This film talks about the importance of living together peacefully. It shows a tough time in Indian history after the 1971 War and how terrorism affected Punjab in the ’70s and ’80s. The movie has a good message about identity and justice, but sometimes it feels too dramatic, which takes away from its important story.
The story follows Banda Singh Chaudhary, played by Arshad Warsi, who is a farmer from Bihar living in a small village in Punjab. He is married to Lalli, a brave woman who teaches martial arts to kids. Their peaceful life changes when militants tell them to leave because Banda is Hindu and not Sikh. Like many others, Banda faces danger as his identity and safety are at risk. Through his journey, we see the struggles of the people in Punjab, especially after the 1971 partition that led to a lot of chaos.
At first, the villagers are scared of the militants, but later they come together under Banda’s leadership to fight back. The film’s message is that outsiders create hate among us, and we need to unite to get rid of it. The topic is still relevant today as discussions about Khalistan are rising again in Punjab. However, the film sometimes uses too much drama, making some scenes feel overdone and less serious.
