UPDATE – A day after the official release of the poster for the proposed Bhai Jaita movie, the SGPC appointed Akal Takht Jathedar, Giani Gurbachan Singh, imposed a ban on the production of the movie on January 11.
Widespread anger among the Sikh masses about the role of Bhai Jaita Ji being played by Gippy Grewal is being said to be the main reason behind imposition of ban.
The first poster of Bhai Jaita is here. The makers of one of the most pivot Sikh of Guru Period, unveiled the first poster on Monday also revealing the Punjabi actor GIPPY GREWAL who will be playing the main character.
BHAI JAITA….?
Need ur Blessings & Best Wishes pic.twitter.com/MGB3COkbnx— Gippy Grewal (@igippygrewal) 9 January 2017
According to the Facebook post shared on Gippy Grewal’s official page, the film took a good 2 years time for finalisation because of sensitive facts related to Sikh history. The film shoot is expected to commence from April 2017 with an expected completion in a tentative period of 120 days.
The movie will be directed by Simerjit Singh who has also co-written the story along with Rashid Rangrez.
Produced by Amneet Sher Singh, this one is lined up for release in 2018 and is expected to be Punjab’s most expensive movie with a budget of nearly 20 to 25 crores.
Bhai Jaita was a Sikh General and an accomplice, companion and friend of Guru Gobind ji. He was a poet and a warrior, who eventually became a Sikh martyr and an icon when he fell during the siege of Chamkaur in 1705 against the Mughal armies.