Nanak Shah Fakir

The film was very slow and boring. I found the the CGI Back or White contour (sometime silhouette) image of Guru Nanak Dev ji very distracting. Even a child watching next to me kept pointing that out. In fact, not showing the image of Guru Nanak ji is a misinterpretation of His teachings in early 1900s done most likely deliberately by the Sikh sect Tat Khalsa which ran on an anti Hindu ideology to create a unique identity of Sikhs, separate from Hindus despite the fact Guru Nanak ji was a born Hindu. This sect even violently destroyed non Sikh symbols, objects etc from Sikh temples in early 1900s. Script was bad. Editing was bad. Screenplay was strange because perhaps having to Not show Guru ji's image. Camera placement or the viewing angles came out to be weird for the same reason. As screenplay was bad too, actors looked under-utilised. The two or three lead female actors in the film were literally hamming. Classical music was good but the background score was way to modern.

This is a work of devotion; the movie and its soundtracks left you with the feeling of deep meditation. A part of the Bhakti movement era is beautifully created. For the epic scale of the story, which includes extensive travels of Guru Nanak, the use of some Indian landscapes is truly fascinating. I am in love with the visual divinity of 'Gagan Mein Thaal' song, the Aarti by Guru Nanak at Jagannath Puri.

It's obvious that the makers took the audial & visual references from the epic historical movies of roman era (e.g. Gladiator) and some movies made on Jesus. Many scenes give the feeling that they are happening in Jerusalem's street or in Israel's desert. This remark is compliment.

Brilliantly put together despite the forced editing. Much needed and respect to the people who put this together. More of this please.

I did not know anything about Guru Nanak's life. Once I started watching this movie I was surprised with the craft of the movie. Great story line, excellent actors, beautiful songs and soothing background score.

I find this movie very peaceful and very skillfully made. You will learn a lot from this movie.

Dialogs are so beautifully written, these are some of my favorite.

"Naam Khumari Nanaka ... chadhi rahe din raat"

And songs I love is "Daya Kapa santok sookh". Every actor has done amazing work.

Arif Zakari is a veteran actor has done great justice to the role. Great to see Tom Alter as well.

As a muslim devotee of Guru nanak dev g all I'll say is that I cried all the way through out the movie . Amazing movie Than waheguru