Chandigarh: SikhLens: Sikh Arts & Film Festival 2026 marks a historic milestone as it celebrates its 25th global anniversary and 7th year in India. The 2026 global tour will commence from Chandigarh on Saturday, February 28, at Tagore Theatre. The one-day festival will run from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM, and entry will be free for all.
According to Ojaswwee Sharma, India Head of SikhLens, this year is particularly significant as, for the first time, international festival directors from the USA, Canada, and the United Kingdom will be present together in India. This unprecedented global convergence is expected to strengthen Sikh-centric cinema and arts while providing emerging filmmakers and artists with an international platform.
A key highlight of the festival is the India premiere of the UK-produced documentary “Crafting Legacy,” based on the visionary work of Bal Choda, Lead Engineer and Inventor at Aston Martin. The book “The Legend of 1972: Life, Hockey and Beyond,” dedicated to Olympian Kuldeep Singh Bhogal and his contribution to the 1972 Munich Olympics, will also be formally launched.
The SikhLens 2026 Art Calendar will be unveiled during the event.Liverpool’s internationally acclaimed artist duo Singh Twins work will be displayed too.
The festival will feature more than 25 films from six countries. Additionally, 13 special exhibitions will display over 1,000 heritage artefacts, including coins from the Sikh Empire era, manuscripts, miniature paintings, rare books, and archival collectibles.
The festival directorate has invited media representatives to cover this landmark global celebration.
