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 .
The film has been widely recognized for its investigative depth and historical significance. The Saviour Brig Pritam Singh 2021 Punjabi seri...
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 docudrama also touches on his early career,
Awarded Best Punjabi Documentary .
Won the Best Investigative Film (Non-Feature). Cast and Production Awarded Best Punjabi Documentary
is a critically acclaimed Punjabi docudrama that chronicles the heroic life and controversial legal battles of Brigadier Pritam Singh, a legendary figure in Indian military history. Directed by Dr. Paramjeet Singh Kattu and produced by Karanvir Singh Sibia , the film seeks to restore the legacy of the man known as the "Saviour of Poonch". Plot Overview & Historical Context
The primary focus is Singh's leadership of the 1 PARA Kumaon regiment . With just 419 troops, he successfully defended the town of Poonch against an overwhelming force of Pakistani regular army and tribal raiders for a full year.