BBC Remembrance - The Sikh Story (Full HQ Program)

BBC Program, Remembrance - The Sikh Story Full program, first aired on the 9NOV2010.
Documentary examining why followers of the Sikh religion were marked out as a 'martial race' under the British Empire, and how thousands of Sikh soldiers valiantly laid down their lives for Britain's freedom across two world wars.
With contributions from eminent historians, military experts and war veterans, the film features the last-ever interview with legendary WW2 Squadron Leader Mahinder Singh Pujji, and the first television broadcast of a rare audio recording of a WW1 Sikh prisoner of war, handed to Britain in 2010 after 94 years in German hands.

[@Wunderkinddd]

Every Sikh i have ever met has been very open minded, intelligent & just good people. Respect their religion and people of Sikhism.

[@tinkasbanwait]

👍

[@ytkaci]

The best part about it all is that we won’t try to convert you 😁

[@hellojapan5778]

I'm American and I've always had a sort of admiration for the Sikh and Indian people. They seem like fine folks.

[@John-mf6ky]

Same, these are the kind of people you want to be your neighbors. I'm from the US. Actually used to work for a Sikh family, great people. Was always really interested in their contributions to the commonwealth in both world wars (even before I had that job, always loved ww2 history lol)

[@karanveersingh6367]

Thank you .

[@gurkiratpama2236]

An honor

[@gagangill5102]

Thank you ...sir

[@dimpaywongchuk5075]

True very good people unlike the other typical types of Indians.

[@babloo1666]

im a sikh and my great grandpa was the commanding officer of a battalion of sikh regiment soldiers, they fought in germany and burma. 4 of my grandmas brothers also fought in the war, 2 of which were doctors, rank of captain as medical officers

[@GEchtorque]

babloo1666 bro you must be so proud of them. I mean they fought in ww2. Its a gr8 honor.

[@honeychahal1]

My great grandfather also fought the war. Unfortunately I don’t know enough details of it. Proud of being part of such courageous race.

[@GillianKH]

Indian people in general are amazing

[@giancheema9787]

Wow wow

[@kingjohnny9432]

Im a Pakistani Punjabi Christian I respect Sikhs I'm glad I share a culture and history with them Long live the Khalsa.

[@amitkrishnani3160]

KingJohnny 94 dude come to india

[@supersaiyan24]

Long live the christians in pakistan. May they be safe in pakistan

[@bhanoiji2096]

KingJohnny 94 pakistani Punjab r our brothers doesn’t matter which religion they belongs too

[@bhanoiji2096]

super saiyan 4 look who is worried those killed muslims , sikhs n Christian for not saying Jai hind or their fucking song bande matram n for eating beef they r safe n worry about minorities in india

[@user-mu8vy1bn8e]

Be safe king Jonny

[@UmaRichmond]

I was born in January 1945: Wow Bravo Sikhs !!

[@meetagill4242]

God bless u 🙏

[@deepakmjoseph780]

thank you dear sikhs for all the sacrifice your community has made for the rest of india. The blood of your ancestors will not go unspoken. for our tomorrow they gave their today. We are proud to have sikhs as our countrymen. By the way im a christian.

[@dhirajmulajkar4205]

+Deepak M JOSEPH .When did you convert to christianity.

[@themaverick7707]

Dhiraj Mulajkar that's his choice who the shit are you to question that?

[@tintins4021]

Amen Brother

[@AryanSingh-ce8vn]

Convert

[@geetbhagwat9902]

TODAY SIKHS FEEL SHAME AS CITIZENS IN HINDU RASHTER INDIA. WHEN PAKISTAN APPROVED THIER VISA BUT RSS INDIAN GOVT DENIED THEM TO GO FOR GURDWARE IN PAKISTAN.ALWAYS DELHI GAVE BAD NEWS FOR PUNJAB

[@SinghMohanFaridabad]

My Grand father fought in the world war 1. Proud of Guru Gobind Singh Ji

[@harbbains5718]

My grandfather also fought ww1 for British Army Sikh regiment. He was a prisoner of war for 7 years in Syria

[@lionsingh18]

Sat Siri Akal , my great grand father also.

