2018 Sikh International Film Festival

2018 Sikh International Film Festival

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17

at the Paley Center for Media in New York City

(25 W 52nd St, New York, NY)


Empire: The Maharaja Returns

 

Empire: The Maharaja Returns

Directed by Gary Chutai

Empire: The Maharaja Returns retraces the steps of Maharaja Ranjit Singh's Khalsa Raj in the 19th century. Ranjit Singh nearly died from smallpox at age 6. Fought in his first battle at age 10. At age 17 he defended Panjab from the Afghan invasion. At 21 he would become the first Maharaja (King) of the Sikh Empire in Lahore. While exploring moments in history that inspired this great ruler to govern with a key tenant, that all men and women are created equal regardless of caste or creed.

 

Empire: The Maharaja Returns
Empire: The Maharaja Returns
Empire: The Maharaja Returns

Film list is subject to change without notice.