Nanak Shah Fakir, A new Hindi movie 2015 is named after and on the life and teachings of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Born in 1469 A.D. Nanak traveled the world to spread the essence of ‘Ik Onkar’ (there’s but One God) as a philosophy and way of life. A philosophy that has survived and risen above the flux of conflict and time, impacting over 50 million followers worldwide and giving birth to ‘SIKHISM’ as a way of life. (‘Sikh’ signifies a disciple).
Throughout his life, Guru Nanak shared his blessings of divine knowledge through mystic and soulfully divine music. He sang to the Lord and taught us, ordinary mortals, the virtues of peace, love and harmony. Guru Nanak was referred to as ‘Shah’ by the Muslims and ‘Fakir’ by the Hindus, the highest honor given in both religions and hence came to be known as ‘Nanak Shah Fakir’
It is pertinent to mention here that keeping in line with the tradition, Guru Nanak has been portrayed through COMPUTER GRAPHICS only and that too from the back, amidst a ray of light. The extraordinary experiences during the production yet were overwhelming and deeply humbling. While some have been recorded on reels, others are embedded in the heart, forever. Gracefully, the film enjoys full support and Sri Akal Takht Sahib.
Vision, Dream, Produced by: Harinder S Sikka
Co-producers – Samar Sikka, Resul Pookutty
DOP – AK Bir, Sandeep Patil
Music – Uttam Singh
Original Score – Tuomas Kantelinen
Score Mentor – AR Rahman
Sound Design – Resul Pookutty
Editor – Archit Rastogi
Financial Advisor – Ketan Vora
Singers – Pt. Jasraj, Bhai Nirmal Singh Khalsa, Ms. Puneet Sikka
Publicity Design – Rahul Nanda, Himanshu Nand