Punjab 1984

Punjab 1984 is an acclaimed Indian Punjabi-language period drama film directed by Anurag Singh. Starring Diljit Dosanjh and Kirron Kher in career-defining roles, the film is set against the backdrop of the late 1980s Punjab insurgency. It poignantly depicts the devastating impact of political turmoil on the lives of ordinary citizens, focusing on a mother’s agonizing and relentless search for her missing son who has been unjustly swept up in the conflict.

The narrative follows Shivjeet Singh Mann, a simple village youth whose life is shattered after being wrongfully detained and tortured by corrupt police officers. Pushed to the brink, Shivjeet joins the insurgent movement, while his mother, Satwant Kaur, embarks on a heartbreaking journey across police stations and government offices to find him. The film is a masterpiece that explores maternal love, lost youth, and the tragic human cost of systemic violence.