Guru Nanak Jahaz (2025) Movie Script
Keep moving, Farida,
Keep moving, Farida,
Perhaps you'll meet
a soul awakened,
....perhaps you'll meet
a soul awakened,
and you too shall find
your own salvation.
Keep moving, Farida,
Father...
Yes, little one?
Where have these
birds come from?
Rise now from your deep sleep,
Mewa Singh, they are migratory birds,
and give the mosque a gentle sweep.
traveling from distant lands.
Will they stay here forever?
One can only truly find a home
in their own country.
Foreign lands are but
a temporary refuge.
They will stay for a time,
then return to where they belong.
They must have come here out
of some necessity.
Father, who cares for the children
once they've gone?
thin kavan khalaavai kavan chugaavai
man mehi simaran kariaa | | 3 | |
They remain here only in form,
my little one.
In their hearts,
there are but two concerns -
their children
and their prayers
for return to their homeland.
See how those beautiful
birds soar!
They brighten the sky, my dear.
Huh?
Father!
Father...
What will become of it now?
It had little ones, too!
No, my little lamb, do not weep.
It was meant to be.
It is God's will, Mewa Singh.
Brother,
the Continuous
Journey Regulation
was designed to stop us.
It requires one to
travel directly from India
and carry at least $200 in cash.
The fee for Europeans is $25,
but for us, it's $100.
That's a racist law, Counselor.
In 1907, around 2,500
to 2,600 of us came here.
By 1908, after this law was introduced,
the numbers dwindled dramatically.
In 1909, only 10 people arrived.
By 1911, just three.
That's true, Balwant Singh Ji.
The Canadian government says one thing,
the Supreme Court says another,
and the immigration officers
say something else entirely.
Counselor,
many of us have served in the army.
When they needed soldiers for war,
they didn't say:
"We don't want Indians.
Let the white men fight alone. "
You're right, Badan Singh Ji.
It's British rule pulling the strings.
We'll have to fight back.
No, Sohan Lal Ji.
If we fight,
we'll only end up hurting ourselves.
This is their country.
They're free to do as they please.
I say let them be.
Chant God's name, work hard,
and keep earning.
Exactly.
He's right.
Let us think for ourselves, brothers,
and let others tend to their own troubles.
Besides, the new arrivals
are willing to work for less.
And there's already
a shortage of jobs here.
Brother...
even if it drives down wages,
we must not let it divide us.
There's enough here for everyone.
Mewa Singh,
you're not wrong.
But the smart thing to do is-
Brother, forget being smart.
Let me tell you something foolish:
If our numbers grow,
one day,
we too will have a say in this country.
We won't be ignored like we are now.
We'll have a voice in Canada.
Father! Father!
How are you, son?
I'm good.
Where's your little sister?
Ah, there's my brave little angel.
There comes her uncle's favorite niece
-Karam Kaur.
Tell me, is it cold or not?
It's this cold!
This cold, huh?
Then we better warm up, hmm?
Here.
Here-do you feel the warmth?
I wonder what God has
written for her future.
She lost her mother at birth.
Her love was never written in her fate
Feeling better now?
She's always hungry for love.
There you go, my brave angel.
Feeling warm now?
Yes.
Good. Now go and play.
No, I'll go with you.
I don't know what issue
You want to come with me?
the government has with us.
Then come on.
Why do they put limits on us
They just don't want history
to repeat itself.
Their East India Company came
to India just to trade, right?
Exactly.
I think we'll have to fight two battles -
One with the Englishmen,
and one with our brown 'Englishmen. '
It's all God's will.
We're already fighting a legal battle.
You're right.
But I believe
that with Guru Ramdas's blessings,
a Singh will rise and find
a way to overcome
this Continuous Journey Regulation too.
Waheguru Ji ka Khalsa... (Greetings)
Waheguru Ji ki Fateh, Daljit Singh Ji!
Tell me, how do you fare these days?
I fare as you do, Baba Ji.
If you are well, then I am no less.
And what does your research tell us?
Are we any closer to
setting foot in Canada?
It appears grim, Baba Ji.
The authorities watch us like hawks.
That holds true.
But we must keep pressing forward,
mustn't we?
Baba Ji,
why is it so vital that
we wager both money and life for this?
It's not as if life here is one of ease.
Men are wasting away in cattle sheds.
It is vital to go to Canada, brother.
People have begun to confuse
servitude with progress.
There is no standard of learning here.
No dignity in daily life.
But if our people could breathe the air
of a free land, even once,
perhaps a fire might ignite within them
to rise and fight for freedom.
Baba Ji, we may be the only ones
who believe so.
I do not think the others
will stand with us.
Now you'll be addressed
by a respected elder of the community,
a renowned figure in the area,
and a successful businessman -
Gurdit Singh Ji.
Waheguru Ji ka Khalsa...
Waheguru Ji ki Fateh!
My brothers and sisters,
this is not merely an opportunity -
it is our duty.
We must go to a free land like Canada,
To earn our living,
to gather knowledge,
and resources for our brotherhood.
We must guide our community
toward true freedom and progress.
The Canadian government,
under British instruction,
has imposed the Continuous
Journey Regulation.
This is not just a law
it is an affront to our dignity.
It is pure racism.
It is nothing short
of blatant discrimination.
Under British rule,
young men from Punjab are sent to fight
in foreign lands for the Empire,
but they are forbidden from seeking
honest work or engaging in business
even in lands that are part
of the very same Empire.
Were we born only to be their
servants and watchmen?
We, too, have a right to go to Canada,
to return freely,
and to build a life -
to work, to trade, to prosper.
But Baba Ji,
no ship from India
travels directly to Canada.
Ah, necessity is the mother of invention.
If no ship sails,
then, with the blessings of Satguru,
we shall get our own ship to sail there.
If you agree,
raise your hands and show me your support.
Jeh Jaaeeai
Thaa Suhaelae | |
Kar Kirapaa
Prabh Maelae | | 1 | |
Waheguru!
Brother, come here quickly!
Come here, quick!
Here, have some of this.
What is the reason for
this sweet offering, Sohan lal Ji?
You must try some too.
You too have it.
Come here quickly.
Come here quickly, brother.
Here, have some.
Have some sweets.
Come here quickly.
Come here and have some sweets.
Brother!
Brother!
Come, take some burfi, brother.
Have some sweets.
Where did you find burfi in Canada?
It's a close cousin to burfi -
the locals call it fudge.
Fine, it's fudge,
but what is the occasion for this treat?
Take a guess, brother.
It must be good news, then.
Did you receive your overdue pay?
Better than that.
Did you buy a house?
Better still.
Did you have a son?
How could I have a son while I'm here?
He must be returning to our homeland.
Brother, our people are coming here.
Only two or four people
used to come each year,
but this year,
a whole shipload is arriving.
Baba Gurdit Singh is bringing them.
Incredible.
Are you sure, brother?
Absolutely.
Here's the letter.
Mewa Singh,
get the weapon.
It is time to act.
Weapon?
The sons of Jatts
are rising from the sea,
Roaring for progress and victory.
They strike with strength,
they fight with pride,
Wearing turbans, with beards they abide.
With no egos to hold them,
they stand tall,
They cause a storm with pride,
answering Lord's call.
Fearless they are,
and they don't make others quake,
With swords in hand,
they can tear the sky's wake.
They gaze like thunder,
they roar like the storm,
As Guru Nanak Jahaz arrives,
change will transform.
Future generations will
sing of the tale for all,
Raising Punjabi is on its way,
step aside, clear the way!
Raising Punjabi is on its way,
step aside, clear the way!
Raising Punjabi is on its way,
step aside, clear the way!
Raising Punjabi is on its way,
step aside, clear the way!
People will dance, spreading cheer.
People will dance, spreading cheer.
When our brothers come,
joy will fill the air,
We wait with excitement,
as the news draws near.
For the messages from
home they'll bring here,
There will be much movement, you'll see.
Even the locals will talk about it.
It's time for everyone to
share some sweets in celebration.
Raising Punjabi is on its way,
step aside, clear the way!
Raising Punjabi is on its way,
step aside, clear the way!
Raising Punjabi is on its way,
step aside, clear the way!
Raising Punjabi is on its way,
step aside, clear the way!
We rise,
and we fall, but always we rise,
We keep eating what God provides,
We humble the proud,
the ones with the attitude,
Feeding the hungry,
showing our gratitude.
We bring down the mighty,
who fly too high,
Lifting the fallen, helping them rise.
These are our special qualities,
Our history is there for all to read.
We've given more than we ever got,
Fighting for our rights, we stand tall.
We crush egos, no place for pride,
We've seen our fair share of fights.
Mewa Singh
Wait, you...
You...
Stop, Mewa Singh.
Let them go.
What's going on?
They've begun to overstep their bounds now.
We ought not to entangle
ourselves in this any further.
No one will listen to us.
But brother...
You must understand.
They have Hopkinson's backing.
Wait there.
He requires proper documentation.
And for documentation, you need money.
He has the means, sir.
Hand it over.
Step forward and give it to him.
He stands as the
key figure of immigration.
Pick it up.
That is no mere a dollar,
it's your passport.
Why the hesitation?
Go on, pick it up.
Pick it up.
Not you -
you, over there.
Yes, you. Pick it up.
Pick it up.
That sort of defiance
won't get you far here.
Begin preparations to send him back.
Sir, he will return.
But I bring urgent news.
What is it you've done?
A ship is en route...
filled with Indian passengers...
bound for Canada.
Yes.
They refused?
How can they refuse?
We've already paid
the advance for the ship.
The British Government intervened.
They said they'd sooner
see the ship sink into the sea
than allow it to be
handed over to an Indian.
Let it be.
The sun may never set on the Empire...
but it still rises from the East,
does it not?
The Japanese will give us a ship.
My little lamb, tell me...
shall we ride in a small boat
or a big ship?
A big ship!
And how big, my dear?
This big!
Splendid!
Here you go then...
Off it sails!
Big or small,
let it sail right here, dear.
They won't let outsiders step ashore.
Look there...
We'll send another ship.
Why speak such ill-fated words, hmm?
There are families waiting there.
I may be married,
but I live like a bachelor.
I pass my days with you lot.
That's your fate, brother.
Then tell me - do we blame fate?
Or do we toil harder on this soil?
If you ask me,
enough of us are already here.
The newcomers will only bring trouble.
Yes, of course -
they'll bring trouble.
And we, the old ones,
will have to clean it up.
Isn't that right?
Weren't you new here once too?
you badly did you mess up. tell me ?
Believe me or not -
our people will come, and one day,
they'll turn Canada into another India.
What do you mean, turn it into India?
That there'll be langar
here - free kitchens for all?
That none shall sleep hungry?
That we'll live together
again in joint families?
That we'll till this
barren land and make it bloom?
We have our flaws, brother.
But so do the white folk.
No one says they are ruining this
land when they drink themselves senseless
and make a spectacle of things.
Hate the vices -
not the colour, brother.
And those who are meant
to call this land home...
they will come.
Whether they arrive in
a mighty ship or a humble boat.
That's the Punjabi letter Thatha, son.
Go on, write it down.
My friends...
we've found a ship.
We have?
Truly?
We got a ship!
What sort of ship have you found now?
Baba Ji, the mission is complete.
Excellent.
Amazing!
Well done, Daljit Singh Ji!
Waheguru
Thank you, Waheguru.
You've performed a miracle,
Daljit Singh Ji.
The name of the ship is...
Komagata Maru.
Yes.
Komagata Maru?
Father... will this ship hurt us?
There is only One who decides
whether we live or die, my child.
From this day forward,
this ship shall be known
as Guru Nanak Jahaz.
Waheguru!
Glory to Guru Nanak!
Release Gurdit Singh!
Release him! Release him!
Release Gurdit Singh!
Release him! Release him!
Release Gurdit Singh!
Release him! Release him!
Release Gurdit Singh!
Release him! Release him!
Release Gurdit Singh!
Release him! Release him!
And we deserve to be told,
why is our ship not
permitted to sail to Canada?
If vessels from other
nations are allowed entry,
then why this discrimination
against an Indian ship?
Release Gurdit Singh!
Release him! Release him!
Release Gurdit Singh!
Release him! Release him!
Release Gurdit Singh!
Release him! Release him!
Have some faith in Baba Ji!
Return our money!
Baba Ji has arrived!
We want our money back!
Sat Sri Akal, Baba Ji!
I'd no idea how much longer
they planned to keep me locked away.
Sat Sri Akal Ji.
But once the people began to protest,
they had no choice but to release me.
We wouldn't have let them
lay a finger on you, Baba Ji.
But this... this has driven
a wedge between our own people.
The British - they've
played their game well.
People now believe
this journey is unlawful.
There are whispers:
That the ship may never depart.
Or worse: if it does,
it won't reach Canadian shores.
We don't need it anymore.
We don't want to go to Canada.
Give us back our money!
Call Baba Ji out!
we just want our money!
Give us back our money!
We don't want to go there.
This journey may be
one step toward Canada -
But it is a hundred steps toward progress...
toward our rights...
toward equality.
But if all you see in it is money -
Then here. Take it back.
Your money is yours.
And with that, we part ways.
Baba Ji, they're like frogs in a well...
They've never seen the ocean.
It's all right, Daljit Singh.
