I Am Singh
| Company type | Film |
|---|---|
| Industry | Indian cinema |
| Founded | December 2, 2011 |
| Founder | Puneet Issar (director and co-writer) |
| Products | Action film |
I Am Singh is an Indian action film that premiered on 2 December 2011. The movie was directed and co-written by Puneet Issar, who also plays a leading role alongside Gulzar Inder Chahal and Rizwan Haider. The narrative centers on the plight of Sikh immigrants in America in the aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist incidents, portraying their confrontation with discrimination while retaining trust in the American legal framework.
Plot
Following the murder of his younger brother in the United States, a victim of a post-9/11 hate crime, Ranveer Singh embarks on a journey to Los Angeles to pursue justice. He is supported by Fateh Singh, an ex-LAPD officer, and Rizwan Hyder, a Pakistani American, as they work together to reveal the circumstances behind the killing.
Cast
- Gulzar Inder Chahal as Ranveer Singh
- Rizwan Haider as Rizwan Hyder
- Amy Rasimas as Amy Washington
- Puneet Issar as Fateh Singh
- Tulip Joshi as Sara Hasan
- Mike Singh as Ajit Singh
- Yusuf Hussain as Hasan
- Neetha Mohindra as Simran Kaur
- Kavi Raz as Ranjit Singh
- Donny Kapoor as Veer Singh
Soundtrack
- "Dukalaang Praanasi" (Daler Mehndi) – 6:55
- "I Am Singh" (Daler Mehndi, Hard Kaur, Sukhwinder Singh) – 6:45
- "Dhol Wajda" (Mika Singh) – 4:30
- "Kya Jeena" (Rahat Fateh Ali Khan)
- "Channd Paregge" (Sonu Kakkar, Sukhwinder Singh) – 5:55
- "Dil Naiyyo Lagda" (Gayatri Iyer) – 5:40
- "Doori Hai" (Rahat Fateh Ali Khan) – 1:56
- "Khanda Prithme Saajke" (Arvinder Singh) – 3:28
- "Turban Victory" (Kunal Ganjawala, Sukhwinder Singh) – 4:09
- "I Am Singh (Video Edit)" (Daler Mehndi) – 3:55
Reception
While reviewers acknowledged the film's earnest message, many criticized its overall delivery. Taran Adarsh from Bollywood Hungama awarded it a score of 1/5, describing the content as unpersuasive with an outdated style. In the Times of India, Nikhat Kazmi rated it 2.5/5, appreciating Puneet Issar’s directorial attempt but pointing out a didactic approach. According to Variety, the film compromised its serious post-9/11 theme by incorporating conventional Bollywood tropes such as over-the-top acting and musical sequences.