‘Flyover Punjab’, ‘holographic’ shows at Gobindgarh Fort soon

Divya Sharma

Tribune News Service

Amritsar, October 30

The 18th Century Gobindgarh Fort of great Sikh warrior Maharaja Ranjit Singh is all set to introduce ‘Flyover Punjab’ and holographic shows. The shows will also explore various historic and military aspects of the fort.

The historic monument was inaugurated in December 2016 after a phase was restored and Bollywood- actor-turned entrepreneur Deepa Sahi infused her creative energy in combining culture with history with the use of the latest technology.

At present, in terms of technology, a 7D show, ‘Sher-e-Punjab’, based on Maharaja Ranjit Singh, and another show ‘Kanda Boldiyan Ne’, a multimedia sound and lights show, with laser lights, computer animation and projection-mapping technologies.

The fort has been developed as a tourist place on a PPP mode by Deepa’s company Mayanagri One Private Limited. According to the authorities concerned, the fort had been facing a good footfall of up to 3,500 persons a day.

Talking about her expansion plan, the Tamas actor said: “I want to develop this place as a hub for Punjabis. Through my company, we are planning to develop it as a centre of the rich Punjabi culture through the use of technology. It will be a combination of technology and culture.”

The entry ticket is kept at Rs 25, and Rs 120 and Rs 140 are being charged for 3D shows. Sahi is planning to come up with Flyover Punjab and holographic shows in the coming months.

She said: “Flyover shows will be about Punjab. It will depict the Sikh history and aerial shots of various important places in the state, narrating the vast history of the state.

In holographic shows, a number of valuable things will be presented with the help of special effects and lights.

A food street, ‘Swaad Gali’, that will have Amritsari and Punjabi cuisine, while a shopper’s corner, ‘Punjabi Haat’ which will showcase handloom and handicrafts, are in progress at the fort which was built by Bhangi Singh Misl and captured by ruler of Punjab Maharaja Ranjit Singh in 1799 and during the Anglo-Sikh wars, it was overpowered by the British Army and finally handed over to the Indian Army after the Independence.

Food street, Punjabi Haat in progress

A food street, ‘Swaad Gali’, that will have Amritsari and Punjabi cuisine, while a shopper’s corner, ‘Punjabi Haat’ which will showcase handloom and handicraft, are in progress at the fort which was built by Bhangi Singh Misl and captured by ruler of Punjab Maharaja Ranjit Singh in 1799. During the Anglo-Sikh wars, it was overpowered by the British Army and finally handed over to the Indian Army after the Independence.