In time, they'll come to realize -
One cannot survive in this world
without daring to leap into the ocean.
Baba Ji
Raghunath Singh.
Dr. Raghunath Singh.
Singh?
We too wish to make the journey to Canada.
I grant you passage, but only because
you are a man with a family to care for.
Smoking and the use of tobacco
aboard this ship is strictly forbidden.
As you say, Baba Ji.
Brother... what do they
call it in English - "safety"?
Yes... safety.
Well, there's none of it here.
You're not even allowed
to defend yourself.
Had we been back home...
We'd show them how a three footer (sword)
is used for safety.
Mewa Singh, they call this democracy.
This is all I've been
able to gather from it.
Just like the potter -
one hand firm,
the other gentle as it shapes the clay -
These ruffians keep a firm hand,
while the police lay theirs soft.
The state does as it pleases.
The man with eyes is made blind.
And the one with a voice is silenced.
Exactly.
You'll either be sent back...
or beaten into obedience.
So what do we do, brother?
I feel like I can't breathe here anymore.
Whether we act or stay still,
just our presence here,
being seen like this -
That itself is a form of rebellion.
All right, Harnam Singh.
Don't worry.
We'll speak more tonight.
I'm off to fetch the groceries.
See you later.
Okay.
Yes, I trust you, Bela Singh.
Farewell.
We'll speak again soon.
Waheguru Ji ka Khalsa,
Waheguru Ji ki Fateh!
Fateh Ji Fateh!
That was Bela Singh.
I had something important to attend to.
Hmm.
Of course it was important, brother,
he even dropped you off in his car.
He's a soldier, after all.
He has friends in government.
I was helpless, so...
Bela Singh walks in Hopkinson's shadow.
When our people refused
to attend in the Imperial Parade,
he attended it with pride.
And also visit the Gurdwara
wearing his uniform.
Bela Singh is Hopkinson's
pawn - raised and planted among us.
And now, he means to make you one too.
But listen well, brother
It is always the pawns that
are sacrificed first in a war.
Got it?
I don't.
And truthfully, I don't care to.
Politics, business, pawns, chess pieces...
Whether Hopkinson is good
or bad - it doesn't matter to me.
Bela Singh is respected.
He has wealth because he obeys.
He owns a car.
Back home,
only kings and maharajas ride
in such luxury.
And what of you and me, Mewa Singh?
What respect do we hold?
It's people like Hopkinson
who can get our ship across -
whether you admit it or not.
Your status isn't decided
by the car you sit in, brother.
It's measured by the
strength of your conscience.
And do you truly believe
Hopkinson respects Bela Singh?
Just tossing the piece of bread
piece of bread, is it?
And as for these cars and comforts...
they mean nothing.
Our Singhs will bring
their own ship to these shores.
And remember,
brother, the man who tries to
sail two boats never reaches the shore.
As for rest, you may know your boat,
but there's only One
who truly gets us across.
Waheguru
Waheguru
Gur Pourree Baerree Guru
Gur Thulehaa Har Naao | |
Gur Sar Saagar Bohithho
Gur Theerathh Dhareeaao | |
Waheguru
Waheguru
All well?
Yes, everything's loaded.
I've got all I need.
Goodbye!
Tehal Singh,
Step aside, please.
Tehal Singh,
I'll be taking leave shortly.
Don't worry about matters back home.
Give my respects to Mother and Father.
I will.
He's my brother.
I see.
My real brother.
And who are you waving to?
Maybe you have one, two,
or five real brothers.
But to me... they are all my brothers.
Farewell, brothers!
Take care!
What's that in your hand?
This?
Yes.
My Baba Ji said,
you must have two hundred dollars
in hand to head to Canada!
Where are you from?
Patiala!
Look, Baba Ji how hard
they tried to stop us.
Sat Sri Akal, Baba Ji.
Sat Sri Akal, dear one.
Daljit Singh...
all of it rests in His hands.
Bir Singh?
Yes, Baba Ji?
You are in charge of the langar.
See to it properly, alright?
Sat Sri Akal, Baba Ji.
Sat Sri Akal.
Don't worry, Baba Ji Ramratan
and Gulaab Singh are with me.
Hmm...
Daljit Singh.
Yes?
Send word to our brothers
in Shanghai and Japan.
Let them know our ship is on the move.
inform Vancouver as well.
Okay.
Waheguru
I'll write to you once we get to Canada.
You must join us there soon.
You make it there first,
and we'll be right behind you.
Very well.
Here you are, brother,
they've printed yet
another piece of propaganda.
What ganda?
Propaganda.
no eqaul rights,
we're not even equal citizens,
yet we are demons
eat the dirt and get slapped too
propaganda, for you
The days ahead will be harder still.
We're already fighting
with our circumstances,
must we now fight
with the newspapers too?
Balwant Singh Ji,
we foreigners serve this country well.
The employers get cheap labour,
And the politicians get scapegoats
someone to blame for every ill.
They control the newspapers
and the radio stations too.
They can twist the
story however they like.
Then what's the answer, brother?
A lie may cause a stir
and win the moment...
But truth stands the test of time.
It's all right.
A day will come when we'll have our own
newspapers and our own voices on the radio.
But until then, let's turn
our attention to what matters most -
Welcoming our brothers
who are arriving soon. Right?
Yes, of course.
Certainly.
Let's form a committee
to arrange for their shelter,
meals.
Brother, tell me,
what does Canada look like?
What kind of people live there?
The same sort we left
behind in Punjab, brother.
Only difference is that
we might earn a little more.
You'll only earn if you
manage to set foot there.
The police won't even let the ship anchor,
not as long as Gurdit
Singh remains aboard.
Come now,
brother, you're on the same ship too.
Let him speak.
He's an educated man, a doctor.
There must be reason behind his words.
The ship will reach Canada, no doubt.
But once it does, you must choose:
will you disembark with me -
or with Gurdit Singh?
Then Doctor Sahib,
it is your duty to guide us.
Tell us, what must we do?
As for me,
I'll follow Baba Ji wherever he leads.
I'll step off when he does.
Seems you didn't quite grasp what I said.
You may come to regret that.
Once we arrive...
Baba Ji...
Ah, come, Raghunath Ji.
I was just explaining that
we've informed the Khalsa
Diwan Committee in Vancouver-
Baba Ji!
Careful!
That was close.
The committee has promised to help us -
with food, shelter & work.
And--
Oh Lord!
Baba Ji!
Careful, Baba Ji.
Waheguru... Waheguru...
Waheguru...
Please, be careful.
Baba Ji,
the sea is rising...
the waves are turning wild.
The storm is fierce, Baba Ji.
Do not fear.
Careful.
a ship like this
was caught in a storm, ages ago
that belongs to Makhan Shah Lubana.
The same Divine hand that
guided that ship to shore,
shall guide ours too.
let's all meditate together
on the name of ninth soverreign
Gunn Gobindh Gaaeiou Nehee
Janam Akaarathh Keen | |
Kahu Naanak Har Bhaj Manaa
Jih Bidhh Jal Ko Meen | | 1 |
Bikhian Sio Kaahae Rachiou
Nimakh N Hohe Oudhaas | |
Kahu Naanak Bhaj Har Manaa
Parai N Jam Kee Faas | | 2 | |
Tharanaapo Eio Hee Gaeiou
Leeou Jaraa Tann Jeet | |
Kahu Naanak Bhaj Har Manaa
Aoudhh Jaat Hai Beet | | 3 | |
Biradhh Bhaeiou Soojhai Neheea
Kaal Pehoochiou Aan | |
Kahu Naanak Nar Baavarae
Kio N Bhajai Bhagavaan | | 4 | |
Dhhan Dhaaraa Sanpath Sagal
Jin Apunee Kar Maan | |
Ein Mai Kashh Sangee Nehee
Naanak Saachee Jaan | | 5 | |
is it a mighty storm?
Very mighty, son,
but not mightier than our Gurus.
| | Dohra | |
Bal Suttakiou Bandhhan Parae
Kashhoo N Hoth Oupaae | |
Kahu Naanak Ab Outt Har
Gaj Jio Hohu Sehaae | | 53 | |
Bal Hoaa Bandhhan Shhuttae
Sabh Kishh Hoth Oupaae | |
Nanak Sabh Kishh Thumarai Haathh Mai
Tum Hee Hoth Sehaae | | 54 | |
Sang Sakhaa Sabh Tajj Geae
Koou N Nibehiou Saathh | |
Kahu Nanak Eih Bipath Maii
Ttaek Eaek Raghunaathh | | 55 | |
Kahu Nanak Eih Bipath Maii
Ttaek Eaek Raghunaathh | | 55 | |
Ttaek Eaek Raghunaathh | | 55 | |
Naam Rehiou Saadhhoo Rehiou
Rehiou Gur Gobind | |
Kahu Nanak Eih Jagat Mai
Kin Japiou Gur Mant | | 56 | |
Raam Naam Our Mai Gehiou
Jaa Kai Sam Nehee Koe | |
Jih Simarath Sankatt Mittai
Dharas Thuhaaro Hoe | | 57 | | 1 | |
We've reached Canada?
Come on!
How beautiful it is... O Lord, thank You.
Baba Ji, the ocean, it's so calm now.
As if someone gently lulled it to sleep.
Daljit Singh,
there is only One who can scold like
a father and soothe like a mother.
Daljit Singh,
do you see that land ahead?
Yes, Baba Ji.
We've reached Canada.
Wonderful...
We've finally arrived.
What a beautiful country!
Is it true?
Have you truly reached Canada?
Yes, brother, we've made it.
We've reached Canada?
Fix your clothes.
We've reached Canada!
Yes, we have.
I'm wearing my new clothes now!
We've reached Canada?
Yes, we have.
Thank you, Waheguru...
we've reached Canada.
Come on, let's climb to the top
Move aside,
and get a full look at it.
let me see what Canada looks like!
Brothers,
officials from the health and
sanitation department have arrived.
Line up before them in an orderly manner.
Look at the crowd gathering...
Seems they're more eager
to watch than we are to disembark.
They say they don't intend
to let them set foot here.
There they are now.
Your father doesn't rule this land!
Brother...
their fathers do rule this land.
Best think of yourself.
why they are not moving?
what's happening there?
There might be a lot of stuff.
Takes time to gather all the luggage.
Brothers, the health inspectors
are here to examine the ship.
And what are they doing
with all these photographs?
Ah, they adore us.
Their newspapers will be full
of our faces tomorrow.
I always thought I'd become
famous after achieving something.
Looks like we'll be
famous before we even begin.
Oi! Don't leave me out of the frame!
What's that?
Go, fetch the immigration documents.
Alright.
Go.
It was right here...
The documents were right here.
I had placed them exactly here.
Strange.
Where are the documents?
Strange.
Chand Singh Ji.
Yes?
I can't find the landing documents.
Go have a look upstairs.
Alright.
Where can it be?
What happened, Daljit Singh Ji?
I can't find the landing documents.
Baba Ji, I can't find the documents.
Where did they go?
Find the papers, without them,
we won't be allowed to disembark.
Okay.
I think they can't find the documents.
Rahim Ji,
give us some good news.
When will our people
be allowed to disembark?
They're unable to locate
the landing paper.
What's that?
It's the official document
required to step off the ship.
Seems like they either lost
it or left it behind somewhere.
And if they don't find it?
Then they'll be sent back.
Without that paper,
they won't be allowed to set foot on land.
what he's saying?
If you don't have the paper,
then turn around and go back.
Officer!
see this
He found them?
Hmm.
The documents were recovered.
Bole So Nihal!
Sat Sri Akal!
Sir, it looks like
they found the document.
Bole So Nihal!
Sat Sri Akal!
What did you think,
coming all the way here, huh?
Take a good look from here...
that's Vancouver.
But you won't be allowed
to set foot on that land.
Canada's government,
its courts, and its people
they all stand against you.
Haven't you heard of the
Continuous Journey Regulation?
The court has already struck
down the Continuous Journey Regulation.
Look, Singh
the court doesn't command
the immigration office.
It merely advises.
Whether we follow that advice or not...
is up to us.
You seem like a man with some education.
Come, let's go inside and
have this conversation properly.
No, we won't speak behind closed doors.
Whatever you have to say,
say it in front of everyone.
Officer, what's the issue now?
We've met every requirement
of immigration.
You've met some of them, not all.
Your report isn't good.
It'll take some money to make it right.
$2000.
And?
And it stays between us.
You'll have to swear
on the Guru Granth Sahib.
My Guru teaches that only gamblers
and street guys swear oaths.
And I am neither.
I assumed you were a wise businessman.
Anyway...
I tried my best,
but this man clearly
doesn't want to help you.
What? What happened?
What's going on now?
Baba Ji?
See? I told you.
I got a message from the ship -
Hopkinson demanded a $2,000 bribe,
but Gurdit Singh refused to pay.
He refused?
Strange.
I'm sure they spent at least
that much just sending all those letters.
If a bribe would solve this,
they should just do it.
Forget $2,000,
if $20,000 fixes everything, then...
Maybe we should just gather the money.
What will we do when the ration runs out?
But how do we meet Hopkinson?
Harnam Singh can arrange it.
Come on, Harnam Singh,
find a way.
Find a way, huh?
Alright.
I will.
Hmm.
Sat Sri Akal, sir.
