Diljit Dosanjh Unveils First Look of ‘Punjab ’95,’ Based on Activist Jaswant Singh Khalra
Singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh on Twitter shared the first look of his film ‘Punjab ‘95’ which focuses on human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra. The life of Khalra is one of courage and sacrifice, for his work included the exposing of human rights violation during the Punjab militancy time.
Diljit’s Intense First Look
In the poster, Diljit is depicted sitting on floor but strong, injured and in blood stained clothes with only a simple kurt and turban on. Even the action is quite crude and painfully realistic suggesting the emotional spectrum of the movie telling the story of the man who chose to unveil the truth.
This role is another brave decision by Diljit who has beenoriasis for addressing subjects that shape the society and coming up with actionable movies. His make over into Khalra is expected to give the much-needed and challenging sociopolitical punch the film needs to offer.
Jaswant Singh Khalra’s Legacy
Jaswant Singh Khalra was involved in civil rights political activist who undertook research and exposed cases of secret burial and disposal of many unknown bodies during insurgency in Punjab. He brought to fore enforced disappearance, police brutality and highlighted human rights abuses in India at the global level. Unfortunately, he was kidnapped and murdered due to his thirsty for justice.
Finally, the A C,iving of Punjab ‘95 will ensure that many people will hear about Khalra and how he has been a courageous man fighting against the vice of injustice.
Difficulties encountered in the making of the film
Like with any other film there were some difficulties during the shooting of this movie. According to the sources, the CBFC had suggested to make 85 to 120 number of cuts owing to the highly provocative theme. However the challenges that were evident herein made the filmmakers remain focused on the task of providing the audience with a true picture of Khalra and his purposes.
A Promising Cinematic Tribute
The film Punjab ‘95 is set to be an intense drama to pay homage to a man with balls. A spectacular outing from actor and singer Diljit Dosanjh along with an unputdownable story line should give the audience the desired effect.
The movie also aims to pay tribute to the memory of Jaswant Singh Khalra and at the same time act as a compendium of the invincibility of truth and a people. Audience expects a movie of the year with focus on one of the unknown heroes of Punjab by the end of civil rule.
