The Saviour Brig Pritam Singh 2021 - Punjabi Seri...
The docudrama also touches on his early career, including his escape from a Japanese POW camp in Singapore in 1942 and his subsequent 3,300-mile trek back to India, for which he was awarded the Military Cross .
Won the Best Investigative Film (Non-Feature).
Awarded Best Punjabi Documentary .
The documentary serves as a call for justice, aiming to posthumously exonerate Singh and introduce his story to a generation that primarily knows him as a "forgotten soldier". It is currently available to stream on platforms like Chaupal. The Saviour: Brig. Pritam Singh (2021) - IMDb
A significant portion of the film explores the "investigative" aspect of his life: his 1951 court-martial on what many consider flimsy grounds, such as the alleged misappropriation of a carpet and minor funds. Cast and Production The Saviour Brig Pritam Singh 2021 Punjabi seri...
The film has been widely recognized for its investigative depth and historical significance.
Singh is credited with saving the lives of over 40,000 to 55,000 refugees . The film depicts his extraordinary efforts, including the manual construction of an airstrip by refugees to allow Indian Air Force planes to land with supplies. The docudrama also touches on his early career,
Received honors for its portrayal of Singh's life.