[@SimranKaur-kf8nn]

Khalsa is not only a group of men..it is a group of men and women

[@karate2252]

True

[@avineshbhadauria2412]

I know

[@sudhirchopde3334]

True!!

[@worldpeace6331]

Children either

[@matiasbriar3056]

sorry to be off topic but does someone know a method to log back into an instagram account..? I was dumb forgot the account password. I would love any assistance you can give me.

[@lakshayrajlama5124]

Respects to our SIKH brothers in arms........from a true GORKHA.

[@sabby4205]

Luv u too gorkha brothers ❤️

[@charananekibalijaun8837]

Pranamji 🙏

[@user-yl5qg2ij1q]

@@sabby4205 I saw you

[@amardeepsingh8809]

Thanks for the respect from braveheart Gorkhas 🙏

[@damandeepsinghrana4971]

Respect to Lions of Hills Gurkha.

[@Espacemtl]

We admire and respect the Sikh people and heritage. Thank you for your sacrifices.

[@SJSINGH48]

Every Indian and British should see this.

[@priyamjoshi2667]

Yea it shows real face of sikhs

[@signallerharis3992]

Respect from Sikh to the Martial race Gurkha Regiment. Also respect to Fijan Regiment, Kenyan Regiment, Hindu Regiment, Zimbabwe Regiment, Jamican Regiment, Canandian Regiment, Burmudian Regiment, Polish RAF Squadrons, Malayian Regiments, Hong Kong Auxiliary Force, New Zealand Regiment and other nations, beliefs, or peoples who supported Britain's war effort, those fought are recognized.

[@cantoshows]

I am a Singaporean Chinese, my Platoon Commander is a Sikh, he is the best man that I have ever worked for in my life - comparing my National Service stint as a conscript and may career in the civilian world. LT Singh has the kind of leadership and charisma that is so remarkable - we actually broke all the rules and pulled out a birthday cake to celebrate his birthday in a Field Exercise in the field off course..he punished us for breaking some military rules but was touched by our gesture..

[@RojaJaneman]

In the US military??

[@1amarsandhu]

@@RojaJaneman not many Sikhs in the US they mainly live and move in the UK and Canada

[@suzannesadiiqa]

My grandfather was with the British army in India in the 20's and he said they made the best soldiers.............completely trustworthy and would fight to the death.

[@narindersingh2197]

My father would have been so happy to see this documentary about the BRAVE SIKH soldiers in both world wars, at last BBC are recognising who the Sikhs are and what they stand for and the amount of sacrifices they made,so proud to be a Sikh.WAHEGURU.

[@sarbjeetsinghgaba394]

Inspired ... Proud to be a Sikh and carry a turban

[@No_prejudice_pls]

Exactly. Sarbjeet Singh ji.

[@arunkumarroy3725]

Thanks to British for their treacherous compliments to the Sikhs whenever they defended the interest of British empire. first when they fought heroically at the battle of Saragahi 1897 which has no parallel in the war history and in recognisition to that heroic feat whole British parliament rose and gave standing ovation but in return in india they were given an unique treat by firing on them by British army at Jalinwala baugh. hundreds of unarmed, defence less and innocent Indians at Jalinwana baug.in Amritsar were butchered to death 1919 not withstanding the exceptional contribution of the indian soldiers in Ist world war (1914 --1919); next time dividing the india gave a life time etching gift to Sikhs by allowing Lahore and Nankana sahib to Pakistan and thus causing millions of Sikhs and Hindus to flee their home and hearths.British was having at least 25 lakhs indian troops at the time of partition who , had they deployed them to control the partition riots, millions of lives would have been saved and so the honour of uncountable sikh and hindu women in the hand of muslims of the west punjab. Do the British have any answer for my this query?.it is rightly said without contribution of indian soldiers the advancement of Japs in the Burma was well nigh impossible and that too they were facing at the same time the stiff resistance from the nationalistic force I.N.A. had there not been a dramatic change in the last leg of the IInd world war due to dropping of atom bomb on Japan the advancement of the Japs along with the I.N.A.soldiers could not have been checked into india and probably partition of india would have been avoided: even other wise the British government could have slowed down the furry of partition violence by ensuring exchange of poulation on the basiss of religion and ensuring influx of total muslims from india into Pakistan then only demon Jinnah who gave call for direct action causing death of many hindus would have come into senses but again British played the mischief card in promoting his ill intentions to take out flesh and blood from the heart of the mother india by dividing it on communal line..A.K.ROY.9340731080.

