Dear Jassi is a Punjabi-English bilingual drama directed by Tarsem Singh and written by Amit Rai, inspired by the tragic true story of Jassi Sidhu, a young Indo-Canadian woman. The film stars Pavia Sidhu and Yugam Sood in lead roles.
Set in the 1990s, the story follows Jassi, a Canadian-born girl who falls in love with Mithu, a rickshaw driver in Punjab. Despite their deep love, Jassi’s wealthy and conservative family strongly opposes the relationship, believing it brings dishonor to their status. Defying her parents, Jassi secretly marries Mithu, but their love story turns tragic when her family takes drastic measures to separate them, leading to shocking consequences.
The film is a heart-wrenching tale of love, honor, and betrayal, shedding light on honor-based violence and rigid cultural norms. Premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2023, Dear Jassi has been praised for its emotional depth and powerful storytelling.
Dear Jassi
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DRAMA
Dear Jassi
Release date to be fixed soon
DRAMA
Dear Jassi is a Punjabi-English bilingual drama directed by Tarsem Singh and written by Amit Rai, inspired by the tragic true story of Jassi Sidhu, a young Indo-Canadian woman. The film stars Pavia Sidhu and Yugam Sood in lead roles.
Set in the 1990s, the story follows Jassi, a Canadian-born girl who falls in love with Mithu, a rickshaw driver in Punjab. Despite their deep love, Jassi’s wealthy and conservative family strongly opposes the relationship, believing it brings dishonor to their status. Defying her parents, Jassi secretly marries Mithu, but their love story turns tragic when her family takes drastic measures to separate them, leading to shocking consequences.
The film is a heart-wrenching tale of love, honor, and betrayal, shedding light on honor-based violence and rigid cultural norms. Premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2023, Dear Jassi has been praised for its emotional depth and powerful storytelling.
