Set in 1739, Nader Shah’s undefeated army is attacked by Sikh rebellions. Nadar demands their arrest to no avail. Five civilians are hired to play Sikh rebels but over time, they learn the Sikh way.
Review
History bears testament to the valour of Sikhs, the martial race that is well regarded for its courage on the battlefield and waging war against injustice. In Hindi cinema, Anurag Singh’s Kesari (2019) starring Akshay Kumar, mined history to bring one such historical tale onto the silver screen. The latest Punjabi language film Mastaney (2023) transports audiences to 18th century Punjab to tell a rousing story that pays homage to the unstinting courage of the Sikhs. Mounted on a lavish scale and directed by Sharan Art, the film goes where no Punjabi film has ever gone before.
