

But sadly Sikander isn’t that film and we will have to wait for some more time until Himmat Singh of 1984 – Punjab arrives. Script Analysis: Sikander – When the first promo of the film was released, I expected it to take Punjabi Cinema further to a next level where we will have films with deeper and meaningful stories to tell. The film talks about student politics, usage of drugs and relationships at colleges. During their tenure, Sikander and his friends face variousproblems and find Beant (Gul Panag), Sikander’s ex-beau competing against them in the next elections due to some forced circumstances. But soon he finds himself in the middle of all things where he has to contest the President’s election. Ynopsis: Sikander is the journey of a boy, Sikander (Cheema) who lands up in Chandigarh to join a political party and support his friends. One of the most appreciated latest Punjabi Movies that has given a new perspective to Punjabi Film Industry. Despite the dominantare drug addicts, turbulent and quarrelsome but they understand life very well. The political structures as well as socioeconomic conditions are responsible for such violent degeneration.

The youth is advancing to indulge in organized crime. They are part and parcel of the ambience around. Living in this vicious atmosphere the characters of this film are not aloof of its evils. It is also making poisonous impact on the society as a whole. This film is an insider’s narrative, representing the corrupt practices and cruel politics in educational institutions which degrade these institutions. The Punjabi youth is being dubbed as drug addict, turbulent and quarrelsome.

One of the Latest Punjabi Movies (2013) ‘Sikander’, is a story of contemporary Punjabi youth.