Come, Harnam Singh. Take a seat.
Thank you, sir.
Hmm?
How are you doing?
Looks like you don't enjoy Canada much.
How can I like it here, brother?
I never imagined
I'd see a day where two Sikhs
won't even look eye to eye.
We heard
some passengers
couldn't arrange for $2000?
2000?
Is this a joke?
If that's not enough, then we can-
The Gurdit Singh who wrote
to you and mentioned the money-
didn't he tell you
the condition of the deal?
Deal?
I don't like where this is going, brother.
Why create a scene
in front of these white folks?
Support us,
and you won't lack anything.
Did you hear that?
"Won't lack anything. "
Someone who has nothing
is offering me everything.
No one without worth can "buy"
Bela Singh.
Mind your tongue, Bela Singh Ji.
No low-life laborers,
men of honor
who earn their bread with honest sweat.
The Canadian wealth and status
won't stay away from us for long.
its certain
Gurdit Singh won't set foot in Vancouver.
And you...
You're the same Bhag Singh
who refused to attend the imperial parade,
aren't you?
Ex British Indian Army soldier.
The Victoria Cross medals
have become too heavy now, sir.
We can't parade while carrying
the weight of hypocrisy.
Back there, you sing songs
of our bravery and send us to war,
but here,
your newspapers reduce
us to snake charmers.
they don't value our dignity.
We have every right
in the progress of this country,
and we have an undeniable
right to this land.
Yes,
And...
you get paid to do both those things.
That's the only right you have.
No matter how many dollars
you rub on your back, brother,
your skin won't turn white.
Hey!
Hey!
Let him go!
Don't touch me!
Let him go! What are you doing?!
how dare to touch me? Ahhh
Hopkinson's stooge
you traitor!
Don't fight Mewa singh
Mewa Singh Ji,
leave me Baabu Singh
I'll teach him a lesson
I'll cut him in pieces
leave him Bela Singh
how dare to touch me?
Mewa Singh Ji leave him
don't fight
you think you are that capable
he want to buy Bela Singh
leave me
We haven't a single drop of water left.
This feels like a prison sentence -
one without food or drink.
They've turned this
ship into a jail at sea.
who had thought about this?
It's all right...
God will make a way.
"Baba atall, pakkian pakaian ghal"
Just as they wronged you on your own soil,
your own land -
now, we too face the
same injustice in our land.
Now, we are met with the
same injustice here as well.
- Singhs, it's us.
- Who is it?
We've brought some rations
- from the congregation in Vancouver.
Throw us a rope.
Here it is.
With the Guru's blessings,
we'll return soon.
Thank you, Singhs.
Behold the grace of Guru Ramdas Ji.
Hmm.
We managed to get rations to
the ship last night without any trouble.
Another round has already been arranged.
I must say - the natives
have helped us immensely.
They showed us the way, led us through.
Thank you, Lord.
i was saying -
lawyer must've reached the office by now.
Let's hear what he has to say.
Go, speak with him.
We'll manage the rest
of the arrangements here.
- Here, take this.
- Take care.
Give it here - I'll tie it down.
Waheguru... Waheguru... Waheguru.
Have mercy, O Lord.
Brother, we have another problem.
What is it now?
The company that owns the ship,
they're growing restless.
We owe this month's installment.
Two thousand dollars.
I see.
And these passengers -
they barely have enough rations.
Set them there.
Sat Sri akal, brother.
It's alright.
Nothing to fear.
We'll each contribute what
we can from our own pockets.
And we'll appeal to the
congregation for the rest.
Hmm.
There should be a way, Mr. Bird.
Rahim Ji.
Sat Sri Akal.
-how are you?
- Sat Sri Akal.
- What does Mr. Bird say?
It seems difficult.
No one is willing to hear us out.
Immigration has outright refused -
they will not permit
the lawyer to board the ship.
And the court?
They claim it is of no concern to them.
"Bring us a case with
full evidence, " they say.
How can you do this?
We have the documents,
we have the money,
we have the reports -
then how can we be forced to turn back?
This is prejudice.
Plain and unjust discrimination.
This is the court's verdict.
You will have to go back.
You call this a court's verdict?
No, this is your government's decree.
You never allowed us to reach the court.
How can one defend himself
in a case where he is denied a hearing?
It is a one-sided judgment.
This is nothing short of tyranny.
By law, businessmen are permitted
to come ashore, are they not?
And yet, even that
right was withheld from us.
The lawyer says
he did all he could.
It seems the law has shut its doors on us.
And if the law has abandoned us,
and even the legal
counsel has stepped away -
then tell me, what remains?
Mark my words
this judgment will not
pass without consequence.
This tyranny shall
not be undone by lawyers...
but by rebels.
Stay away.
Stay away.
leave him
look at Mr. Bird.
Is he okay?
- Mr. Bird?
- Hear us out.
Bhag Singh Ji.
At least tell us what's wrong.
No! Don't hurt us!
Go, save yourselves!
Stand back.
If it was a street
fight you were looking for,
you should have waged it on your own land.
At least then, your feet
would be planted in your own soil.
Who are you, brother?
I don't believe I know you.
You called me brother - now you do.
I bring a message...
from the Gadar Party.
I hold deep respect
for Baba Sohan Singh and his companions.
We seek peace, but...
Peace, brother,
comes at the price of a bullet.
If you are not prepared for war,
there shall be no truce.
As they say - one must always be ready.
The line has been crossed, brother.
Now we must take up arms.
If we choose the path of rebellion,
we must brace ourselves
for the consequences that follow.
Our own people ask:
Why wage the country's battle
on foreign soil?
Are you prepared for what lies ahead?
Brother, singhs don't go to
kauvaan and canada forever.
I am as ready now as I'll ever be.
Bhag Singh Ji.
Mewa Singh Ji.
- Waheguru Ji ka Khalsa...
- Waheguru Ji ki Fateh
Sat Sri Akal Ji.
We have gathered here today
because of the Gadar Party -
and for that, I am truly glad.
Tarik Babu,
the blood of warriors may differ by birth,
but its spirit is always the same.
And we are drawn to that spirit.
As for the British lapdogs like Hopkinson...
Hopkinson once served in
the Calcutta Police Department.
He knows his past all too well.
Truth be told,
Hopkinson doesn't despise Indians nearly
as much as he despises the Indian blood
that runs in his own veins.
He's spent his entire
life hiding behind a lie,
claiming his mother was British,
never Indian.
We fear
a repeat of 1907.
What's unfolding now...
it's how it began back then too.
From Vancouver to Bellingham,
the white populace rose up
in protest - rioting in the streets.
The Chinese community
bore the brunt of it.
Our men made it through
because many were former soldiers.
They hadn't yet parted with their arms.
We have no desire to harm anyone.
But we need weapons - to defend ourselves,
nothing more.
Why think only of your own safety?
I worry for every soul
aboard the Guru Nanak Jahaz.
The tension in the air is unmistakable -
Something is about to unfold.
Tarak Babu, we do not seek war,
but we are always prepared
to face one that is thrust upon us.
Just tell me, where can
we lay our hands on reliable arms?
Good deal.
Hmm.
Keep your trust in him
this too shall pass
You're right, Khan Saheb.
Police?
Step back!
Get them!
The police have boarded the ship!
Open the door! Quickly!
They're armed!
Everyone out - now!
Strike them down!
Careful, brother!
Throw coal at them
Strike back
Strike back
Throw coal at them
Throw coal at them
Strike back
Throw coal at them
Pass me more coal
Baba ji!
Who locked my door from the outside?
I don't know, Baba Ji.
They tried to drag our ship with a rope-
Thought they could
pull us across the border.
Baba ji they opened fire,
a bullet burst out from my crown
It was that same Sealine ship, Baba Ji.
No,
Veer Singh,
they didn't come just to tow the ship.
They had another intention-
And they succeeded.
Mewa Singh...
We've received troubling
news from Vancouver.
Last night,
the police boarded the Guru Nanak Jahaz.
They say shots were fired.
This is the limit.
Were there any casualties?
No loss of life, but there was a fight.
The police opened fire,
and the passengers fought
back by throwing coal at them.
Brother, I think we are being followed.
I saw those same people spying
outside the hotel too.
Yes, it definitely seems
like we're being watched.
Balwant Singh, you take the wheel.
I'll get down.
We've carried ammunition
for miles in the army.
No, brother, let me do it.
- You take the wheel.
- Please, let me do it.
Just pull over.
No.
There's no need to argue, brother.
You have a family.
Think about your children.
sava lakh
(I'm single, but equal to 125,000!)
And I've got longer legs.
I'll get there before you.
Please... just pull over.
Who did you buy the weapons for?
Who's your target?
Why did you buy the weapons?
For self-defense.
We hold no enmity towards anyone,
but if someone comes
at us with aggression,
we'll send them straight to hell.
Testify that Bhag Singh, Balwant Singh,
- and Rahim were with you. And you all...
- No one was with me.
I'm single, but equal to 125,000!
(sava lakh)
Water.
Brother, I want water.
We part with our money, yet
thirst and hunger remain our companions,
while those in our employ
feast without restraint.
Doctor, you are right.
It is with our money
that this water was procured.
Surely, the first claim
to this water rests with us.
Have words with Bhag
Singh and get us some water.
What commotion brews yonder?
Have you lost your mind?
This water is not ours to claim.
Baba Gurdit Singh has taken it
upon himself to see our thirst quenched.
we don't trust Baba ji's false promises.
But I won't surrender
what is mine by right.
I say give the water back.
Let any man who believes he can
force my hand can step forward and try.
Water...
Water...
- Step aside.
- I too want to drink some.
- Move aside.
- Step aside.
I too want to drink some.
I too want to drink water.
Move aside.
I too want to drink some.
Let me drink some water too.
- Step aside.
- Move aside.
- Step aside.
- Move aside.
Move aside.
- Let me drink some water too.
- Take this, take this.
Move aside.
Move aside.
Move aside.
My throat is going dry.
Someone give me some water.
It's a warship.
- Huh?
- A warship?
They're training their cannons on us.
If this is how they choose to end it...
What was all that talk of
papers and process - just a charade?
Fire your cannon!
Every grain of my being stands
tall against every ounce of your pride.
Shall we wager who holds stronger ground?
Come on, try me.
I'll bite down on your cannon
blast and spit out iron like dust!
Mind your place, I'm your elder.
Go on then and fire,
if you've got the courage!
Fire your cannon!
Fire your cannon!
Not fair, Mewa Singh.
I thought you'd bring me
a gift from America
but instead, you brought back a gun?
It's for self-defense.
Let's see who's brave enough
to take a bullet for a keepsake.
Your hands are already tied, Mewa Singh.
Best you learn to
bind your tongue as well.
I've heard
Bhag Singh's been taken in too.
No need to worry.
We don't intend him harm.
It's his own people he should be wary of.
Ah, Bela Singh.
Yes, sir.
Come along.
Your friend's gone silent.
Speak up.
Perhaps you can speak some sense into him.
You once came to me with a deal,
Mewa Singh.
Today, I offer you one.
It's in your best interest.
Before Bhag Singh and the others speak
out, why not be the first to testify?
Turn the table.
You were prepared to pay
to get the landing documents.
Here, you'll be paid instead.
All you need say is the weapons
were bought by Bhag Singh and his men.
That you had no involvement.
Do as Bela Singh suggests.
Or you'll find yourself standing alone.
Your ship is sailing back.
Missed a naval strike by a breath.
Had they fired,
everyone onboard would have drowned.
That ship will return to India.
And the British Government is ready
to greet them with a grand welcome.
You're a stubborn man, Gurdit Singh.
Yes, I stand firm when
it comes to my rights.
I request a court hearing.
Not possible.
That chance has long passed.
Then grant us safe passage to Brazil.
Your only passage is back to India.
Don't be stupid, Gurdit Singh.
We're trying to help you.
We're under arrest beneath open skies.
We bribe just to get water.
We're denied food.
And now you bring a warship
to our doorstep.
You've helped us enough, Mr. Hopkinson.
We could sink this ship right now.
Komagata Maru, Gurdit Singh-
no one would even remember the names.
Aren't you afraid?
You've already tried fear.
What did you make out of it?
And as for what history chooses
to remember -
only time holds that answer.
Don't be foolish, Gurdit Singh.
I did want to help you.
But if you won't hear me,
perhaps you'll listen to him.
- Waheguru Ji ka Khalsa...
- Waheguru Ji ki Fateh.
Baba Ji, these thugs in uniform
have troubled us beyond measure.
Bhag Singh, Balwant Singh,
and Mewa Singh...
they have all been taken by the police.
Even Advocate Rahim
has been thrown behind bars.
The situation is dire.
Hmm.
We have no roof over our heads,
We have no roof over our heads,
Meet Singh.
We have no place to call our own.
That is why we wander like this,
unanchored.
The Japanese,
the Europeans... they hold all the power.
I wrote to King George.
I wrote to the princes
of Patiala and Nabha.
Not one letter received a reply.
So now, brother, it seems we must seek
the answers to those letters ourselves.
Meet Singh,
I left home believing we were
sailing toward a land of freedom.
Where my companions would breathe
the air of freedom and progress.
Slavery hasn't ended,
it has only changed its disguise...
