Saturday Afternoon Matinee 3

A devoted historian, poet, and folklorist from Kasur, Iqbal Qaiser has spent over four decades uncovering the forgotten Sikh and Jain heritage of Pakistan. This documentary celebrates his remarkable journey, from discovering more than 100 lost Gurdwaras to founding a cultural organization dedicated to preserving the soul of Punjab, and his tireless mission to heal old wounds through shared history.

Facing the biggest challenge of his life, Jaydeep relives the trials and tribulations of a turban-wearing Sikh growing up in the 80s and 90s.

A Man of Firsts: Justice Harbans Singh. He missed the British Civil Service in 1933 by two marks. He sat his Bar exam with roll number 13 and booked his ship home before the results came out. Mid-ocean, a telegram arrived: he had topped the entire Bar. Called to the Bar in absentia, Harbans Singh went on to become Chief Justice of the Punjab & Haryana High Court. A story of resilience, destiny, and quiet greatness, told through the halls of Lincoln's Inn and the courts of India.

A short documentary on the North American Sikh Medical and Dental Association (NASMDA), capturing its legacy, leadership, and impact. Through the voices of founders and members, the film highlights a community of Sikh healthcare professionals united by service, excellence, and shared identity.

This short documentary explores the shared script histories of Dogri and Punjabi and reflects on what it means to grow up speaking a language you cannot read. Through historical traces and present-day encounters, the film reveals a time when both languages were written through closely related scripts, and how their written paths later diverged.