Khanda ‘misuse’ in film irks SGPC

Tribune News Service

Amritsar, July 8

The SGPC has issued a warning to the makers of upcoming Bollywood superhero movie ‘A Flying Jatt’ for the alleged misuse of  the “khanda” (a Sikh symbol).

SGPC’s Additional Secretary Diljit Singh Bedi said, “The use of a Sikh symbol on a costume, which has a resemblance with the Nihang Bana (a traditional attire of Nihang Singhs), appears to be sacrilege. We advise the filmmakers to desist from using it, otherwise they will be responsible for the repercussions,” he said.

The movie poster was unveiled in December last year. The SGPC’s Dharam Parchar Committee had then taken notice of it. Additional Secretary of the committee Sukhdev Singh Bhurakaunda said, “We will hold a meeting of the panel to gauge the situation after watching the movie trailer. Thereafter, the matter will be referred to the SGPC to take the final call.”