Film on significance of 'Kesh' in Sikhs, opens online

'

Rooh

', a critically acclaimed film directed by Chandigarh based filmmaker,

Ojaswwee Sharma

has been released online. The film underlines the importance of 'Kesh' (facial and hair of the scalp) in a Sikh’s life, which is an important component of the 5 Ks of Sikhism. It marked its debut to the screens with its first festival premiere at the

Sikhlens

- Sikh Arts &

Film Festival

2018 (California, United States) and has screened at the film festivals across India, North America, South America, Australia, Canada, United Kingdom and Africa. 'Rooh' was nominated as 'Best Short Film' at Changing Face International Film Festival (Australia) in 2019. It also became one of the maiden short films produced in Punjabi language from India to be screened at a film festival in the Latin American Country.
‘Rooh’ is a story about a young man and his religious conscience. It highlights the process of making difficult decisions in life that ultimately must align with your soul. The film shows Karamjit, played by actor

Kanwalpreet Singh

, a single parent, who faces a moral dilemma he must combat in order to stay true to his conscience. It portrays his journey where he must make the right choice in order to settle the unrest in his mind.

Speaking about the film, Ojaswwee says, "'Rooh' underlines a father son's relationship, and how children and their innocence can actually change our perspective towards our life, beliefs and religion. The journey of international screenings has been commendable with great response from the international Sikh Community to the film, right from the 1st premiere at Sikhlens to very recently in Chandigarh at Sikhlens: Sikh Arts & Film Festival 2020 (India Chapter). People generally prefer entertainers and comedies in Punjabi, but I am happy that 'Rooh' found it's space and the audience at the festivals and communities overseas."

Kanwalpreet on his part says, "I am so delighted that our 'Rooh', which is very close to my heart being a Sikh myself, will now be seen by the audience worldwide. I had actually grown my beard for 8 months for this film as the authenticity was the first thing that we wanted to ensure. Films like 'Rooh' are made very rarely and the kind of passion with which the film has been made proved magical."