Daljit Singh,
a man who lives as a slave
in his own homeland-
No matter where he goes in the world,
he carries that chain with him.
You keep leading the way, Baba Ji.
We will walk behind,
and do all we can to support you.
If there's anything we can offer,
just say the word.
No need.
God will show us mercy.
You need not worry.
For now,
begin preparing rations
and water for the journey back.
As you command.
I'll see to the arrangements
for your return papers.
Our desires faded away,
Our hearts were left in disarray,
But no one could make our courage sway.
Many obstacles blocked the way,
Yet love remained, and would not stray.
That is Canada, my boy.
Right over there.
Father, are we not going to Canada?
We will, my son,
but only after our homeland is free.
As equals.
The journey of this ship is far
from over, son;
it has only just begun.
Our own have brought us down,
we're not those whom enemies can beat.
We have no place to call our own,
That's why we wander,
all alone.
That's why we wander,
all alone.
No one hears our cries of pain,
No one sees the scars
that remain.
It burns like fire
upon the skin,
As the comb runs through
the hair within.
As the comb runs through
the hair within.
They call us martyrs,
heroes bold,
But we are those who
never fold.
We have no place to call our own,
That's why we wander,
all alone.
That's why we wander,
all alone.
That's why we wander,
all alone.
Hmm.
Hmm.
Brother,
someone's shot Harnam Singh.
Is he all right? Did he survive?
He's gone.
Do you know who did it?
Not yet...
Hopkinson.
There's got to be a
deeper plot behind this.
Times are dangerous, Bela Singh.
We mourn Harnam Singh too.
An attack on one is an attack on us all.
They threatened you too, didn't they?
Be careful.
And if you must act to
protect yourself, remember-
we are with you
There's only one rule in war -
Bagh Singh Ji!
Come with me.
Jaisae Jal Thae Budhabudhaa
Oupajai Binasai Neeth | |
Jag Rachanaa Thaisae Rachee
Kahu Nanak Sun Meeth | | 25 | |
Kahu Nanak Sun Meeth | | 25 | |
- Sohan Lal Ji?
- Brother...
Brother...
Brother... ?
Brother... ?
This is not fair.
Brother...
What happened?
Brother... ?
Bela...
Waheguru...
You're not allowed to cremate the dead.
Bury them instead.
You know,
your worthless life can be buried too.
Testify for Bela Singh in court.
Say Bela Singh didn't shoot them.
Say Badan Singh and
Bhag Singh got into a fight
and died in the scuffle.
Understand?
Babu Singh,
explain it to him.
Make him understand properly.
We run Vancouver.
We rule it.
Join us.
Support us.
Why throw yourself into the fire?
- Come on.
- You rule, do you?
- You rule, do you?
- You think this is a game?
You eat from their scraps.
You don't value your own life,
but think of Bhag Singh's children,
the ones you've taken
under your wing like a father.
Do you want to make
them orphans once again?
We don't know about your father,
but we have only one - Guru Gobind Singh.
And his children are never orphans!
Let me go!
There's never been a shortage
- of traitors like you.
- Let me go!
Why don't you just die already?
And stop using Singh with your name.
You're a dog.
Hopkinson's lapdog.
My brother Bhag Singh was a lion.
A lion!
My brother was a lion...
The government has passed orders,
everyone is to board this train.
Each and every one.
this train It will take you to Punjab
Still thinking about Canada?
Not ready to return to Punjab?
First, five Singhs will respectfully take
the Guru Granth Sahib to the Gurudwara sahib
Only then will we
discuss anything further.
We follow the government's command,
not yours.
You'll do as instructed.
First get us a lawyer, here, in Calcutta.
We'll cover the cost.
And show us the warrant.
If you don't do as we say, you will die.
This train ride
is a courtesy - free of charge.
A gift from the authorities.
A gift, is it?
One that comes with
a death sentence if refused?
Hmm?
Get us a lawyer first.
So, you won't listen the easy way.
Baba Ji!
Brother!
bhai kaahoo ko dhaeth nehi
nehi bhai maanath aan | |
Shoot!
Officer,
go tell your superior
that this train won't leave empty.
If we don't leave alive,
our bodies will leave in them!
No, Baba Ji!
- Baba Ji!
- Get back, Baba Ji.
Baba Ji, stay back!
We'll take care of this.
Our chests are stronger
than any fort wall, Baba Ji.
They'll have to go through us first.
Please, come with us.
Come back with us, Baba Ji.
Kabeer Jis Maranae Thae Jag Ddarai
Merae Mann Anandh | |
Maranae Hee Thae Paaeeai
Pooran Paramaanandh | | 22 | |
Maranae Hee Thae Paaeeai
Pooran Paramaanandh | | 22 | |
My Baba Ji said,
you must have two hundred dollars
in hand to head to Canada!
Things have gone terribly wrong, brother
gunshots were fired as they reached Calcutta
Reports say more than hundred are injured
and more than fifty have been martyred
Bhai Gurdit Singh was also taken
into police custody
What threat did the police face
from unarmed passengers?
They turned them into corpses.
This is tyranny at its peak.
Bhag Singh's funeral
pyre hasn't even cooled...
Men like Bhag Singh have died,
and they will continue to die.
Two here,
seventy-five at Budge Budge port.
Tomorrow it could be seventy five hundred...
or seventy-five thousand.
Soon, even the newspapers
will stop printing their names.
It's a haunting thing when a
whole community is reduced to a number.
Bhag Singh wasn't killed by bullets.
He was killed by arrogance.
By the addiction to power.
By the hands of lapdogs like Bela Singh-
who, mark my words,
will walk free of murder charges.
Their children will
grow up here like royals.
If I live to see tomorrow...
Bela Singh no longer deserves to live.
Whether the court gives a verdict,
or not...
We cannot wait anymore.
He has a hearing tomorrow.
Bela Singh's score will be settled,
that much is certain.
There is no saving him.
Come, Bela Singh.
You can't walk away from me like this.
Bela...
Waheguru...
Don't lose your nerve, Bela Singh.
The testimony will go your way.
Courts don't care for truth or lies,
only for the tale that's told best.
I don't want to die.
Don't be afraid, Bela Singh.
Your death was never part of my script.
Mewa Singh, I had a feeling
you would show up to testify.
Bela Singh
Babu Singh
What happened?
Hopkinson.
Mewa Singh murdered Hopkinson.
But those who set this trap
will end up laughing
and applauding from history,
claiming they had no part in it.
They'll say we fought
amongst ourselves and fell.
We won't let them take
that victory so easily.
We worked for them,
we served as loyal citizens,
even soldiers,
yet they never valued it.
Now, we shall rise as
rebels and make them see.
Bela singh is merely a puppet,
the true person behind this is Hopkinson.
Why did you kill Hopkinson?
Do you honestly believe
a bullet will solve this?
No, a bullet may not be the answer,
but it certainly serves as justice.
But we are not the ones
to deliver justice.
That is for the court to decide.
Which court are you talking about, sir?
The one that denied us
the chance to speak our side?
The one that barred you
from stepping foot on the ship?
Or the one that hasn't yet given justice
to our brothers who died?
This game of politics overshadows
truth, lies, right, wrong, legal,
and illegal.
It's far bigger than all of this, sir.
Rahim Sahib, the only stories
they print in the newspapers
are the ones where
we are painted as the villains.
They needed a villain
for this story too.
And so, here I am, the villain.
Not only Canada,
but now the world will hang
on every word we speak.
Your lawyer claims
you are of unsound mind.
Is that the truth or not?
I shot Hopkinson -
with full awareness and no regret!
My God knows,
I have done no wrong in killing
despicable persons who aid murderers.
I had no wish to hire a lawyer.
in the justice of this land.
And so that I may have the chance
to speak my thoughts, in my own words.
Your Honour, our faith
does not teach us hatred.
I bore no personal grudge
against Hopkinson.
But there comes a point
when injustice crosses every boundary.
It was under his conspiracies
that the police opened fire
on unarmed passengers
at Budge Budge port.
He demanded bribes from those
aboard the ship Komagata Maru.
Had they paid under
the conditions he set,
they would have been
on Canadian soil today.
He, along with Malcolm Reid,
spent their lives ensuring
no Indian ever set foot in this land -
and those of us who did,
they tried to pit against one another,
turning us into enemies,
making us bleed each other.
But perhaps the most disgraceful
act of Hopkinson was
when he had bullets fired upon
our first Gurudwara -
a house of God built by our own hands,
brick by brick, with honest earnings.
A sacred place where
we bow our heads twice daily
and pray for the wellbeing of all.
He turned Bhag Singh's children
into orphans.
He had bullets fired upon innocents
without remorse.
And after all that,
your police locked me away,
demanding that I confess
to the Gurudwara attack
and testify in favour of Bela Singh -
while Hopkinson's lapdog Bela Singh
and Babu Singh went
on threatening to kill us.
Yes, it's true that Hopkinson helped me.
He also told me to thank Mr. Lander.
But it was Hopkinson
who took a $40 bribe for that help.
It was thanks to that bribe,
not Hopkinson's kindness.
Your Honour,
we, the foreigners,
have left our homes and our land behind.
And in the hopes of building
a new life in a foreign land -
We have to make countless sacrifices.
Today, to fight this injustice,
one man, Mewa Singh, has stood up.
As long as there is injustice,
men like Mewa Singh
will continue to raise their voices.
I know the punishment for what
I have done will lead to my death,
Waheguru...
Glory to Guru Ramdas!
but I am dying without any worries.
He alone is known as a spiritual hero,
who fights in the defense
of righteousness,
he may be cut apart piece by piece
but he never leaves the battlefield!
Are you feeling cold?
Would you like me to help you get warm?
Do you feel warmer now?
What's happened here?
It was meant to be, my little lamb.
Waheguru Ji ka Khalsa...
Waheguru Ji ki Fateh!
Rahim Ji.
I salute your unwavering spirit,
Mewa Singh.
But often, it's our own who forget,
the ones for whom you are about
to lay down your life.
Do you truly think
they will remember you?
Bhai Meet Singh,
whether they remember me or not,
men like Hopkinson will never forget.
Stay blessed!
Waheguru!
It was a living soul.
May God grant it peace.
No, my little lamb,
don't wish peace upon
a soul taken unjustly.
May such a soul rise and tear open
the heavens to demand justice.
Let its closed eyes awaken
the world's own.
Let its family not weep,
but sing songs of its courage,
let them hunt down the guilty,
and shout the cry of victory!
Jo bole so nihal!
Sat Sri Akal...
Grandfather,
Yes son.
Who they are?
They are our elders,
and the courage of our elders
The snow here couldn't chill
their spirit.
The fire of hatred
couldn't burn them
The struggle of our forefathers
was the bridge
we crossed to find our place
and thrive in these foreign lands.
There was a time when
we weren't even allowed to vote -
and today, they cast their votes for us.
This is the
fulfillment of their dreams.
They were not allowed to dock here,
but now they have become
a part of this place forever
Where should this journey begin?
Let me line up the words.
We don't know who truly burns inside
Many roam around,
trembling without cause.
We once lived in peace
Until this chaos arrived.
Our kingdom, our land
They joined hands with traitors.
The rulers of yesterday
Once waved our flags.
We were proud warriors
Alongside Maharaja Ranjit Singh.
They stayed in the cold
Carrying weapons like stars.
They crossed Attock
With roaring courage like lions.
Our temples and mosques
All were shared in harmony.
The Khalsa ruled
And enemies were struck down.
Coins were pressed under Ponds and Lakes,
With Khalsa's seal on top.
You speak of Nanakshahi?
Have you even seen it with your eyes?
Jathedar Baba Phula Singh was an Akali.
We placed our shoes on Abdali's head.
Those who came as invaders
We sent them running barefoot.
Martyrdoms like Baba Deep Singh's
Still echo through the ages.
By Nanak's Name,
Forever rising, forever rising.
We always pray
For the well-being of all.
By Nanak's Name, we rise always.
We always pray
For the well-being of all.
No throne has the strength
To stand before this fire.
Take a bullet to the chest
And still ask, "Is that all you've got?"
Shaheed Mewa Singh
He can never be silenced.
You may try tyranny
But we will never stop.
Big ones came Meer Mannu, Zakaria
But even their words shattered.
Even when bodies broke,
Our spirit never did.
How many will you cut?
How many will you tear down?
Our image is printed on hearts
Where will you go to erase it?
Kings may have attitudes,
But we are the kings of kings.
Falcons sit on our arms
Which mystery could defeat such pride?
By Nanak's Name,
Forever rising, forever rising.
We always pray
For the well-being of all.
By Nanak's Name,
Forever rising, forever rising.
We always pray
For the well-being of all.
By Nanak's Name,
Forever rising, forever rising.
You alone give greatness.
Even dust rises by Your will.
From Fatehgarh Sahib,
Every battle we fight we win.
Wherever we walk,
That path becomes the trail.
We don't walk on roads
We create the roads.
Kings may have attitudes,
But we are the kings of kings.
Falcons sit on our arms
Which mystery could defeat such pride?
Nanak Naam Chardi Kala
Forever rising, forever rising.
We always pray
For the well-being of all.
Nanak Naam Chardi Kala
Forever rising, forever rising.
We always pray
For the well-being of all.
Nanak Naam Chardi Kala
Forever rising, forever rising.
