Chairperson of Punjab Arts Council, and prominent Punjabi poet Surjit Patar, who has been the recipient of Padma Shri, released the short film “Spectacular Hola Mohalla 2022” in Ludhiana.Directed by nature artist Harpreet Sandhu, the film will showcase the traditional colourful festival of Punjab Hola Mohalla which conveys the message of 'courage and defence'.
It also highlights the magnificent demonstration of live martial art skills performed by the Nihangs during the festival, held on the pious land of Sri Anandpur Sahib, with Gurbani hymns emanating from the holy places all over Sri Anandpur Sahib. The documentary film also portrays traditional and modern weaponry skills.