Close X
Friday, November 1, 2024
ADVT 
Hollywood

Film on honour killing of Indo-Canadian Jassi Sidhu in Punjab debuts at Toronto film fest

Darpan News Desk IANS, 11 Sep, 2023 12:53 PM
  • Film on honour killing of Indo-Canadian Jassi Sidhu in Punjab debuts at Toronto film fest

Toronto, Sep 11 (IANS) Directed by Hollywood director Tarsem Singh, 'Dear Jassi', the story of honour killing of Indo-Canadian woman Jassi Sidhu in Punjab in June 2000 for marrying a village boy against her family's wishes, premiered at the on-going Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) here today.

Somewhat reminiscent of legendary love stories of Punjabi folklore, the film retells the tragedy of 24-year-old Jassi Sidhu who made the mistake of falling in love with Sukhwinder Sidhu alias Mithu, a kabaddi player of the same Sidhu clan, while visiting her mother's village in Punjab. 

Born at Maple Ridge near Vancouver, Jassi was murdered by her mother's hired killers near Jagraon in Punjab while her husband was left for dead.

Opening with sufi poet Bulleh Shah's 'Kamli', the film brilliantly recreates the tragic events of June 2000, beginning with the Indo-Canadian girl (played by Pavia Sidhu) falling in love with the rugged Punjab boy (played by Yugam Sood) during her first trip to Punjab.  

Scenes quickly switch between grimy Punjab towns and Jassi's swanky Maple Ridge near Vancouver as the romance between the two blooms, first through their secret rendezvous in the Punjab village and then via letters and phone calls when Jassi flies back to Vancouver. 

When Jassi's mother Malkiat Kaur and maternal uncle Surjit Singh Badersha force her to marry an  Indo-Canadian boy of their choice, she flies to India and secretly gets married to Mithu before returning to Canada to make arrangements for Mithu to come to Canada.

But when her mother and the maternal uncle get wind of her secret marriage, Jassi is tortured, confined to their home and forced to sign papers to get her marriage in India annulled.

The high points of the movie are the chaotic scenes at Jassi's home in Canada when her secret marriage is no more a secret and she seeks police's help to get out to fly to India to save Mithu and her marriage. 

The director has made an extensive use of colloquial Panjabi to capture the essence of earthy Punjabi sense of humour in the film which has been dubbed into English. 

MORE Hollywood ARTICLES

Priyanka Chopra shares her 'angel' Malti's summer look

Priyanka Chopra shares her 'angel' Malti's summer look
Priyanka is currently spending quality time with husband Nick Jonas and daughter Malti (fondly called MM) , by the seaside. Taking to Instagram story, Priyanka shared Malti's photo, wherein she can be seen wearing a cute sky blue monokini, with strawberries printed on it. She has paired the outfit with a matching hat and a black sunglasses.

Priyanka Chopra shares her 'angel' Malti's summer look

PC discusses botched up nose job, losing 3 films during dark phase

PC discusses botched up nose job, losing 3 films during dark phase
As per her claims, the surgeon accidentally shaved the bridge of her nose which led to its collapse. This resulted in her losing three movies. The actress further mentioned that during that period it was difficult for her to leave her home. 

PC discusses botched up nose job, losing 3 films during dark phase

Kanye-Kim settle divorce suit; Kim to get $200K every month for child support

Kanye-Kim settle divorce suit; Kim to get $200K every month for child support
In the court documents, it is stated that the former couple will get joint custody with "equal access" to their four kids - 9-year-old North, 6-year-old Saint, 4-year-old Chicago and 3-year-old Psalm. TMZ additionally reported that the SKIMS founder will continue to have their children 80 per cent of the time.

Kanye-Kim settle divorce suit; Kim to get $200K every month for child support

Tom Brady, Gisele Bündchen announce divorce after 13 years

Tom Brady, Gisele Bündchen announce divorce after 13 years
“We arrived at this decision to end our marriage after much consideration,” Brady wrote. “Doing so is, of course, painful and difficult, like it is for many people who go through the same thing every day around the world.”

Tom Brady, Gisele Bündchen announce divorce after 13 years

From 'khakra' to 'poha', Priyanka Chopra gets a 'taste of home'

From 'khakra' to 'poha', Priyanka Chopra gets a 'taste of home'
On the work front, Priyanka who was last seen on screen 'The Matrix Resurrections', will next be seen in 'Citadel', a series produced by Russo Brothers. She will also be seen in 'It's All Coming Back to Me' and 'Jee Le Zaraa'.

From 'khakra' to 'poha', Priyanka Chopra gets a 'taste of home'

Priyanka Chopra celebrates Independence Day with throwback video

Priyanka Chopra celebrates Independence Day with throwback video
While Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan hoisted the Indian tricolour at his residence, Mannat, on Sunday evening under the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' initiative. On Monday, global star Priyanka Chopra Jonas shared a video in the story section of her Instagram. 

Priyanka Chopra celebrates Independence Day with throwback video

PrevNext