Updated on: 08 November, 2022 04:18 PM IST |Shweta Shah
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Today marks Guru Nanak Jayanti, Guru Nanak Devs 553rd birth anniversary of the God of Sikhs. Guru Nanak Dev Ji was a flagbearer of peace, strength, unity, and compassion. Always spreading the message of live and let live a simple and happy life, Guru Nanak Dev is believed to have started the Sikh community and Sikhism religion. On Gurpurab, lets take you through Bollywood movies that glorified the Punjabi culture and sikhism as a whole. Radio City wishes everyone a Happy Guru Nanak jayanti!
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1. Gadar: Ek Prem Katha
This movie does perfect justice of being on the list. And who better than Sunny Deol to portray a proud Sardar! There have been many movies that showed the ghastly event of partition and what Hindi, Muslims, and Sikhs had to go through. While we wouldn't rate this as one of the best movies that speak about India-Pakistan partition, Gadar is an ideal Bollywood movie that florified the essence of Sikhism and Punjabi culture.With Tara Singh (played by Sunny Deol) and Sakina's (Ameesha Patel) tragic yet epic love story, it shows what people across the caste and borders had to go through when a line of control was drawn by the Britishers.
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2. Love Aaj Kal
We're talking about the first part of the Imtiaz Ali directorial here. Just imagine - Dilli in early 80's, Purana Killa, and a love saga! While young Saif Ali Khan lived the old Rishi Kapoor's story, Love Aaj Kal shows how deeply Sikhs feel everything - love, hatred, strength, and even the will to fight for what you want. If you ask us persoanlly, this was Saif's best movie after Dil Chahta Hai.![Guru Nanak Jayanti 2022: Bollywood Movies That Beautifully Glorified Punjabi Culture](https://middaycdn.s.llnwi.net/Radiocity-images/images/uploads/gprdb_d.jpg)
3. Rang De Basanti
Speaking of bravery, not every superhoeros wear a cape. Some are simply happy in dying for their friends who unconditionally serve for the country. Rang De Basanti shows the true spirit of a Sikh who always believes in truth and justice. We're running out of words for the way the entire cast showcased the spirit of Punjabi culture. Aamir Khan to Kirron Kher, everybody in this film gave us goosebumps in every scene.![Guru Nanak Jayanti 2022: Bollywood Movies That Beautifully Glorified Punjabi Culture](https://middaycdn.s.llnwi.net/Radiocity-images/images/uploads/gpkesari_d.jpg)
4. Kesari
When the Pashtun invaders challenge Akshay Kumar by saying, "Tum yeh jung jeet nahi sakte", his iconic response is still echoing in our minds. "Jeet Toh Hum Tab Hi Gaye The Jab Humne Ladne Ka Faisla Kiya Tha ... Baaki Toh Marna Maarna Hai ... Chalta Rahega.” Only a true Sikh warrior can depict unconditional bravery. They were only 11 Sikhs fighting an army of 10,000 Pashtuns. While the Pashtuns won the battle, the proud Sardars conquered the hearts.Kesari's iconic song Teri Mitti will give you goosebumps every time you listen to it. Not every superhero wears a cape, some have turbans on their head and Guru Nanak Dev in their hearts.