Claim: The Government of Punjab allowed the release of the film, Nanak Shah Fakir, despite a violation of Sikh tenets, and a resolution by the SGPC both of which prohibited human actors from portraying Sikh gurus.
Evidence: 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.