We always pray
For the well-being of all.
Keep moving, Farida,
Perhaps you'll meet
a soul awakened,
....perhaps you'll meet
a soul awakened,
and you too shall find
your own salvation.
Keep moving, Farida,
Father...
Yes, little one?
Where have these
birds come from?
Rise now from your deep sleep,
Mewa Singh, they are migratory birds,
and give the mosque a gentle sweep.
traveling from distant lands.
Will they stay here forever?
One can only truly find a home
in their own country.
Foreign lands are but
a temporary refuge.
They will stay for a time,
then return to where they belong.
They must have come here out
of some necessity.
Father, who cares for the children
once they've gone?
thin kavan khalaavai kavan chugaavai
man mehi simaran kariaa | | 3 | |
They remain here only in form,
my little one.
In their hearts,
there are but two concerns -
their children
and their prayers
for return to their homeland.
See how those beautiful
birds soar!
They brighten the sky, my dear.
Huh?
Father!
Father...
What will become of it now?
It had little ones, too!
No, my little lamb, do not weep.
It was meant to be.
It is God's will, Mewa Singh.
Brother,
the Continuous
Journey Regulation
was designed to stop us.
It requires one to
travel directly from India
and carry at least $200 in cash.
The fee for Europeans is $25,
but for us, it's $100.
That's a racist law, Counselor.
In 1907, around 2,500
to 2,600 of us came here.
By 1908, after this law was introduced,
the numbers dwindled dramatically.
In 1909, only 10 people arrived.
By 1911, just three.
That's true, Balwant Singh Ji.
The Canadian government says one thing,
the Supreme Court says another,
and the immigration officers
say something else entirely.
Counselor,
many of us have served in the army.
When they needed soldiers for war,
they didn't say:
"We don't want Indians.
Let the white men fight alone. "
You're right, Badan Singh Ji.
It's British rule pulling the strings.
We'll have to fight back.
No, Sohan Lal Ji.
If we fight,
we'll only end up hurting ourselves.
This is their country.
They're free to do as they please.
I say let them be.
Chant God's name, work hard,
and keep earning.
Exactly.
He's right.
Let us think for ourselves, brothers,
and let others tend to their own troubles.
Besides, the new arrivals
are willing to work for less.
And there's already
a shortage of jobs here.
Brother...
even if it drives down wages,
we must not let it divide us.
There's enough here for everyone.
Mewa Singh,
you're not wrong.
But the smart thing to do is-
Brother, forget being smart.
Let me tell you something foolish:
If our numbers grow,
one day,
we too will have a say in this country.
We won't be ignored like we are now.
We'll have a voice in Canada.
Father! Father!
How are you, son?
I'm good.
Where's your little sister?
Ah, there's my brave little angel.
There comes her uncle's favorite niece
-Karam Kaur.
Tell me, is it cold or not?
It's this cold!
This cold, huh?
Then we better warm up, hmm?
Here.
Here-do you feel the warmth?
I wonder what God has
written for her future.
She lost her mother at birth.
Her love was never written in her fate
Feeling better now?
She's always hungry for love.
There you go, my brave angel.
Feeling warm now?
Yes.
Good. Now go and play.
No, I'll go with you.
I don't know what issue
You want to come with me?
the government has with us.
Then come on.
Why do they put limits on us
They just don't want history
to repeat itself.
Their East India Company came
to India just to trade, right?
Exactly.
I think we'll have to fight two battles -
One with the Englishmen,
and one with our brown 'Englishmen. '
It's all God's will.
We're already fighting a legal battle.
You're right.
But I believe
that with Guru Ramdas's blessings,
a Singh will rise and find
a way to overcome
this Continuous Journey Regulation too.
Waheguru Ji ka Khalsa... (Greetings)
Waheguru Ji ki Fateh, Daljit Singh Ji!
Tell me, how do you fare these days?
I fare as you do, Baba Ji.
If you are well, then I am no less.
And what does your research tell us?
Are we any closer to
setting foot in Canada?
It appears grim, Baba Ji.
The authorities watch us like hawks.
That holds true.
But we must keep pressing forward,
mustn't we?
Baba Ji,
why is it so vital that
we wager both money and life for this?
It's not as if life here is one of ease.
Men are wasting away in cattle sheds.
It is vital to go to Canada, brother.
People have begun to confuse
servitude with progress.
There is no standard of learning here.
No dignity in daily life.
But if our people could breathe the air
of a free land, even once,
perhaps a fire might ignite within them
to rise and fight for freedom.
Baba Ji, we may be the only ones
who believe so.
I do not think the others
will stand with us.
Now you'll be addressed
by a respected elder of the community,
a renowned figure in the area,
and a successful businessman -
Gurdit Singh Ji.
Waheguru Ji ka Khalsa...
Waheguru Ji ki Fateh!
My brothers and sisters,
this is not merely an opportunity -
it is our duty.
We must go to a free land like Canada,
To earn our living,
to gather knowledge,
and resources for our brotherhood.
We must guide our community
toward true freedom and progress.
The Canadian government,
under British instruction,
has imposed the Continuous
Journey Regulation.
This is not just a law
it is an affront to our dignity.
It is pure racism.
It is nothing short
of blatant discrimination.
Under British rule,
young men from Punjab are sent to fight
in foreign lands for the Empire,
but they are forbidden from seeking
honest work or engaging in business
even in lands that are part
of the very same Empire.
Were we born only to be their
servants and watchmen?
We, too, have a right to go to Canada,
to return freely,
and to build a life -
to work, to trade, to prosper.
But Baba Ji,
no ship from India
travels directly to Canada.
Ah, necessity is the mother of invention.
If no ship sails,
then, with the blessings of Satguru,
we shall get our own ship to sail there.
If you agree,
raise your hands and show me your support.
Jeh Jaaeeai
Thaa Suhaelae | |
Kar Kirapaa
Prabh Maelae | | 1 | |
Waheguru!
Brother, come here quickly!
Come here, quick!
Here, have some of this.
What is the reason for
this sweet offering, Sohan lal Ji?
You must try some too.
You too have it.
Come here quickly.
Come here quickly, brother.
Here, have some.
Have some sweets.
Come here quickly.
Come here and have some sweets.
Brother!
Brother!
Come, take some burfi, brother.
Have some sweets.
Where did you find burfi in Canada?
It's a close cousin to burfi -
the locals call it fudge.
Fine, it's fudge,
but what is the occasion for this treat?
Take a guess, brother.
It must be good news, then.
Did you receive your overdue pay?
Better than that.
Did you buy a house?
Better still.
Did you have a son?
How could I have a son while I'm here?
He must be returning to our homeland.
Brother, our people are coming here.
Only two or four people
used to come each year,
but this year,
a whole shipload is arriving.
Baba Gurdit Singh is bringing them.
Incredible.
Are you sure, brother?
Absolutely.
Here's the letter.
Mewa Singh,
get the weapon.
It is time to act.
Weapon?
The sons of Jatts
are rising from the sea,
Roaring for progress and victory.
They strike with strength,
they fight with pride,
Wearing turbans, with beards they abide.
With no egos to hold them,
they stand tall,
They cause a storm with pride,
answering Lord's call.
Fearless they are,
and they don't make others quake,
With swords in hand,
they can tear the sky's wake.
They gaze like thunder,
they roar like the storm,
As Guru Nanak Jahaz arrives,
change will transform.
Future generations will
sing of the tale for all,
Raising Punjabi is on its way,
step aside, clear the way!
Raising Punjabi is on its way,
step aside, clear the way!
Raising Punjabi is on its way,
step aside, clear the way!
Raising Punjabi is on its way,
step aside, clear the way!
People will dance, spreading cheer.
People will dance, spreading cheer.
When our brothers come,
joy will fill the air,
We wait with excitement,
as the news draws near.
For the messages from
home they'll bring here,
There will be much movement, you'll see.
Even the locals will talk about it.
It's time for everyone to
share some sweets in celebration.
Raising Punjabi is on its way,
step aside, clear the way!
Raising Punjabi is on its way,
step aside, clear the way!
Raising Punjabi is on its way,
step aside, clear the way!
Raising Punjabi is on its way,
step aside, clear the way!
We rise,
and we fall, but always we rise,
We keep eating what God provides,
We humble the proud,
the ones with the attitude,
Feeding the hungry,
showing our gratitude.
We bring down the mighty,
who fly too high,
Lifting the fallen, helping them rise.
These are our special qualities,
Our history is there for all to read.
We've given more than we ever got,
Fighting for our rights, we stand tall.
We crush egos, no place for pride,
We've seen our fair share of fights.
Mewa Singh
Wait, you...
You...
Stop, Mewa Singh.
Let them go.
What's going on?
They've begun to overstep their bounds now.
We ought not to entangle
ourselves in this any further.
No one will listen to us.
But brother...
You must understand.
They have Hopkinson's backing.
Wait there.
He requires proper documentation.
And for documentation, you need money.
He has the means, sir.
Hand it over.
Step forward and give it to him.
He stands as the
key figure of immigration.
Pick it up.
That is no mere a dollar,
it's your passport.
Why the hesitation?
Go on, pick it up.
Pick it up.
Not you -
you, over there.
Yes, you. Pick it up.
Pick it up.
That sort of defiance
won't get you far here.
Begin preparations to send him back.
Sir, he will return.
But I bring urgent news.
What is it you've done?
A ship is en route...
filled with Indian passengers...
bound for Canada.
Yes.
They refused?
How can they refuse?
We've already paid
the advance for the ship.
The British Government intervened.
They said they'd sooner
see the ship sink into the sea
than allow it to be
handed over to an Indian.
Let it be.
The sun may never set on the Empire...
but it still rises from the East,
does it not?
The Japanese will give us a ship.
My little lamb, tell me...
shall we ride in a small boat
or a big ship?
A big ship!
And how big, my dear?
This big!
Splendid!
Here you go then...
Off it sails!
Big or small,
let it sail right here, dear.
They won't let outsiders step ashore.
Look there...
We'll send another ship.
Why speak such ill-fated words, hmm?
There are families waiting there.
I may be married,
but I live like a bachelor.
I pass my days with you lot.
That's your fate, brother.
Then tell me - do we blame fate?
Or do we toil harder on this soil?
If you ask me,
enough of us are already here.
The newcomers will only bring trouble.
Yes, of course -
they'll bring trouble.
And we, the old ones,
will have to clean it up.
Isn't that right?
Weren't you new here once too?
you badly did you mess up. tell me ?
Believe me or not -
our people will come, and one day,
they'll turn Canada into another India.
What do you mean, turn it into India?
That there'll be langar
here - free kitchens for all?
That none shall sleep hungry?
That we'll live together
again in joint families?
That we'll till this
barren land and make it bloom?
We have our flaws, brother.
But so do the white folk.
No one says they are ruining this
land when they drink themselves senseless
and make a spectacle of things.
Hate the vices -
not the colour, brother.
And those who are meant
to call this land home...
they will come.
Whether they arrive in
a mighty ship or a humble boat.
That's the Punjabi letter Thatha, son.
Go on, write it down.
My friends...
we've found a ship.
We have?
Truly?
We got a ship!
What sort of ship have you found now?
Baba Ji, the mission is complete.
Excellent.
Amazing!
Well done, Daljit Singh Ji!
Waheguru
Thank you, Waheguru.
You've performed a miracle,
Daljit Singh Ji.
The name of the ship is...
Komagata Maru.
Yes.
Komagata Maru?
Father... will this ship hurt us?
There is only One who decides
whether we live or die, my child.
From this day forward,
this ship shall be known
as Guru Nanak Jahaz.
Waheguru!
Glory to Guru Nanak!
Release Gurdit Singh!
Release him! Release him!
Release Gurdit Singh!
Release him! Release him!
Release Gurdit Singh!
Release him! Release him!
Release Gurdit Singh!
Release him! Release him!
Release Gurdit Singh!
Release him! Release him!
And we deserve to be told,
why is our ship not
permitted to sail to Canada?
If vessels from other
nations are allowed entry,
then why this discrimination
against an Indian ship?
Release Gurdit Singh!
Release him! Release him!
Release Gurdit Singh!
Release him! Release him!
Release Gurdit Singh!
Release him! Release him!
Have some faith in Baba Ji!
Return our money!
Baba Ji has arrived!
We want our money back!
Sat Sri Akal, Baba Ji!
I'd no idea how much longer
they planned to keep me locked away.
Sat Sri Akal Ji.
But once the people began to protest,
they had no choice but to release me.
We wouldn't have let them
lay a finger on you, Baba Ji.
But this... this has driven
a wedge between our own people.
The British - they've
played their game well.
People now believe
this journey is unlawful.
There are whispers:
That the ship may never depart.
Or worse: if it does,
it won't reach Canadian shores.
We don't need it anymore.
We don't want to go to Canada.
Give us back our money!
Call Baba Ji out!
we just want our money!
Give us back our money!
We don't want to go there.
This journey may be
one step toward Canada -
But it is a hundred steps toward progress...
toward our rights...
toward equality.
But if all you see in it is money -
Then here. Take it back.
Your money is yours.
And with that, we part ways.
Baba Ji, they're like frogs in a well...
They've never seen the ocean.
It's all right, Daljit Singh.
In time, they'll come to realize -
One cannot survive in this world
without daring to leap into the ocean.
