Bhai Kanhaiya Ji, the water-bearer of Anandpur
Untold Sikh & Punjabi History

The history you weren't taught.

Short, illustrated films on the warriors, saints, and rebels of the Sikh and Punjabi past. Carefully sourced, made for anyone curious.

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Rich, cinematic scenes for every story.

One story you'll meet: Bhai Kanhaiya Ji, at the siege of Anandpur. He carried water to the wounded of both armies. Accused of aiding the enemy, his answer changed how they saw the fight. History like this, one story at a time.

Bhai Kanhaiya Ji giving water to a fallen soldier at duskWater for the fallen
The water-bearer crossing the field at AnandpurAnandpur, under siege
Soldiers question the water-bearer for aiding the wounded of both sidesFriend and foe alike
Bhai Kanhaiya Ji offering water beneath a beam of lightA vessel of mercy
Bhai Kanhaiya Ji standing with his water pouchThe water-bearer
Bhai Kanhaiya Ji bowing in reverence before the GuruBefore the Guru
The Project

Sikh Lore retells the untold history of the Sikhs and Punjab — empire and resistance, faith and defiance, the famous and the forgotten.

Every story is short, richly illustrated, and carefully sourced. Press play, and a piece of history you were never taught comes to life. Sikh or not, curious is enough.

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What Sikh Lore covers

Empires and outlaws, saints and soldiers, and the people history left out.

Reverent to the history. Made for the way you actually watch.
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