Melbourne-based Karpal Singh, a filmmaker originally from Punjab, has directed the documentary '1984', taking a leaf from his community's significant history. The film captures the stories of the Indian Sikh community members who migrated to New Zealand in the hope of rebuilding their lives in the aftermath of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. Having received international acclaim, the film is now available to stream on SBS On Demand. Listen to this podcast to hear SBS Punjabi's exclusive interview with Karpal Singh.
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