Baba Ji
Raghunath Singh.
Dr. Raghunath Singh.
Singh?
We too wish to make the journey to Canada.
I grant you passage, but only because
you are a man with a family to care for.
Smoking and the use of tobacco
aboard this ship is strictly forbidden.
As you say, Baba Ji.
Brother... what do they
call it in English - "safety"?
Yes... safety.
Well, there's none of it here.
You're not even allowed
to defend yourself.
Had we been back home...
We'd show them how a three footer (sword)
is used for safety.
Mewa Singh, they call this democracy.
This is all I've been
able to gather from it.
Just like the potter -
one hand firm,
the other gentle as it shapes the clay -
These ruffians keep a firm hand,
while the police lay theirs soft.
The state does as it pleases.
The man with eyes is made blind.
And the one with a voice is silenced.
Exactly.
You'll either be sent back...
or beaten into obedience.
So what do we do, brother?
I feel like I can't breathe here anymore.
Whether we act or stay still,
just our presence here,
being seen like this -
That itself is a form of rebellion.
All right, Harnam Singh.
Don't worry.
We'll speak more tonight.
I'm off to fetch the groceries.
See you later.
Okay.
Yes, I trust you, Bela Singh.
Farewell.
We'll speak again soon.
Waheguru Ji ka Khalsa,
Waheguru Ji ki Fateh!
Fateh Ji Fateh!
That was Bela Singh.
I had something important to attend to.
Hmm.
Of course it was important, brother,
he even dropped you off in his car.
He's a soldier, after all.
He has friends in government.
I was helpless, so...
Bela Singh walks in Hopkinson's shadow.
When our people refused
to attend in the Imperial Parade,
he attended it with pride.
And also visit the Gurdwara
wearing his uniform.
Bela Singh is Hopkinson's
pawn - raised and planted among us.
And now, he means to make you one too.
But listen well, brother
It is always the pawns that
are sacrificed first in a war.
Got it?
I don't.
And truthfully, I don't care to.
Politics, business, pawns, chess pieces...
Whether Hopkinson is good
or bad - it doesn't matter to me.
Bela Singh is respected.
He has wealth because he obeys.
He owns a car.
Back home,
only kings and maharajas ride
in such luxury.
And what of you and me, Mewa Singh?
What respect do we hold?
It's people like Hopkinson
who can get our ship across -
whether you admit it or not.
Your status isn't decided
by the car you sit in, brother.
It's measured by the
strength of your conscience.
And do you truly believe
Hopkinson respects Bela Singh?
Just tossing the piece of bread
piece of bread, is it?
And as for these cars and comforts...
they mean nothing.
Our Singhs will bring
their own ship to these shores.
And remember,
brother, the man who tries to
sail two boats never reaches the shore.
As for rest, you may know your boat,
but there's only One
who truly gets us across.
Waheguru
Waheguru
Gur Pourree Baerree Guru
Gur Thulehaa Har Naao | |
Gur Sar Saagar Bohithho
Gur Theerathh Dhareeaao | |
Waheguru
Waheguru
All well?
Yes, everything's loaded.
I've got all I need.
Goodbye!
Tehal Singh,
Step aside, please.
Tehal Singh,
I'll be taking leave shortly.
Don't worry about matters back home.
Give my respects to Mother and Father.
I will.
He's my brother.
I see.
My real brother.
And who are you waving to?
Maybe you have one, two,
or five real brothers.
But to me... they are all my brothers.
Farewell, brothers!
Take care!
What's that in your hand?
This?
Yes.
My Baba Ji said,
you must have two hundred dollars
in hand to head to Canada!
Where are you from?
Patiala!
Look, Baba Ji how hard
they tried to stop us.
Sat Sri Akal, Baba Ji.
Sat Sri Akal, dear one.
Daljit Singh...
all of it rests in His hands.
Bir Singh?
Yes, Baba Ji?
You are in charge of the langar.
See to it properly, alright?
Sat Sri Akal, Baba Ji.
Sat Sri Akal.
Don't worry, Baba Ji Ramratan
and Gulaab Singh are with me.
Hmm...
Daljit Singh.
Yes?
Send word to our brothers
in Shanghai and Japan.
Let them know our ship is on the move.
inform Vancouver as well.
Okay.
Waheguru
I'll write to you once we get to Canada.
You must join us there soon.
You make it there first,
and we'll be right behind you.
Very well.
Here you are, brother,
they've printed yet
another piece of propaganda.
What ganda?
Propaganda.
no eqaul rights,
we're not even equal citizens,
yet we are demons
eat the dirt and get slapped too
propaganda, for you
The days ahead will be harder still.
We're already fighting
with our circumstances,
must we now fight
with the newspapers too?
Balwant Singh Ji,
we foreigners serve this country well.
The employers get cheap labour,
And the politicians get scapegoats
someone to blame for every ill.
They control the newspapers
and the radio stations too.
They can twist the
story however they like.
Then what's the answer, brother?
A lie may cause a stir
and win the moment...
But truth stands the test of time.
It's all right.
A day will come when we'll have our own
newspapers and our own voices on the radio.
But until then, let's turn
our attention to what matters most -
Welcoming our brothers
who are arriving soon. Right?
Yes, of course.
Certainly.
Let's form a committee
to arrange for their shelter,
meals.
Brother, tell me,
what does Canada look like?
What kind of people live there?
The same sort we left
behind in Punjab, brother.
Only difference is that
we might earn a little more.
You'll only earn if you
manage to set foot there.
The police won't even let the ship anchor,
not as long as Gurdit
Singh remains aboard.
Come now,
brother, you're on the same ship too.
Let him speak.
He's an educated man, a doctor.
There must be reason behind his words.
The ship will reach Canada, no doubt.
But once it does, you must choose:
will you disembark with me -
or with Gurdit Singh?
Then Doctor Sahib,
it is your duty to guide us.
Tell us, what must we do?
As for me,
I'll follow Baba Ji wherever he leads.
I'll step off when he does.
Seems you didn't quite grasp what I said.
You may come to regret that.
Once we arrive...
Baba Ji...
Ah, come, Raghunath Ji.
I was just explaining that
we've informed the Khalsa
Diwan Committee in Vancouver-
Baba Ji!
Careful!
That was close.
The committee has promised to help us -
with food, shelter & work.
And--
Oh Lord!
Baba Ji!
Careful, Baba Ji.
Waheguru... Waheguru...
Waheguru...
Please, be careful.
Baba Ji,
the sea is rising...
the waves are turning wild.
The storm is fierce, Baba Ji.
Do not fear.
Careful.
a ship like this
was caught in a storm, ages ago
that belongs to Makhan Shah Lubana.
The same Divine hand that
guided that ship to shore,
shall guide ours too.
let's all meditate together
on the name of ninth soverreign
Gunn Gobindh Gaaeiou Nehee
Janam Akaarathh Keen | |
Kahu Naanak Har Bhaj Manaa
Jih Bidhh Jal Ko Meen | | 1 |
Bikhian Sio Kaahae Rachiou
Nimakh N Hohe Oudhaas | |
Kahu Naanak Bhaj Har Manaa
Parai N Jam Kee Faas | | 2 | |
Tharanaapo Eio Hee Gaeiou
Leeou Jaraa Tann Jeet | |
Kahu Naanak Bhaj Har Manaa
Aoudhh Jaat Hai Beet | | 3 | |
Biradhh Bhaeiou Soojhai Neheea
Kaal Pehoochiou Aan | |
Kahu Naanak Nar Baavarae
Kio N Bhajai Bhagavaan | | 4 | |
Dhhan Dhaaraa Sanpath Sagal
Jin Apunee Kar Maan | |
Ein Mai Kashh Sangee Nehee
Naanak Saachee Jaan | | 5 | |
is it a mighty storm?
Very mighty, son,
but not mightier than our Gurus.
| | Dohra | |
Bal Suttakiou Bandhhan Parae
Kashhoo N Hoth Oupaae | |
Kahu Naanak Ab Outt Har
Gaj Jio Hohu Sehaae | | 53 | |
Bal Hoaa Bandhhan Shhuttae
Sabh Kishh Hoth Oupaae | |
Nanak Sabh Kishh Thumarai Haathh Mai
Tum Hee Hoth Sehaae | | 54 | |
Sang Sakhaa Sabh Tajj Geae
Koou N Nibehiou Saathh | |
Kahu Nanak Eih Bipath Maii
Ttaek Eaek Raghunaathh | | 55 | |
Kahu Nanak Eih Bipath Maii
Ttaek Eaek Raghunaathh | | 55 | |
Ttaek Eaek Raghunaathh | | 55 | |
Naam Rehiou Saadhhoo Rehiou
Rehiou Gur Gobind | |
Kahu Nanak Eih Jagat Mai
Kin Japiou Gur Mant | | 56 | |
Raam Naam Our Mai Gehiou
Jaa Kai Sam Nehee Koe | |
Jih Simarath Sankatt Mittai
Dharas Thuhaaro Hoe | | 57 | | 1 | |
We've reached Canada?
Come on!
How beautiful it is... O Lord, thank You.
Baba Ji, the ocean, it's so calm now.
As if someone gently lulled it to sleep.
Daljit Singh,
there is only One who can scold like
a father and soothe like a mother.
Daljit Singh,
do you see that land ahead?
Yes, Baba Ji.
We've reached Canada.
Wonderful...
We've finally arrived.
What a beautiful country!
Is it true?
Have you truly reached Canada?
Yes, brother, we've made it.
We've reached Canada?
Fix your clothes.
We've reached Canada!
Yes, we have.
I'm wearing my new clothes now!
We've reached Canada?
Yes, we have.
Thank you, Waheguru...
we've reached Canada.
Come on, let's climb to the top
Move aside,
and get a full look at it.
let me see what Canada looks like!
Brothers,
officials from the health and
sanitation department have arrived.
Line up before them in an orderly manner.
Look at the crowd gathering...
Seems they're more eager
to watch than we are to disembark.
They say they don't intend
to let them set foot here.
There they are now.
Your father doesn't rule this land!
Brother...
their fathers do rule this land.
Best think of yourself.
why they are not moving?
what's happening there?
There might be a lot of stuff.
Takes time to gather all the luggage.
Brothers, the health inspectors
are here to examine the ship.
And what are they doing
with all these photographs?
Ah, they adore us.
Their newspapers will be full
of our faces tomorrow.
I always thought I'd become
famous after achieving something.
Looks like we'll be
famous before we even begin.
Oi! Don't leave me out of the frame!
What's that?
Go, fetch the immigration documents.
Alright.
Go.
It was right here...
The documents were right here.
I had placed them exactly here.
Strange.
Where are the documents?
Strange.
Chand Singh Ji.
Yes?
I can't find the landing documents.
Go have a look upstairs.
Alright.
Where can it be?
What happened, Daljit Singh Ji?
I can't find the landing documents.
Baba Ji, I can't find the documents.
Where did they go?
Find the papers, without them,
we won't be allowed to disembark.
Okay.
I think they can't find the documents.
Rahim Ji,
give us some good news.
When will our people
be allowed to disembark?
They're unable to locate
the landing paper.
What's that?
It's the official document
required to step off the ship.
Seems like they either lost
it or left it behind somewhere.
And if they don't find it?
Then they'll be sent back.
Without that paper,
they won't be allowed to set foot on land.
what he's saying?
If you don't have the paper,
then turn around and go back.
Officer!
see this
He found them?
Hmm.
The documents were recovered.
Bole So Nihal!
Sat Sri Akal!
Sir, it looks like
they found the document.
Bole So Nihal!
Sat Sri Akal!
What did you think,
coming all the way here, huh?
Take a good look from here...
that's Vancouver.
But you won't be allowed
to set foot on that land.
Canada's government,
its courts, and its people
they all stand against you.
Haven't you heard of the
Continuous Journey Regulation?
The court has already struck
down the Continuous Journey Regulation.
Look, Singh
the court doesn't command
the immigration office.
It merely advises.
Whether we follow that advice or not...
is up to us.
You seem like a man with some education.
Come, let's go inside and
have this conversation properly.
No, we won't speak behind closed doors.
Whatever you have to say,
say it in front of everyone.
Officer, what's the issue now?
We've met every requirement
of immigration.
You've met some of them, not all.
Your report isn't good.
It'll take some money to make it right.
$2000.
And?
And it stays between us.
You'll have to swear
on the Guru Granth Sahib.
My Guru teaches that only gamblers
and street guys swear oaths.
And I am neither.
I assumed you were a wise businessman.
Anyway...
I tried my best,
but this man clearly
doesn't want to help you.
What? What happened?
What's going on now?
Baba Ji?
See? I told you.
I got a message from the ship -
Hopkinson demanded a $2,000 bribe,
but Gurdit Singh refused to pay.
He refused?
Strange.
I'm sure they spent at least
that much just sending all those letters.
If a bribe would solve this,
they should just do it.
Forget $2,000,
if $20,000 fixes everything, then...
Maybe we should just gather the money.
What will we do when the ration runs out?
But how do we meet Hopkinson?
Harnam Singh can arrange it.
Come on, Harnam Singh,
find a way.
Find a way, huh?
Alright.
I will.
Hmm.
Sat Sri Akal, sir.
Come, Harnam Singh. Take a seat.
