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JUL 30, 2026
SIKHLENS ANIMATIONS (AI INITIATIVE)
Thank you for your continued encouragement and support. Since our last update in February, Sikhlens Animations has raised over $117,000 through your generosity, and we have continued to make steady progress across multiple fronts — expanding our AI-assisted animation initiative to bring Sikh history, heritage, and philosophy to children, families, and classrooms worldwide.
MAJOR PRODUCTION UPDATES
Saka Sirhind (Chhote Sahibzade)
The English and Punjabi versions of the film have now been completed and released, with the Hindi version nearing completion. These multilingual releases are allowing us to reach Sikh families and educational institutions across the globe.
Beyond production, we have also invested heavily in promoting the film. To date, Saka Sirhind has reached 88,100 views in Hindi and 13,000 views in English on YouTube. To support the release, our team created one trailer, 21 images and three infographics, several movie posters, 28 short clips, a YouTube thumbnail, and an AI-generated introduction — a total of 164 posts across Facebook, Instagram, X, and LinkedIn. These efforts reached 169,900 people, generating 4,900 engagements at a 3.30% engagement rate. This growing reach shows that your support is funding not only the creation of these films, but also the outreach that carries them to families and classrooms around the world.
Proud to Be a Singh & Proud to Be a Kaur
Development is actively underway with author Sandip Kaur Sodhi, who is expanding the story to support a stronger animated narrative combining both children's books into a single animated short. Script development is in progress, with alignment now in place on runtime, voiceover direction, and music resources, moving the project from concept into active production. The film is designed to inspire confidence, identity, and Sikh values in the next generation.
NEW PROJECTS IN DEVELOPMENT
Our animation pipeline continues to grow through collaborations with Sikh authors, educators, historians, and storytellers around the world.
Current projects under active development include:
A Place That Waited — an AI-animated short film telling the remarkable story of the restoration of Gurdwara Patshahi Chhevin in Lahore, a historic gurdwara associated with Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji that remained abandoned for decades after Partition. Voice recording is now underway, with animation production beginning shortly. The film highlights the preservation of Sikh heritage and the revival of an important chapter of our shared history.
Ik Onkar: The Realm of Oneness — a new educational animation that introduces children to the profound meaning of Ik Onkar, the Mool Mantar, and Guru Nanak's universal message of oneness. Through a magical storytelling journey, children discover the concepts of Naam, Daan, Ishnaan, and the interconnectedness of all creation, making foundational Sikh teachings engaging and accessible for young audiences.
We are also reviewing several additional proposals covering Sikh history, Gurbani, and spiritual teachings as we continue expanding our long-term animation library. Current concepts under consideration include Mool Mantar, The Five Vices, Hukam, Guru Nanak's Udasis, The Three Golden Rules, and other educational films inspired by Gurbani and Sikh philosophy.
EDUCATIONAL & SOCIAL MEDIA OUTREACH
Alongside our longer productions, we are creating short-form educational videos adapted for YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and other social platforms. These bite-sized animations help introduce Sikh history and philosophy to younger audiences while encouraging them to explore the full educational films.
WHAT'S NEXT
Expand our growing digital library for schools, gurdwaras, and Sikh families worldwide
Your continued support is helping Sikhlens build a lasting collection of animated Sikh stories that will educate, inspire, and preserve our heritage for generations to come. Thank you for being part of this journey.
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