[@mannymahil9702]

Tears in my eyes. I salute my Sikhs

[@freespeechforall1069]

Excuse my ignorance, had no idea that the Sikhs had fought with the British in the two wars. This should be taught so that the people know the truth.

[@NEVsPrincess]

well said...its never to late to learn. thank you for taking an interest.

[@freespeechforall1069]

Can you recommend some reading info please. Thank you for this information.

[@MandeepSingh-gp2gh]

I know Wikipedia has been criticized, but its not entirely bad. One famous battle is the Battle of Saragarhi. You can read about it here en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Saragarhi or the Battle of Chamkaur here en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Chamkaur_(1704)

[@freespeechforall1069]

Thank you, i have just read the accounts of the battles, Very, very brave warriors. Glad that the recognition is now being celebrated throughout the world. Thank you.

[@SharonBhara]

Im proud to be a sikh :)

[@gurmeetsinghrajput9377]

but u look like a white girl

[@worldpeace6331]

@@gurmeetsinghrajput9377 you haven't seen any white/black/Asian(Yello race) SIKH'S yet?

[@gurmeetsinghrajput9377]

@@worldpeace6331 no.

[@gurmeetsinghrajput9377]

@@worldpeace6331 but i know.. they exist

[@b.y.599]

We dont look all like Gandhis lol

[@sarpreetkaur9618]

Sat Sri Akaal feeling so blessed and happy to have embraced Sikhi as a non punjabi from America. Satnam waheguru ji⚘

[@jayBharatiraanga6425]

Read About Buddha U Will Feel more Happy and Satisfied Choose The Most Efficient Religion 🌹🆒🆗🇮🇳

[@chackojegan6868]

Glad to call the sikhs my brothers..much love from Kerala.

[@matthewmann8969]

From my studies I would have to say Sikhism is the most peaceful compared to other religions including Buddhism and Jainism.

[@ps3862]

+matthew mann Main thing about Sikhism is that they don't want to convert anyone. They just want you to be the best person you can be no matter what religion you are. Sikhism ask Sikhs to stand up for equality for all no what what race, religion and sex they might belong to. Overall, I don't want to say any religion is bad. There are just bad people in all religions.

[@lovemyindia681]

matthew mann, sikho k pas guru nanak k vichar aur guru gobind singh ji ki talwar dono hai, ye chez sikh ko sant surma bnati hai, sipahi jaisa sharir aur sant jaisa mann, waheguru ji ka khalsa waheguru ji ki fateh.

[@harrynom7269]

@@lovemyindia681 paaji love you

[@ramangrewal4445]

​@@darshilmehta9905 that is a very one directional view of PEACE. Arms are NEEDED FOR PEACE look at all the advanced countries of the world, which one does not have an army? Where there is civilisation arms are needed for order but when arms are in the hand of EVIL DOERS AND TYRANTS, it is only suffering and chaos. If the arms are in the hands of JUST PEOPLE, it means that the RIGHTS OF ALL ARE UPHELD AND THE UNPROTECTED CAN BE PROTECTED. Therefore, if the poor and weak are being chastised and Sikhs give their lives fighting to protect them whilst Jains and Buddhists cannot fight effectively as they are not as well practiced in war due to becoming PACIFISTS IN TIMES OF PEACE - who is the most peaceful? the ones who die fighting to establish peace or the ones who sit idly (helpless or not).

[@Dmoriarty1993]

@@ramangrewal4445 I am not always sure I agree with pacifism in the face of injustice either.