Thank you, sir.
Hmm?
How are you doing?
Looks like you don't enjoy Canada much.
How can I like it here, brother?
I never imagined
I'd see a day where two Sikhs
won't even look eye to eye.
We heard
some passengers
couldn't arrange for $2000?
2000?
Is this a joke?
If that's not enough, then we can-
The Gurdit Singh who wrote
to you and mentioned the money-
didn't he tell you
the condition of the deal?
Deal?
I don't like where this is going, brother.
Why create a scene
in front of these white folks?
Support us,
and you won't lack anything.
Did you hear that?
"Won't lack anything. "
Someone who has nothing
is offering me everything.
No one without worth can "buy"
Bela Singh.
Mind your tongue, Bela Singh Ji.
No low-life laborers,
men of honor
who earn their bread with honest sweat.
The Canadian wealth and status
won't stay away from us for long.
its certain
Gurdit Singh won't set foot in Vancouver.
And you...
You're the same Bhag Singh
who refused to attend the imperial parade,
aren't you?
Ex British Indian Army soldier.
The Victoria Cross medals
have become too heavy now, sir.
We can't parade while carrying
the weight of hypocrisy.
Back there, you sing songs
of our bravery and send us to war,
but here,
your newspapers reduce
us to snake charmers.
they don't value our dignity.
We have every right
in the progress of this country,
and we have an undeniable
right to this land.
Yes,
And...
you get paid to do both those things.
That's the only right you have.
No matter how many dollars
you rub on your back, brother,
your skin won't turn white.
Hey!
Hey!
Let him go!
Don't touch me!
Let him go! What are you doing?!
how dare to touch me? Ahhh
Hopkinson's stooge
you traitor!
Don't fight Mewa singh
Mewa Singh Ji,
leave me Baabu Singh
I'll teach him a lesson
I'll cut him in pieces
leave him Bela Singh
how dare to touch me?
Mewa Singh Ji leave him
don't fight
you think you are that capable
he want to buy Bela Singh
leave me
We haven't a single drop of water left.
This feels like a prison sentence -
one without food or drink.
They've turned this
ship into a jail at sea.
who had thought about this?
It's all right...
God will make a way.
"Baba atall, pakkian pakaian ghal"
Just as they wronged you on your own soil,
your own land -
now, we too face the
same injustice in our land.
Now, we are met with the
same injustice here as well.
- Singhs, it's us.
- Who is it?
We've brought some rations
- from the congregation in Vancouver.
Throw us a rope.
Here it is.
With the Guru's blessings,
we'll return soon.
Thank you, Singhs.
Behold the grace of Guru Ramdas Ji.
Hmm.
We managed to get rations to
the ship last night without any trouble.
Another round has already been arranged.
I must say - the natives
have helped us immensely.
They showed us the way, led us through.
Thank you, Lord.
i was saying -
lawyer must've reached the office by now.
Let's hear what he has to say.
Go, speak with him.
We'll manage the rest
of the arrangements here.
- Here, take this.
- Take care.
Give it here - I'll tie it down.
Waheguru... Waheguru... Waheguru.
Have mercy, O Lord.
Brother, we have another problem.
What is it now?
The company that owns the ship,
they're growing restless.
We owe this month's installment.
Two thousand dollars.
I see.
And these passengers -
they barely have enough rations.
Set them there.
Sat Sri akal, brother.
It's alright.
Nothing to fear.
We'll each contribute what
we can from our own pockets.
And we'll appeal to the
congregation for the rest.
Hmm.
There should be a way, Mr. Bird.
Rahim Ji.
Sat Sri Akal.
-how are you?
- Sat Sri Akal.
- What does Mr. Bird say?
It seems difficult.
No one is willing to hear us out.
Immigration has outright refused -
they will not permit
the lawyer to board the ship.
And the court?
They claim it is of no concern to them.
"Bring us a case with
full evidence, " they say.
How can you do this?
We have the documents,
we have the money,
we have the reports -
then how can we be forced to turn back?
This is prejudice.
Plain and unjust discrimination.
This is the court's verdict.
You will have to go back.
You call this a court's verdict?
No, this is your government's decree.
You never allowed us to reach the court.
How can one defend himself
in a case where he is denied a hearing?
It is a one-sided judgment.
This is nothing short of tyranny.
By law, businessmen are permitted
to come ashore, are they not?
And yet, even that
right was withheld from us.
The lawyer says
he did all he could.
It seems the law has shut its doors on us.
And if the law has abandoned us,
and even the legal
counsel has stepped away -
then tell me, what remains?
Mark my words
this judgment will not
pass without consequence.
This tyranny shall
not be undone by lawyers...
but by rebels.
Stay away.
Stay away.
leave him
look at Mr. Bird.
Is he okay?
- Mr. Bird?
- Hear us out.
Bhag Singh Ji.
At least tell us what's wrong.
No! Don't hurt us!
Go, save yourselves!
Stand back.
If it was a street
fight you were looking for,
you should have waged it on your own land.
At least then, your feet
would be planted in your own soil.
Who are you, brother?
I don't believe I know you.
You called me brother - now you do.
I bring a message...
from the Gadar Party.
I hold deep respect
for Baba Sohan Singh and his companions.
We seek peace, but...
Peace, brother,
comes at the price of a bullet.
If you are not prepared for war,
there shall be no truce.
As they say - one must always be ready.
The line has been crossed, brother.
Now we must take up arms.
If we choose the path of rebellion,
we must brace ourselves
for the consequences that follow.
Our own people ask:
Why wage the country's battle
on foreign soil?
Are you prepared for what lies ahead?
Brother, singhs don't go to
kauvaan and canada forever.
I am as ready now as I'll ever be.
Bhag Singh Ji.
Mewa Singh Ji.
- Waheguru Ji ka Khalsa...
- Waheguru Ji ki Fateh
Sat Sri Akal Ji.
We have gathered here today
because of the Gadar Party -
and for that, I am truly glad.
Tarik Babu,
the blood of warriors may differ by birth,
but its spirit is always the same.
And we are drawn to that spirit.
As for the British lapdogs like Hopkinson...
Hopkinson once served in
the Calcutta Police Department.
He knows his past all too well.
Truth be told,
Hopkinson doesn't despise Indians nearly
as much as he despises the Indian blood
that runs in his own veins.
He's spent his entire
life hiding behind a lie,
claiming his mother was British,
never Indian.
We fear
a repeat of 1907.
What's unfolding now...
it's how it began back then too.
From Vancouver to Bellingham,
the white populace rose up
in protest - rioting in the streets.
The Chinese community
bore the brunt of it.
Our men made it through
because many were former soldiers.
They hadn't yet parted with their arms.
We have no desire to harm anyone.
But we need weapons - to defend ourselves,
nothing more.
Why think only of your own safety?
I worry for every soul
aboard the Guru Nanak Jahaz.
The tension in the air is unmistakable -
Something is about to unfold.
Tarak Babu, we do not seek war,
but we are always prepared
to face one that is thrust upon us.
Just tell me, where can
we lay our hands on reliable arms?
Good deal.
Hmm.
Keep your trust in him
this too shall pass
You're right, Khan Saheb.
Police?
Step back!
Get them!
The police have boarded the ship!
Open the door! Quickly!
They're armed!
Everyone out - now!
Strike them down!
Careful, brother!
Throw coal at them
Strike back
Strike back
Throw coal at them
Throw coal at them
Strike back
Throw coal at them
Pass me more coal
Baba ji!
Who locked my door from the outside?
I don't know, Baba Ji.
They tried to drag our ship with a rope-
Thought they could
pull us across the border.
Baba ji they opened fire,
a bullet burst out from my crown
It was that same Sealine ship, Baba Ji.
No,
Veer Singh,
they didn't come just to tow the ship.
They had another intention-
And they succeeded.
Mewa Singh...
We've received troubling
news from Vancouver.
Last night,
the police boarded the Guru Nanak Jahaz.
They say shots were fired.
This is the limit.
Were there any casualties?
No loss of life, but there was a fight.
The police opened fire,
and the passengers fought
back by throwing coal at them.
Brother, I think we are being followed.
I saw those same people spying
outside the hotel too.
Yes, it definitely seems
like we're being watched.
Balwant Singh, you take the wheel.
I'll get down.
We've carried ammunition
for miles in the army.
No, brother, let me do it.
- You take the wheel.
- Please, let me do it.
Just pull over.
No.
There's no need to argue, brother.
You have a family.
Think about your children.
sava lakh
(I'm single, but equal to 125,000!)
And I've got longer legs.
I'll get there before you.
Please... just pull over.
Who did you buy the weapons for?
Who's your target?
Why did you buy the weapons?
For self-defense.
We hold no enmity towards anyone,
but if someone comes
at us with aggression,
we'll send them straight to hell.
Testify that Bhag Singh, Balwant Singh,
- and Rahim were with you. And you all...
- No one was with me.
I'm single, but equal to 125,000!
(sava lakh)
Water.
Brother, I want water.
We part with our money, yet
thirst and hunger remain our companions,
while those in our employ
feast without restraint.
Doctor, you are right.
It is with our money
that this water was procured.
Surely, the first claim
to this water rests with us.
Have words with Bhag
Singh and get us some water.
What commotion brews yonder?
Have you lost your mind?
This water is not ours to claim.
Baba Gurdit Singh has taken it
upon himself to see our thirst quenched.
we don't trust Baba ji's false promises.
But I won't surrender
what is mine by right.
I say give the water back.
Let any man who believes he can
force my hand can step forward and try.
Water...
Water...
- Step aside.
- I too want to drink some.
- Move aside.
- Step aside.
I too want to drink some.
I too want to drink water.
Move aside.
I too want to drink some.
Let me drink some water too.
- Step aside.
- Move aside.
- Step aside.
- Move aside.
Move aside.
- Let me drink some water too.
- Take this, take this.
Move aside.
Move aside.
Move aside.
My throat is going dry.
Someone give me some water.
It's a warship.
- Huh?
- A warship?
They're training their cannons on us.
If this is how they choose to end it...
What was all that talk of
papers and process - just a charade?
Fire your cannon!
Every grain of my being stands
tall against every ounce of your pride.
Shall we wager who holds stronger ground?
Come on, try me.
I'll bite down on your cannon
blast and spit out iron like dust!
Mind your place, I'm your elder.
Go on then and fire,
if you've got the courage!
Fire your cannon!
Fire your cannon!
Not fair, Mewa Singh.
I thought you'd bring me
a gift from America
but instead, you brought back a gun?
It's for self-defense.
Let's see who's brave enough
to take a bullet for a keepsake.
Your hands are already tied, Mewa Singh.
Best you learn to
bind your tongue as well.
I've heard
Bhag Singh's been taken in too.
No need to worry.
We don't intend him harm.
It's his own people he should be wary of.
Ah, Bela Singh.
Yes, sir.
Come along.
Your friend's gone silent.
Speak up.
Perhaps you can speak some sense into him.
You once came to me with a deal,
Mewa Singh.
Today, I offer you one.
It's in your best interest.
Before Bhag Singh and the others speak
out, why not be the first to testify?
Turn the table.
You were prepared to pay
to get the landing documents.
Here, you'll be paid instead.
All you need say is the weapons
were bought by Bhag Singh and his men.
That you had no involvement.
Do as Bela Singh suggests.
Or you'll find yourself standing alone.
Your ship is sailing back.
Missed a naval strike by a breath.
Had they fired,
everyone onboard would have drowned.
That ship will return to India.
And the British Government is ready
to greet them with a grand welcome.
You're a stubborn man, Gurdit Singh.
Yes, I stand firm when
it comes to my rights.
I request a court hearing.
Not possible.
That chance has long passed.
Then grant us safe passage to Brazil.
Your only passage is back to India.
Don't be stupid, Gurdit Singh.
We're trying to help you.
We're under arrest beneath open skies.
We bribe just to get water.
We're denied food.
And now you bring a warship
to our doorstep.
You've helped us enough, Mr. Hopkinson.
We could sink this ship right now.
Komagata Maru, Gurdit Singh-
no one would even remember the names.
Aren't you afraid?
You've already tried fear.
What did you make out of it?
And as for what history chooses
to remember -
only time holds that answer.
Don't be foolish, Gurdit Singh.
I did want to help you.
But if you won't hear me,
perhaps you'll listen to him.
- Waheguru Ji ka Khalsa...
- Waheguru Ji ki Fateh.
Baba Ji, these thugs in uniform
have troubled us beyond measure.
Bhag Singh, Balwant Singh,
and Mewa Singh...
they have all been taken by the police.
Even Advocate Rahim
has been thrown behind bars.
The situation is dire.
Hmm.
We have no roof over our heads,
We have no roof over our heads,
Meet Singh.
We have no place to call our own.
That is why we wander like this,
unanchored.
The Japanese,
the Europeans... they hold all the power.
I wrote to King George.
I wrote to the princes
of Patiala and Nabha.
Not one letter received a reply.
So now, brother, it seems we must seek
the answers to those letters ourselves.
Meet Singh,
I left home believing we were
sailing toward a land of freedom.
Where my companions would breathe
the air of freedom and progress.
Slavery hasn't ended,
it has only changed its disguise...
Daljit Singh,
a man who lives as a slave
in his own homeland-
No matter where he goes in the world,
he carries that chain with him.
