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{{Infobox film
| name = Chaar Sahibzaade
| image = Chaar_sahibzaade_movie_poster.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Harry Baweja]]
| producer = [[Pammi Baweja]]
| writer = Harry Baweja
| starring = {{Plainlist|
* [[Om Puri]]
* [[Harman Baweja]]
}}
| narrator = Om Puri
| music = {{Plainlist|
* [[Anand Raj Anand]]
* [[Jaidev Kumar]]
* Harry Baweja
}}
| cinematography = Rowena Baweja
| editing = Ninad Khanolkar
| production_companies = {{Plainlist|
* [[Baweja Movies]]
* Irealities Technology
}}
| distributors = Aanna Films<br>
| distributor = [[Sippy Grewal Production]]
| released = {{Film date|df=y|2014|11|06}}
| runtime = 128 minutes<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.bbfc.co.uk/releases/chaar-sahibzaade-film-0 | title=''Chaar Sahibzaade'' [2D] (12A) | work=[[British Board of Film Classification]] | date=4 November 2014 | access-date=10 November 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Chaar Sahibzaade|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/cast/id/585332|publisher=[[Bollywood Hungama]] ([[Hungama Digital Media Entertainment]])|access-date=14 November 2014}}</ref>
| country = India
| language = {{Plainlist|
* Punjabi
}}
| budget = {{INRConvert|20|c}}<ref name=numbers/>
| gross = {{INRConvert|45.96|c
}}<ref name=numbers>{{cite news|title=So much so that the movie, which cost Baweja Rs 20 crore, has earned around Rs 70 crore globally.|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/harry-baweja-s-chaar-saahibzaade-rakes-in-rs-70-crore-globally-115010800141_1.html}}</ref>
}}
'''''Chaar Sahibzaade''''' ({{translation|Four princes}}) is a 2014 Indian [[Punjabi cinema|Punjabi]] [[List of 3D films|3D]] [[Computer animation|computer-animated]] [[historical drama|historical]] [[Drama (film and television)|drama film]] written and directed by [[Harry Baweja]]. It is based on the sacrifices of the sons of the 10th [[Sikh gurus|Sikh guru]] [[Guru Gobind Singh]]—[[Sahibzada Ajit Singh]], [[Sahibzada Jujhar Singh|Jujhar Singh]], [[Sahibzada Zorawar Singh|Zorawar Singh]], and [[Sahibzada Fateh Singh|Fateh Singh]].<ref name="ttt" /> [[Om Puri]] provided the film's narration, and the voice artists for various characters were kept anonymous. It was also the [[List of highest-grossing Punjabi films|highest grossing Punjabi film]] when it was released. It was surpassed by Carry on Jatta 2 in July 2018.

Produced by [[Pammi Baweja]] under the banner Baweja Movies, the film was released on 6 November 2014 to positive reviews from critics and audiences, and the movie emerged as a major box office success, eventually becoming the highest grossing animated movie ever to have been produced in India.<ref name=numbers/>

== Synopsis ==

The film starts with invasions of India by the [[Mughal Empire]]. [[Guru Tegh Bahadur]] (the ninth Guru of Sikhdom) sacrificed his life for the rights and freedom of religion of the Kashmiri pandits. Following this, [[Guru Gobind Singh]] founded the [[Khalsa]] to counter the invading forces with martyrdom as the fundamental principle of defence. The film depicts the [[Battle of Anandpur (1700)]] in which the Mughal General Painde Khan was slain by Guru Gobind Singh. The film also depicts the [[Battle of Chamkaur]] which took place in December, 1704 CE in which forty two Sikhs (under Guru Gobind Singh) fought bravely against ten [[lakh]] Mughal forces under the command of Wazir Khan. In the [[battle of Chamkaur]], both the elder sons of Guru Gobind Singh [[Sahibzada Ajit Singh]] and [[Sahibzada Jujhar Singh]] were martyred in combat. The Mughals were composed of large numbers, yet ultimately failed to capture Guru Gobind Singh, culminating in their defeat. The younger sons of Guru Gobind Singh, [[Sahibzada Zorawar Singh]] and [[Sahibzada Fateh Singh]], were taken to [[Wazir Khan (Sirhind)|Wazir Khan]]'s palace and were executed by the Mughal ruler of Sirhind. Wazir Khan gave orders that the masons [[immurement|immure]] both sons into a section of the city's wall.{{citation needed|date=February 2021}}