[@shahidbukhari1]

It's about time, BBC also remembered, what it's supposed to do for Sikhs !

[@GG-qn1uo]

Sikh's are such valuable citizens. Britain truly wouldn't be where it is today without them.

[@jasssingh7688]

Its guru Gobind Singh's army. Waheguru waheguru

[@myname-ym2dp]

JASS SINGH o

[@sbsingh5649]

In business the Sikh name Singh is very highly respected, Sikhs are honest people.

[@jsbarhok7413]

Sardar Bahadur Narain Singh was younger brother of my grandson who took part in both the World Wars.Was honoured by the Britishers with the title ' Sardar Bahadur'.

[@adilkhan822]

Love and Respect from Lahore, Pakistan. Sikhs are our own people and sons of the soil.

[@Samreen_kaur_2428]

Unity 🤝 in punjabiyat

[@denislaw8]

Massive respect for Sikhs, their courage and integrity are fantastic, and there will always be a place for the direct families of those who fought for Britain.

[@jordanrintoul-thomas722]

Interesting that I was never taught about the Sikhs in school.

[@sudhirchopde3334]

Which school? Even today the Empire is presented ( if at all) as a one sided tissue of lies!

[@worldpeace6331]

@@sudhirchopde3334 what do you mean to say ?

[@samrathsingh8935]

Well the government n the schools dont want the actual n true stories to come out.

[@Bruceuppal]

Its a sad truth that goverenment no matter which country try to avoid communities who stand for truth nd high living.

[@scottmccomas1514]

@@Bruceuppal Agreed, these great men fought and sacrificed so much, the Free world needs to all learn about them.

[@aaronkorpal7195]

Respect to all the Sikhs

[@mandeepsibia]

Great to be Sikh ! The tradition continues till date !

[@laksingh3821]

I feel proud to be british but also a Sikh great film by the bbc.

[@paulcasini4759]

Greatest troops ever lets have a Sikh Regiment right now

[@laksingh3821]

yeah may be I know in the British army there is currently a great number of Sikhs who have joined I have seen documentary's. I feel as a proud british man we should all support the british army also the RAF thanks paul.

[@paulcasini4759]

Lak Singh No problem mate Id give every Sikh a british passport tomorrow morning they are as British as the Tower of London and anyone who questions this wants locking up

[@paulcasini4759]

Good man well said

[@lovemyindia681]

Sikhs has thoughts of Guru Nanak and weapon of Guru Gobind singh ji, which makes a sikh SANT SOORMA, physique like a soldier and heart like a saint, waheguru ji ka khalsa waheguru ji ki fateh.

[@kanwarbirsingh9500]

Only if Indian politicians were not corrupt and criminal, india would have become a great country.

[@kanwarbirsingh9500]

@captain America are you referring to “congress party” ? If you didn’t know any political party that exists in India is corrupt and criminal (some more, some less). They never learnt Ethics or morality as most of them are uneducated and most likely it is a “type” of bloodline that runs through their veins. But my beliefs say that everybody could become a better person only if they would want to become. Our only hope “Waheguru helps us all”!!🙏

[@dil_saalapagalhai44]

I am so proud of our all brave Sikh soliders..Respect🙏

[@Ilikemeows]

Wow, not even a Sikh but this made me feel

[@harj9115]

Long live SIKH community around the world 🙏⚔🏹

[@cuddle508]

Finally recognition by the British of the Sikhs. Proud to be born a Sikh and from a family of soilders

[@navjotkaurbrar3301]

Unfortunately this proud subject is not taught in Indian School system or acknowledged. But is highly valued all over the world in their historic Museums.

[@bally4511]

Sikhs are one of a kind, I am proud to be one.

[@fieldcrow52]

Hurrah for the courageous Sikh people.

