Shere Punjab(2001)
Shere Punjab is a 2001 Hindi documentary short film directed by Rahul Das. The film features no named actors, focusing instead on real people at a roadside dhaba. Set on Highway No. 8 near Ahmedabad, the film captures the daily lives of truckers and the dhaba owner. The central conflict arises when the 2001 Gujarat earthquake destroys the dhaba and tests the owner's resilience. The film is notable for its raw, observational style and its depiction of human kindness in a crisis. It was released on October 7, 2001 in Nepal and runs for 12 minutes.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2001
- Director
- Sunny Deol
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 12m 0
Storyline
A dhaba owner on Highway No. 8 works hard to serve tired truckers. His simple life is shattered when a massive earthquake hits Gujarat. With his dhaba damaged and no money, he faces despair. But the truckers he served become his unexpected helpers.
“The highway never forgets.”
