By Asia Samachar | Britain |
After three years in the making, the film is finally out.
The Sikh Soldier: A Short Film Honouring Forgotten Heroes follows the dramatic story of a World World (WW1) soldier, who fights in Europe for the British Empire, only to survive and face a further hell back in India.
Organised and co-funded by the Gursewak Trust and the Sikh Heritage Association Warwick and Leamington (SHAWL), the film was recently screened to an audience of over 300 in Warwick, England.
SHAWL Chair Baljinder Singh Rai said the film was more than just a historical portrayal.
“The Sikh Soldier aims to shed light on the often-overlooked contributions of Indian soldiers, particularly Sikhs, in both world wars. The film poignantly highlights the immense sacrifices made by this community, with a staggering 83,000 Sikhs losing their lives and over 100,000 wounded during these conflicts,” he told the Leamington Observer.
The film was made over three years by filmmakers Joe Archer and Sky Cheema.
The film makers successfully raised £4,805 in October 2020 via Crowdfunder.
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