The supreme Sikh body,
Akal Takht announced a ban on the film, as it was claimed to depict Guru Nanak and other prominent Sikh figures (Bebe Nanaki, Bhai Mardana) through human actors, which it said violated Sikh tenets. A related resolution adopted by the
SGPC in 2003 had prohibited human actors from playing the roles of Sikh Gurus or their family members. The
Government of Punjab decided against allowing the release of the film. The film producers
Resul Pookutty and Gurbani Media also appealed to the
Supreme Court of India to allow for the release of the film. The Supreme court cleared the film for release, citing the certification provided by India's
Central Board for Film Certification. == Awards ==