You keep leading the way, Baba Ji.
We will walk behind,
and do all we can to support you.
If there's anything we can offer,
just say the word.
No need.
God will show us mercy.
You need not worry.
For now,
begin preparing rations
and water for the journey back.
As you command.
I'll see to the arrangements
for your return papers.
Our desires faded away,
Our hearts were left in disarray,
But no one could make our courage sway.
Many obstacles blocked the way,
Yet love remained, and would not stray.
That is Canada, my boy.
Right over there.
Father, are we not going to Canada?
We will, my son,
but only after our homeland is free.
As equals.
The journey of this ship is far
from over, son;
it has only just begun.
Our own have brought us down,
we're not those whom enemies can beat.
We have no place to call our own,
That's why we wander,
all alone.
That's why we wander,
all alone.
No one hears our cries of pain,
No one sees the scars
that remain.
It burns like fire
upon the skin,
As the comb runs through
the hair within.
As the comb runs through
the hair within.
They call us martyrs,
heroes bold,
But we are those who
never fold.
We have no place to call our own,
That's why we wander,
all alone.
That's why we wander,
all alone.
That's why we wander,
all alone.
Hmm.
Hmm.
Brother,
someone's shot Harnam Singh.
Is he all right? Did he survive?
He's gone.
Do you know who did it?
Not yet...
Hopkinson.
There's got to be a
deeper plot behind this.
Times are dangerous, Bela Singh.
We mourn Harnam Singh too.
An attack on one is an attack on us all.
They threatened you too, didn't they?
Be careful.
And if you must act to
protect yourself, remember-
we are with you
There's only one rule in war -
Bagh Singh Ji!
Come with me.
Jaisae Jal Thae Budhabudhaa
Oupajai Binasai Neeth | |
Jag Rachanaa Thaisae Rachee
Kahu Nanak Sun Meeth | | 25 | |
Kahu Nanak Sun Meeth | | 25 | |
- Sohan Lal Ji?
- Brother...
Brother...
Brother... ?
Brother... ?
This is not fair.
Brother...
What happened?
Brother... ?
Bela...
Waheguru...
You're not allowed to cremate the dead.
Bury them instead.
You know,
your worthless life can be buried too.
Testify for Bela Singh in court.
Say Bela Singh didn't shoot them.
Say Badan Singh and
Bhag Singh got into a fight
and died in the scuffle.
Understand?
Babu Singh,
explain it to him.
Make him understand properly.
We run Vancouver.
We rule it.
Join us.
Support us.
Why throw yourself into the fire?
- Come on.
- You rule, do you?
- You rule, do you?
- You think this is a game?
You eat from their scraps.
You don't value your own life,
but think of Bhag Singh's children,
the ones you've taken
under your wing like a father.
Do you want to make
them orphans once again?
We don't know about your father,
but we have only one - Guru Gobind Singh.
And his children are never orphans!
Let me go!
There's never been a shortage
- of traitors like you.
- Let me go!
Why don't you just die already?
And stop using Singh with your name.
You're a dog.
Hopkinson's lapdog.
My brother Bhag Singh was a lion.
A lion!
My brother was a lion...
The government has passed orders,
everyone is to board this train.
Each and every one.
this train It will take you to Punjab
Still thinking about Canada?
Not ready to return to Punjab?
First, five Singhs will respectfully take
the Guru Granth Sahib to the Gurudwara sahib
Only then will we
discuss anything further.
We follow the government's command,
not yours.
You'll do as instructed.
First get us a lawyer, here, in Calcutta.
We'll cover the cost.
And show us the warrant.
If you don't do as we say, you will die.
This train ride
is a courtesy - free of charge.
A gift from the authorities.
A gift, is it?
One that comes with
a death sentence if refused?
Hmm?
Get us a lawyer first.
So, you won't listen the easy way.
Baba Ji!
Brother!
bhai kaahoo ko dhaeth nehi
nehi bhai maanath aan | |
Shoot!
Officer,
go tell your superior
that this train won't leave empty.
If we don't leave alive,
our bodies will leave in them!
No, Baba Ji!
- Baba Ji!
- Get back, Baba Ji.
Baba Ji, stay back!
We'll take care of this.
Our chests are stronger
than any fort wall, Baba Ji.
They'll have to go through us first.
Please, come with us.
Come back with us, Baba Ji.
Kabeer Jis Maranae Thae Jag Ddarai
Merae Mann Anandh | |
Maranae Hee Thae Paaeeai
Pooran Paramaanandh | | 22 | |
Maranae Hee Thae Paaeeai
Pooran Paramaanandh | | 22 | |
My Baba Ji said,
you must have two hundred dollars
in hand to head to Canada!
Things have gone terribly wrong, brother
gunshots were fired as they reached Calcutta
Reports say more than hundred are injured
and more than fifty have been martyred
Bhai Gurdit Singh was also taken
into police custody
What threat did the police face
from unarmed passengers?
They turned them into corpses.
This is tyranny at its peak.
Bhag Singh's funeral
pyre hasn't even cooled...
Men like Bhag Singh have died,
and they will continue to die.
Two here,
seventy-five at Budge Budge port.
Tomorrow it could be seventy five hundred...
or seventy-five thousand.
Soon, even the newspapers
will stop printing their names.
It's a haunting thing when a
whole community is reduced to a number.
Bhag Singh wasn't killed by bullets.
He was killed by arrogance.
By the addiction to power.
By the hands of lapdogs like Bela Singh-
who, mark my words,
will walk free of murder charges.
Their children will
grow up here like royals.
If I live to see tomorrow...
Bela Singh no longer deserves to live.
Whether the court gives a verdict,
or not...
We cannot wait anymore.
He has a hearing tomorrow.
Bela Singh's score will be settled,
that much is certain.
There is no saving him.
Come, Bela Singh.
You can't walk away from me like this.
Bela...
Waheguru...
Don't lose your nerve, Bela Singh.
The testimony will go your way.
Courts don't care for truth or lies,
only for the tale that's told best.
I don't want to die.
Don't be afraid, Bela Singh.
Your death was never part of my script.
Mewa Singh, I had a feeling
you would show up to testify.
Bela Singh
Babu Singh
What happened?
Hopkinson.
Mewa Singh murdered Hopkinson.
But those who set this trap
will end up laughing
and applauding from history,
claiming they had no part in it.
They'll say we fought
amongst ourselves and fell.
We won't let them take
that victory so easily.
We worked for them,
we served as loyal citizens,
even soldiers,
yet they never valued it.
Now, we shall rise as
rebels and make them see.
Bela singh is merely a puppet,
the true person behind this is Hopkinson.
Why did you kill Hopkinson?
Do you honestly believe
a bullet will solve this?
No, a bullet may not be the answer,
but it certainly serves as justice.
But we are not the ones
to deliver justice.
That is for the court to decide.
Which court are you talking about, sir?
The one that denied us
the chance to speak our side?
The one that barred you
from stepping foot on the ship?
Or the one that hasn't yet given justice
to our brothers who died?
This game of politics overshadows
truth, lies, right, wrong, legal,
and illegal.
It's far bigger than all of this, sir.
Rahim Sahib, the only stories
they print in the newspapers
are the ones where
we are painted as the villains.
They needed a villain
for this story too.
And so, here I am, the villain.
Not only Canada,
but now the world will hang
on every word we speak.
Your lawyer claims
you are of unsound mind.
Is that the truth or not?
I shot Hopkinson -
with full awareness and no regret!
My God knows,
I have done no wrong in killing
despicable persons who aid murderers.
I had no wish to hire a lawyer.
in the justice of this land.
And so that I may have the chance
to speak my thoughts, in my own words.
Your Honour, our faith
does not teach us hatred.
I bore no personal grudge
against Hopkinson.
But there comes a point
when injustice crosses every boundary.
It was under his conspiracies
that the police opened fire
on unarmed passengers
at Budge Budge port.
He demanded bribes from those
aboard the ship Komagata Maru.
Had they paid under
the conditions he set,
they would have been
on Canadian soil today.
He, along with Malcolm Reid,
spent their lives ensuring
no Indian ever set foot in this land -
and those of us who did,
they tried to pit against one another,
turning us into enemies,
making us bleed each other.
But perhaps the most disgraceful
act of Hopkinson was
when he had bullets fired upon
our first Gurudwara -
a house of God built by our own hands,
brick by brick, with honest earnings.
A sacred place where
we bow our heads twice daily
and pray for the wellbeing of all.
He turned Bhag Singh's children
into orphans.
He had bullets fired upon innocents
without remorse.
And after all that,
your police locked me away,
demanding that I confess
to the Gurudwara attack
and testify in favour of Bela Singh -
while Hopkinson's lapdog Bela Singh
and Babu Singh went
on threatening to kill us.
Yes, it's true that Hopkinson helped me.
He also told me to thank Mr. Lander.
But it was Hopkinson
who took a $40 bribe for that help.
It was thanks to that bribe,
not Hopkinson's kindness.
Your Honour,
we, the foreigners,
have left our homes and our land behind.
And in the hopes of building
a new life in a foreign land -
We have to make countless sacrifices.
Today, to fight this injustice,
one man, Mewa Singh, has stood up.
As long as there is injustice,
men like Mewa Singh
will continue to raise their voices.
I know the punishment for what
I have done will lead to my death,
Waheguru...
Glory to Guru Ramdas!
but I am dying without any worries.
He alone is known as a spiritual hero,
who fights in the defense
of righteousness,
he may be cut apart piece by piece
but he never leaves the battlefield!
Are you feeling cold?
Would you like me to help you get warm?
Do you feel warmer now?
What's happened here?
It was meant to be, my little lamb.
Waheguru Ji ka Khalsa...
Waheguru Ji ki Fateh!
Rahim Ji.
I salute your unwavering spirit,
Mewa Singh.
But often, it's our own who forget,
the ones for whom you are about
to lay down your life.
Do you truly think
they will remember you?
Bhai Meet Singh,
whether they remember me or not,
men like Hopkinson will never forget.
Stay blessed!
Waheguru!
It was a living soul.
May God grant it peace.
No, my little lamb,
don't wish peace upon
a soul taken unjustly.
May such a soul rise and tear open
the heavens to demand justice.
Let its closed eyes awaken
the world's own.
Let its family not weep,
but sing songs of its courage,
let them hunt down the guilty,
and shout the cry of victory!
Jo bole so nihal!
Sat Sri Akal...
Grandfather,
Yes son.
Who they are?
They are our elders,
and the courage of our elders
The snow here couldn't chill
their spirit.
The fire of hatred
couldn't burn them
The struggle of our forefathers
was the bridge
we crossed to find our place
and thrive in these foreign lands.
There was a time when
we weren't even allowed to vote -
and today, they cast their votes for us.
This is the
fulfillment of their dreams.
They were not allowed to dock here,
but now they have become
a part of this place forever
Where should this journey begin?
Let me line up the words.
We don't know who truly burns inside
Many roam around,
trembling without cause.
We once lived in peace
Until this chaos arrived.
Our kingdom, our land
They joined hands with traitors.
The rulers of yesterday
Once waved our flags.
We were proud warriors
Alongside Maharaja Ranjit Singh.
They stayed in the cold
Carrying weapons like stars.
They crossed Attock
With roaring courage like lions.
Our temples and mosques
All were shared in harmony.
The Khalsa ruled
And enemies were struck down.
Coins were pressed under Ponds and Lakes,
With Khalsa's seal on top.
You speak of Nanakshahi?
Have you even seen it with your eyes?
Jathedar Baba Phula Singh was an Akali.
We placed our shoes on Abdali's head.
Those who came as invaders
We sent them running barefoot.
Martyrdoms like Baba Deep Singh's
Still echo through the ages.
By Nanak's Name,
Forever rising, forever rising.
We always pray
For the well-being of all.
By Nanak's Name, we rise always.
We always pray
For the well-being of all.
No throne has the strength
To stand before this fire.
Take a bullet to the chest
And still ask, "Is that all you've got?"
Shaheed Mewa Singh
He can never be silenced.
You may try tyranny
But we will never stop.
Big ones came Meer Mannu, Zakaria
But even their words shattered.
Even when bodies broke,
Our spirit never did.
How many will you cut?
How many will you tear down?
Our image is printed on hearts
Where will you go to erase it?
Kings may have attitudes,
But we are the kings of kings.
Falcons sit on our arms
Which mystery could defeat such pride?
By Nanak's Name,
Forever rising, forever rising.
We always pray
For the well-being of all.
By Nanak's Name,
Forever rising, forever rising.
We always pray
For the well-being of all.
By Nanak's Name,
Forever rising, forever rising.
You alone give greatness.
Even dust rises by Your will.
From Fatehgarh Sahib,
Every battle we fight we win.
Wherever we walk,
That path becomes the trail.
We don't walk on roads
We create the roads.
Kings may have attitudes,
But we are the kings of kings.
Falcons sit on our arms
Which mystery could defeat such pride?
Nanak Naam Chardi Kala
Forever rising, forever rising.
We always pray
For the well-being of all.
Nanak Naam Chardi Kala
Forever rising, forever rising.
We always pray
For the well-being of all.
Nanak Naam Chardi Kala
Forever rising, forever rising.
We always pray
For the well-being of all.