Bhai Taru Singh, a Movie by Vismaad Productions

The American writer Muriel Rukeyser once said that the universe is made up, not of atoms, but of stories. This especially holds true for the Sikh universe. Stories or anecdotes from our short but action-packed history provide us with guidance, inspiration and resilience. Who needs fictional super-heroes when the Sikh narrative provides us with so many real-life heroes who did extraordinary things?

For most Sikhs, myself included, these Sikh stories told to us by our parents and grandparents were an essential part of growing up Sikh. However, we’re quickly losing this great oral tradition. For a variety of reasons, parents and grandparents aren’t telling sakhis like they used to and kids aren’t listening to them.

In attempt to transfer our stories to the next generation of Sikhs. the folks at Vismaad have taken on the monumental challenge of bringing our Sikh heroes to the big screen. With their previous productions, Sahibzadey, The Rise Of Khalsa, and Sundri – The Brave Kaur, they have single handedly created the genre of Sikh animation and brought our history to life. While there have been lots of technical challenges and limitations with the films, largely due to budget constraints, no one can question the hard work, dedication and sacrifice of Sukhwinder Singh and his team.
Reference:: Sikh Philosophy Network http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/history-of-sikhism/26715-bhai-taru-singh-movie-vismaad-productions.html

Their latest project deals with another great hero from Sikh history. The story of Bhai Taru Singh is a great example of this courage and faith. Imprisoned by Mughal rulers, Bhai Taru Singh chose to be scalped alive rather than abdicate his faith and cut his hair. His sacrifice is remembered daily by Sikhs around the world in our ardaas (jina Singhan, Singhnian ne khoprian lahaian).
Reference:: Sikh Philosophy Network http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/showthread.php?t=26715

Here’s a trailer for the upcoming film:




Unfortunately, most Sikh parents are willing to look past the hypocrisy of buying a pirated (illegal) copy of a Sikh film to teach their kids about Sikh values. As a result, traditional distribution channels (i.e. DVDs) haven’t worked for Vismaad. Instead they’ve relied on private screenings in cities around the world to raise the funds to pay for their films. So there will be 23 screenings of Bhai Taru Singh in 13 cities across the US, Canada and the UK in less than three weeks, starting in late September. A schedule is available on the film’s website.

Please try to go out and watch the film. We hope that it lives up to expectations, is widely viewed by Sikhs around the world, and inspires others to make our history relevant to a new generation of Sikhs.

 
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they got the turbans wrong yet again.

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Reference:: Sikh Philosophy Network http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/showthread.php?t=26715

No veer Ji, they are actually not teaching/interested in any "sikh Values"..they just want FREE ENTERTAINMENT..and IF thats one of YOUR Films..so be it...IF not they will settle for a PIRATED Copy of Singh is King....or any other "entertainment"...
SIKHS have grown up on FREE LUNCH ( Guru Ka Langgar ) for too long..we have HORDES of FREE LOADERS wearing huge cholas, round trurbans and malas etc and FLEECING SIKHS of their "hard earned/not so hard earned as well"...for builkdign huge marble edifices called DERAS/Gurdwaras of their own Maryada/chelas... Sikhs have no time for Values/gurmatt or time to teach these to their children..they MUST earn a lot of Dollars/Pounds..so they can "IMPRESS" their poorer neighbours/cousoins....and also GIVE to the NEXT SANT JI that comes a BEGGING...even the poorest of the poor villagers in Punjab dont escape these beggars...and you cannot escape them and their tokrees if you visit any Gurdwara in Punjab...Kar sewa..this SEWA..that SEWA.. DOUBLE GOLUCKS in Darbar sahibs, In Langgar halls, Outside in the Corridors..everywhere you go..THERE are TWO or MORE GOLUCKS !!
Reference:: Sikh Philosophy Network http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/showthread.php?t=26715
IF you really want "returns"..give your marketing rights to one of the more "famous sants......they will make sure the Sangats "buy" the DVDs as SEWA at inflated prices...
No offense meant no malice towards none...just hard reality of our Kaum today...

I AM A SEVEN YEARS OLD. THE MOVIE WAS GOOD. I LEARNED TO BE BRAVE LIKE bhai TARU SIngh ji.

Yash,

Guru Fateh.

I am very proud of you. Your wonderful remarks made me feel brave too.

Please help all your friends even if some are not Sikhs to become brave like you.

Thanks for sharing.

Regards

Tejwant Singh

Beautifully said Yash ji..I am proud of you. Many 70 year olds have failed to grasp what you caught...Bravo.

Amazing; this really makes the animaiton a success. Please play your part and watch the premiere shows and encourage family and friends to do the same, i am sure your kids will say the same as Yash

Bhai Taru Singh: True Saint Fearless Soldier

Can you buy the DVD?

Please watch the movie at one of the premiere shows happening in your city, let's support this project. Dvd is not planned to be released.