A man with long dark hair and a beard, wearing rings and holding a quill, is positioned in the foreground against a background of faded script.

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🎬 WARIS SHAH: ISHQ DAA WAARIS | A SPECIAL SCREENING A story of love, poetry, music, and the legacy of one of Punjab&rsquo;s most celebrated literary voices. Experience Waris Shah: Ishq Daa Waaris, the acclaimed 2006 Punjabi historical drama directed by Manoj Punj, as part of CLIFF 2026 &ndash; Classic Legends Indian Film Festival. Written by Suraj Sanim and produced by Manjeet Maan, the film brings the life and literary journey of legendary Punjabi poet Waris Shah to the screen. Set against 18th-century Punjab, the film follows Waris Shah, portrayed by Gurdas Maan, during a period when music faces suppression under Mughal rule. As Waris Shah seeks to pursue his art and poetry, his personal experiences of love, loss, and human emotion become intertwined with his creation of the legendary epic Heer. The film explores the relationship between love and creativity, while portraying the circumstances surrounding the writing of Waris Shah&rsquo;s celebrated rendition of Heer. Along the way, it brings together themes of artistic expression, devotion, social traditions, and the enduring power of poetry. Featuring Gurdas Maan, Juhi Chawla, Divya Dutta, Sushant Singh, Mukesh Rishi, and Gurkirtan, the film combines historical drama with Punjabi literary and cultural heritage.The film received significant recognition at the 54th National Film Awards, including awards for Best Feature Film in Punjabi, Best Male Playback Singer, Best Art Direction, and Best Costume Design. 🎬 SCREENING DETAILSFilm: Waris Shah: Ishq Daa Waaris Director: Manoj Punj Writer: Suraj Sanim Producer: Manjeet Maan Duration: 138 minutes Language: Punjabi Festival: CLIFF 2026 &ndash; Classic Legends Indian Film FestivalPresented by the Indo-Canada Arts Council The Indo-Canada Arts Council (ICAC) is a federally registered Canadian non-profit organisation dedicated to connecting the Indian diaspora and Indian artists through diverse platforms of engagement.Through art and cultural festivals, Diwali celebrations, film festivals, literature festivals, artist tours, workshops, masterclasses, and more, ICAC creates opportunities for artists and audiences to experience Indian art and culture, engage with artists and filmmakers, and strengthen cultural connections between Canada and India.🎬 Come experience the poetry, music, and legacy of Waris Shah on the big screen at CLIFF 2026.

🎬 WARIS SHAH: ISHQ DAA WAARIS | A SPECIAL SCREENING A story of love, poetry, music, and the legacy of one of Punjab’s most celebrated literary voices. Experience Waris Shah: Ishq Daa Waaris, the acclaimed 2006 Punjabi historical drama directed by Manoj Punj, as part of CLIFF 2026 – Classic Legends Indian Film Festival. Written by Suraj Sanim and produced by Manjeet Maan, the film brings the life and literary journey of legendary Punjabi poet Waris Shah to the screen. Set against 18th-century Punjab, the film follows Waris Shah, portrayed by Gurdas Maan, during a period when music faces suppression under Mughal rule. As Waris Shah seeks to pursue his art and poetry, his personal experiences of love, loss, and human emotion become intertwined with his creation of the legendary epic Heer. The film explores the relationship between love and creativity, while portraying the circumstances surrounding the writing of Waris Shah’s celebrated rendition of Heer. Along the way, it brings together themes of artistic expression, devotion, social traditions, and the enduring power of poetry. Featuring Gurdas Maan, Juhi Chawla, Divya Dutta, Sushant Singh, Mukesh Rishi, and Gurkirtan, the film combines historical drama with Punjabi literary and cultural heritage.The film received significant recognition at the 54th National Film Awards, including awards for Best Feature Film in Punjabi, Best Male Playback Singer, Best Art Direction, and Best Costume Design. 🎬 SCREENING DETAILSFilm: Waris Shah: Ishq Daa Waaris Director: Manoj Punj Writer: Suraj Sanim Producer: Manjeet Maan Duration: 138 minutes Language: Punjabi Festival: CLIFF 2026 – Classic Legends Indian Film FestivalPresented by the Indo-Canada Arts Council The Indo-Canada Arts Council (ICAC) is a federally registered Canadian non-profit organisation dedicated to connecting the Indian diaspora and Indian artists through diverse platforms of engagement.Through art and cultural festivals, Diwali celebrations, film festivals, literature festivals, artist tours, workshops, masterclasses, and more, ICAC creates opportunities for artists and audiences to experience Indian art and culture, engage with artists and filmmakers, and strengthen cultural connections between Canada and India.🎬 Come experience the poetry, music, and legacy of Waris Shah on the big screen at CLIFF 2026.

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