries to have him get into an arranged marriage with a woman who is hiding her own secrets.

The centuries-old Parmesan Cheese industry of Northern Italy is one of history, passion, tradition and.... Sikhs?

The true and unlikely story of an American born, turban-wearing Sikh man, Vishavjit Singh, who after a lifetime of facing prejudice, self-doubt and violence, finally finds acceptance in a superhero costume.

America is known as the melting pot of the world. You can find immigrants and their descendants scattered throughout the country, from sea to shining sea. There are countless languages, countless colors, cultures, creeds. And yet even in New York, the most diverse city in the country, Americans still have a very narrow perspective of what an American should look like. Enter Sikh Captain America. A political cartoonist created the character after witnessing hate crimes against Sikhs in India and the United States. He took it to a Comic Con, sparked conversations there, and decided to bring it to life by having someone dress up as Captain America (with a turban): himself. 'Red, White, and Beard' is a quirky, lighthearted glance into Sikh Captain America and the man behind this growing phenomenon. The more he brings the character to the people, the more he hopes they recognize their own prejudices toward Sikhs and other religious, ethnic, and cultural minorities. But is the public only respecting the superhero figure, or do they truly realize what the artist is saying?

The Last Killing is the story of how an ordinary man became a whistleblower to the extrajudicial killings in Punjab, India, and his 20 year fight for justice on behalf of the victim families.

Documentary of Lord Singh - Indarjit Singh and Lady Singh - Kanwaljit Kaur who immigrated from India to England.

A journey of Oneness which is inspired by historical texts and guided by the philosophy of Guru Nanak, the gentle valiant.

This is a story about a Sikh immigrant who started a farm in California.

Based in December 1984, Chaurassi is about a middle-aged Sikh couple living in Bhopal. Having lost many of their relatives and friends in the nationwide anti-Sikh carnage that started in Delhi, they are in a precarious emotional state. It is set during the nascency of the Bhopal Gas Tragedy, which was later declared the fourth major tragic incident of the year 1984 in India.

Story of Kamal Singh who started learning ballet at the ripe age of seventeen years and went on to became a global sensation. Coming from a humble background in Delhi, Kamal overcame all barriers through his talent and determination

The Koh- I- noor diamond , the largest and the most precious diamond in the world mined around 5000 years ago in India was the Jewel in the Crown of many Indian Maharajas but was looted along with many other precious jewels by the Iranian Afghani ruler Nadir Shah in the 14th century and then became part of Afghanistans Rulers. This story traces the diamond's Journey and how Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the ruler of the richest Indian Kingdom of Punjab , managed to get this diamond back to India by using his troops to save Shah Shuja of Afghanistan who had inherited the diamond but then refused to part with the diamond which had been promisd in return for his safety . Instead he lied that the diamond was no longer in his possession. But the Maharaja using his spies along his clever wit and diplomacy managed to extricate this diamond from Shah Shuja of Afghanistan in the 19th century. Today this diamond is the Jewel in the Crown of Queen Elizabeth of United Kingdom ....That in iteself will be another story of deceipt and trickery of the British East India Company.

BECOMING ATMA tells the story of Atma Singh, a French man who was raised Catholic and converted to Sikhism. Atma defines his own identity by being a businessman, a yogi, a father, and much more.

A mother imparts spiritual teachings onto her son and makes him a strong Sikh to overcome fear, violence, hatred, loneliness and other negative life situations that plague us.

On the 13th of April in 1919, a peaceful protest by civilians turned into a horrific bloodshed that stunned the nation. A day that traditionally falls on Baisakhi is also a dark reminder of the Jallianwala Bagh 'hatyakand' (massacre). To mark its centenary, all leading media houses in the country revisited the past. The Indian Government has begun restoration work at the fateful site. Britain finally expressed their regret over the suffering caused due to the massacre, a hundred years too late. Does revisiting the history with much fanfare reopen the old scars or has the time been able to heal? The documentary takes one to the site that witnessed the baseless, brutal killings. It is weaved through heart-wrenching narratives from the descendants of the martyrs who have kept the stories buried deep in their hearts over the generations. Artists, authors, historians and researchers revisit the tragedy and how have things unfolded since then, through their work of art, writing and research.

Sarbat Da Bhala is the inspiring story of the Largest Community Food Kitchen in Pur Hiran, District Hoshiarpur in Punjab, India.

SILVER LINING, an inspiring journey in a documentary of 40 minutes showcasing the journey of a philanthropic American Sikh towards establishing a mission to improve eye health-care to serve the underprivileged population in Punjab, India.

Witness an insight into the mystery of God's power. A senile non-Sikh beggar comes to know the true meaning of God and thus surrender himself in front of the Almighty.

The story of a lonely wedding DJ and his quest to find love.

A young bi-racial fi lmmaker faces his Sikh heritage for the fi rst time during the fateful year 1984, when Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's troops stormed the Sikh's holiest shrine, The Golden Temple, triggering yet more violence and tragedy. The parallel lives of the fi lmmaker and the Prime Minister intersect twice in this tale of cowardice, courage, religion, politics, violence, and inspiration.

In the summer of 2012 the world watched on as 100-year-old Fauja Singh, the world's oldest marathon runner, carried the Olympic torch through London. That highly anticipated run was just the latest of many awards and much praise in the life of a man who doesn't know the meaning of ·the golden years." Brought up dirt poor in a Punjabi village, and suffering from depression after the deaths of his beloved wife and son, Fauja took up running at the tender age of 89. To everyone's surprise, he was a world class athlete, winning age-limit races from the very beginning. With his tall, lithe runner's body, perfect stride, and flowing white beard and turban, Fauja simply cannot be missed in a race. But it's what lies beneath the surface that makes Fauja a true champion. Through his dedication to Sikh awareness, and his ability to keep on going and giving despite great hardship, Fauja Singh is a living testament to the strength and power of the human spirit.