Amritsar, Nov. 18 -- The Akal Takht secretariat issued a letter instructing the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) to ensure that the animation film 'Hind Di Chadar', which was scheduled to hit the screens on November 21, is not released, said an official spokesperson on Monday. Acting jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj's directive also included contacting government and relevant authorities to prevent the film's release. The decision follows objections raised by various Sikh groups, who have expressed concerns over the film's portrayal of Sikh history and principles.

The film, which was created by Baweja Movie Pvt. Ltd., is based on the life of Guru Teg Bahadur. However, after a thorough review, the film review committee su...