25 July,2023 09:42 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Poster of Punjab `95
In an era where real stories have struck a chord with audiences, 'Punjab '95' promises to be another thought-provoking masterpiece from the house of RSVP. With Diljit Dosanjh, Arjun Rampal, and Surinder Vicky leading the cast, the film is expected to be a gripping portrayal of Jaswant Singh Khalra's life and his remarkable journey as a human rights activist.
The anticipation surrounding the film's world premiere at TIFF 2023 is palpable, as audiences eagerly await the opportunity to witness this compelling tale on the big screen. The Toronto International Film Festival is renowned for showcasing outstanding works of cinema, and Punjab 95 is set to make its mark among global cinephiles. The film is stuck at CBFC and currently under the proceedings at Bombay High court.
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In the thick of a troubled and hostile decade in Amritsar, in the early 1990s in Punjab, our protagonist Jaswant Singh Khalra, a bank employee and human rights activist lives with his wife - a librarian, and their two little kids. Inclined to stay detached from the hostility that surrounds them, he wanted nothing more than a regular, middle- class existence, when his hopes of living such a life are thrown into turmoil when he learns of the disappearance of his late friend's mother, Bibi Gurpej. And so begins his journey to find his old aunt, and he soon realises that the deeper he digs in his search, the murkier and more dangerous the situation becomes, for him as well as his family.
Meanwhile, the film was earlier titled 'Ghallughara' and has been in the news after the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) suggested major cuts. Reportedly, the board had raised objections to certain portions of the film and suggested 21 changes, including removal of a few dialogues and a change in the movie's title as well. Protesting these cuts, Ronnie Screwvala had even filed an appeal to the Bombay High Court.
Helmed by Honey Trehan Punjab '95 is produced by Ronnie Screwvala in association with Macguffin Pictures.
Meanwhile, Diljit Dosanjh also has 'The Crew' with Kareena Kapoor Khan, Tabu, and Kriti Sanon in the pipeline. The film will be released next year.