== Cast ==
* [[Om Puri]] as the Narrator

== Production ==

Pammi Baweja produced the film under the banner of Baweja movies. The Bollywood actor [[Harman Baweja]] is the creative producer of the film and Harry Baweja directed the film. The production took nearly five years. Harry Bajwa spent two years doing research for the project. He met the "Dharam Parchar Committee" of [[Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee]] and discussed his project. It is prohibited in Sikhism to depict Sikh Gurus in an animated form and their still images were used in this film. The voice artists for other characters were kept anonymous.<ref name="toi" /><ref name="boi">{{cite web|title=Chaar Sahibzaade|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.co.in/chaar-sahibzaade/|publisher=[[Box Office India]]|access-date=16 November 2014}}</ref> The film was produced in Punjabi and [[Hindi language|Hindi]] and also dubbed in [[American English]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Animation film on Chaar Sahibzade (four sons of Guru) releases today worldwide|url=http://punjabtimeline.com/animation-film-chaar-sahibzade-four-sons-guru-releases-today-worldwide/|access-date=16 November 2014|publisher=Punjabi Timeline|date=6 November 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141129031630/http://punjabtimeline.com/animation-film-chaar-sahibzade-four-sons-guru-releases-today-worldwide/|archive-date=29 November 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> Animation work for the movie was handled by iREALTIES and the film trailer was launched in Mumbai.<ref>{{cite news|title=Chaar Sahibzaade reflects Harry Baweja's animation mastery|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/screen/chaar-sahibzaade-reflects-harry-bawejas-animation-mastery/|access-date=16 November 2014|work=[[The Indian Express]]|publisher=[[Indian Express Limited]]|date=31 October 2014}}</ref>

== Music ==

[[Amrinder Gill]] sung "Mitar Pyaare Nu",<ref name="dsu">{{cite web|title=Emotinal Song From "Chaar Sahibzaade" Vela aa Gaya Hai (Video)|url=http://dailysikhupdates.com/emotional-song-chaar-sahibzaade-vela-aa-gaya-hai-video/|publisher=Daily Sikh Updates|access-date=16 November 2014|archive-date=29 November 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141129032204/http://dailysikhupdates.com/emotional-song-chaar-sahibzaade-vela-aa-gaya-hai-video/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Singh|first1=Jasmine|title=A unique historical journey Taking a leaf from Sikh history, director Harry Baweja is coming up with Chaar Sahibzaade, an animation film that will break new ground|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2014/20141102/ttlife1.htm|access-date=16 November 2014|work=[[The Tribune (Chandigarh)|The Tribune]]|date=2 November 2014}}</ref> while [[Jaspinder Narula]] and [[Shipra Goyal]] sung the song "Veyla aa gaya hai".<ref name="ttt" /><ref name="dsu" /> Other tracks from the film are the title track "Chaar Sahibzaade", "Satguru Nanak Pargateya" and "Sochte Hue Guru".<ref name="dsu" /> Harman Preet Singh Brar , Jaidev Kumar, Amar Mohile and Anand Raj Anand served as music directors. The songs were written by Harman Preet singh brar and Masroor.<ref name="dsu" />