[@aliasad2071]

I am a Pakistani who lives in Australia. I have made acquaintance and friendship with many punjabi Sikhs. They are extremely humble, polite and very friendly people 😊

[@horatiohuffnagel7978]

I'm a white Canadian and after meeting my good friend from India in College I am very interested in studying and possibly joining this religion. My buddy was the most polite well mannered and helpful person id ever met and we only knew each for a short time. We both have jobs in different cities now after graduating for Physio Assistant, so we don't hang out that much now but we keep in touch. He was totally self less and just seemed so calm and at peace. Ive been searching for inner peace my whole life and that's why I'm interested in learning their religion. Plus the fact that they aren't scared to fight, That's like me. I'm a nice guy but if you piss me off ill throw some hands. lol

[@swamsmys]

hello sikh brothers,from mysore,india.

[@pattifunkhouse2932]

The best of the BBC. Real history. Truly sad they would never do a documentary like this again. The Sikhs were some of of the best soldiers of the modern age. Thanks for your sacrifice.

[@christinemcclymont269]

A further betrayal not mentioned is that while Sikhs were serving the British in the occupation of Japan, a line was drawn through their homeland of the Punjab and many lost their ancestral land, property and lives of their family members in Lahore and its region. For all the loyalty and bravery they gave through 2 World Wars, they were not even rewarded with a country to call their own! On a personal level, whenever I travel in India and need advice or assistance, My respect for Sikhs and their culture determines that I will always ask a Sikh for direction.

[@JetBhujhangy]

Proud To Be A Sikh

[@bubertov]

I'm not sikh but my father family is. I'm proud that half of my blood are sikh.

[@drkamaldeepsingh84]

THANKS FOR SHARING THIS VIDEO

[@Parasuniversal]

Excellent post... definitely going on my site. Thanx Randee

[@sandysaab703]

Proud to be a sikh

[@talib317malik]

I love this video. I am an American Muslim and to see the history of Sikhs in th World Wars was very informative. Very similar to the African-American Soldiers (Buffalo Soldiers, Harlem Hellraisers, and the Tuskeegee Airman) in the U.S. Army. Great documentary.

[@dhillonarsh22]

PROUD TO BE A SIKH...ND PROUD OF MY SIKH ANCESTORS WHO LAID THEIR LIVEZ FOR OTHERZ.... ****GOD BLESS THEIR SOULZ***** ND THANK MY GURU NANAK-10VI PAATSHAHI N GURU GRANTH FOR GIVING US SUCH A WONDERFUL RELEGION....ND MAKING US BETTER HUMAN BEINGS.... SATNAM WAHEGURU WJKK WJKF

[@narinderdhillon4943]

Makes me even more proud to be a Sikh.

[@Tom-qd3cs]

An excellent and informative documentary.

[@lavdeepsingh]

Some People try to be Perfect . Some are Born Sikh .. and i am Proud to be a Sikh

[@dilapnapunjabi703]

@Source Film Studio Not much then your illiterate politicians.

[@TheInnerBeauty100]

Thankyou for posting this! RIP to all those brave sikhs and indians! (YN) Makes me proud to be sikh!x

[@inderkulg]

Nice thanks for uploading

[@bluesandcountry6096]

Thank you for this super interesting

[@orobleh77]

Having encountered many Indians of different ethnic groups, The Sikh are great people and the most honest, compassionate and hard working.

[@angelinimartini]

it sucks that I have to look at sikh history specifically to learn of the amazing contributions they have had on world history.

[@philipshearer5286]

Why does that suck?

[@gurmitsinghpritam3207]

I am proud of it.

[@sukhwindersingh2345]

thanks to make this video

[@CranialExtractor]

Thank you for sharing this. I love to learn about ww1 and this topic is largely missing in most history.

[@mandeepsibia]

Good, Thank you!

[@NeelamSharma-bv1rk]

I am Punjabi. I am so happy to see Punjabi people being glorified by these Englishmen.

[@bobbysingh077]

frm childhood i hav a dream of joining army and now seeing dis video i m feelng proud dat i am a sikh

[@rekhavarman891]

I love the sharing spirit of the Sikh community. Guru Nanak Ji gave great values to the Sikhs!

[@rajwindersingh531]

thanks B B C... and staff

[@jeskidding7971]

I swear they need to make a movie about these loyal warriors

[@dranoopjain]

vaheguru ji da khalsa, vaheguru ji di fateh !!!

[@ravigataurda1268]

Sikhs made a major contribution in both world wars and Burma etc. They are born warriors and their contribution and loss of live cannot be forgotten ! 🙏

[@udhambrar4422]

Sikhs stand for equality to all,protectors of the oppressed. Proud to be a Sikh.

[@user-qp3jj2ks1j]

I am English, I have lived here my entire life , I trace my family tree back 700 plus years in this amazing land . It is my wish that before i die that my island may have a Sikh prime minister , that way i may die in oeace knowing its future is safe and secure. God bless you all .

[@northyippie7789]

Good to know, good to know that the Sikhs have been instrumental in winning WW1 and 2. Proud of these brave men.

[@maximhollandnederlandthene7640]

Wow, I didn't know this. GB should be really proud of these war heroes!

[@vipulagora1325]

A True Legend ..... Salute you Sir !

[@vipulagora1325]

Yes Amandeep... you are right

[@vipulagora1325]

:-))))

[@mrshankerbillletmein491]

Every sikh I have met looks me in the eye and smiles

[@sherepunjab01]

i feel proud to be a sikh..

[@Deepaulakh]

proud to be a sikh.. a grand salute to that great warriors

[@krishnabhattarai9063]

Iam from Nepal Gorkha and Sikh are very popular for bravery for war british time

[@kngsunny]

hands down 2 bbc awesome.. salute to sikh soldiers..

[@66LOVEPREET]

My Grand Father (Nana Ji) Fought World War 2, Feels Pround on my Nana Ji & on All Sikhs Alot

[@robfcum]

mahinder singh pujji. what a story man... im forever in your debt.

[@kanganajokerranaut667]

Salute to Sikhs and their Spirit!

[@maneetchhina6253]

It is not only the number listen carefully ,it is the courage with which they fought for another country that they are talking about.Its easy to fight for yourself but to lay down your life in order to protect someone is commendable.I am a sikh from a family of soldiers and am very proud of my heritage, at the same time I respect all cultures.

[@Ellen24493]

Sikh's are in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. They wear their turbans on duty in uniform. It's really cool.

[@northyippie7789]

Praise for these brave men!!!!

[@gobindersingh2038]

Very good initiative by BBC. Proud to be a Sikh (Singh).

[@premballabh4619]

We all are proud of Sikhs.

[@IRSGURU]

My grandfather was in the Burma Campaign.

[@shanbaker3448]

Really eye opening actually. I had heard of the religion but that was it until now to be honest.

[@Sanjay-1084]

Khalsa Means Pure 🙏🚩🇮🇳🙏 Jai Shankar Maharaj 🕉️🚩🇮🇳🙏

[@bulouvusonawalowalo1711]

First time to learn about the Sikh participating in WW1. Great respect for the Sikh and their influence in the Indian army.

[@sandhu22gg]

Proud to be Sikh..... Even though after sacrificing life what India has given us ???? But happy to see British recognizing sikh's and their bravery.. Love to see Sikhs in British army / US army / NZ army.. Thums up for British for accepting this...

[@monubharti]

And thx to BBC for this respect

[@harmanaulakh4926]

Sikhs are best because they do there work with honest in all field

[@frankadams9644]

we english owe a lo to the first world war sikh hero,s

[@jatindersingh74]

SIKHS need to have their own army

[@gurpritbains372]

+jatinder singh Why? We are not in a war and there is no need for an army because they will be called militants.

[@metanoia9004]

+Gurprit Bains u are so dumb.... go look up the definition of militants, and there is a sikh only in the indian army

[@PardeepSingh-fm7sj]

jatinder singh we do have our own army... The Khalsa

[@jassasingh9108]

soon we will have our independent country Khalistan and our Khalsa Army

[@nilesh20121]

We all Indians admire sikhs. Britishers used differences among Indians to rule Indian's. After all sacrifices of many Indian's in world wars. But what India got is divided India. What a tragedy. At the time of partition most people die in Punjab.