== Reception ==
{{See also|List of highest-grossing Punjabi films}}

=== Critical reception ===
The film received mostly positive reviews from critics for its story, animation and in-depth research. Jasmine Singh of ''[[The Tribune (Chandigarh)|The Tribune]]'' gave the movie 4.5 stars out of 5. He praised its story, calling it a realistic portrayal and commending the delivery of dialogue and narration by Puri. He regarded the animation quality highly especially as it was the first 3D animated Punjabi film.<ref name="ttt">{{cite news|last1=Singh|first1=Jasmine|title=History in the making|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2014/20141108/ttlife1.htm#3|work=The Tribune|access-date=16 November 2014|date=8 November 2014}}{{rating|4.5|5}}</ref> Shubha Shetty Saha of ''[[Mid-Day]]'' gave the film 3 stars and acclaimed the story for its sincerity but criticized the animation for its apparent lack of flexibility and expressions on the faces of characters.<ref>{{cite news|title=Chaar Sahibzade is a valuable lesson in history|url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/movie-review-chaar-sahibzaade/15746199|work=[[Mid-Day]]|access-date=16 November 2014}}{{rating|3|5}}</ref> Jesse Brar of PunjabiReviews.com also positively reviewed the story. He complimented the film's pacing and called it realistic by showing younger sons more like children and not morally objectified. He also approved of the film for keeping the story historical and "saving itself from becoming religious propaganda."<ref name="PunjabiReviews.com">{{cite web|url=http://punjabireviews.com/chaar-shahabzaade-film-review/|title=Chaar Shahabzaade Film Review|publisher=PunjabiReviews.com|access-date=13 November 2014|author=Brar, Jesse|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141209190156/http://punjabireviews.com/chaar-shahabzaade-film-review/|archive-date=9 December 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> Renuka Vyavahare of ''[[The Times of India]]'' gave the film 3.5 stars. She enjoyed the film overall and recommended it for children to show them real Indian heroes.<ref name="toi">{{cite news|title=Chaar Sahibzaade|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-review/Chaar-Sahibzaade/movie-review/45055529.cms|access-date=16 November 2014|work=[[The Times of India]]|publisher=[[The Times Group]]|date=6 November 2014}}{{rating|3.5|5}}</ref>

=== Box office ===
In India, the film earned 3.5–4 crore in the first week.<ref>{{cite web|title=Box Office Report: How Did Chaar Sahibzaade, The Shaukeens & Rang Rasiya Do In Week 2?|url=http://www.missmalini.com/2014/11/15/box-office-report-chaar-sahibzaade-shaukeens-rang-rasiya-week-2/|publisher=missmalini.com|access-date=16 November 2014}}</ref> In the United States, the film earned {{INRConvert|56.24|l}} and {{INRConvert|79.45|l|to=GBP}} in the UK. In total it earned {{INRConvert|2.27|c}} at the international box office across its opening weekend.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/happy-new-year-hny-stoops-down-before-chaar-sahibzaade-overseas-box-office-613728|title=Happy New Year (HNY) Stoops before 'Chaar Sahibzaade' at Overseas Box Office|work=[[International Business Times]]|publisher=[[IBT Media]]|access-date=16 November 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Chaar Sahibzaade surprises, beats The Shaukeens|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/box-office/overseas|access-date=16 November 2014|author=Bollywood Hungama News Network|publisher=Bollywood Hungama (Hungama Digital Media Entertainment)|date=10 November 2014}}</ref>

=== DVD/Blu-ray Release ===
It is available on the DVD format but the Blu-ray edition is yet to be confirmed.<ref>{{cite web|title=Chaar Sahibzaade official DVD|url=http://royalmusic.co.uk/productdtls.aspx?prdid=81345}}</ref>

==Sequel==
{{main|Chaar Sahibzaade: Rise of Banda Singh Bahadur}}
A sequel titled ''Chaar Sahibzaade: Rise of Banda Singh Bahadur'' was released on 11 November 2016.

==See also==
* [[Punjabi cinema]]
* [[List of indian animated feature films]]

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb title}}

{{Harry Baweja}}

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[[Category:Punjabi-language films]]
[[Category:Films shot in India]]
[[Category:History of Sikhism]]
[[Category:Indian historical drama films]]
[[Category:Indian animated films]]
[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:Films set in Punjab, India]]
[[Category:Indian 3D films]]
[[Category:2014 3D films]]
[[Category:Films set in the 18th century]]
[[Category:Films directed by Harry Baweja]]
[[Category:Films about Sikhism]]
[[Category:Indian computer-animated films]]
[[Category:Films set in the Mughal Empire]]
[[Category:Cultural depictions of Indian monarchs]]
[[Category:Cultural depictions of Sikh gurus]]
[[Category:Memorials to Guru Gobind Singh]]

Chaar Sahibzaade - Revision history

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