Upkaar Singh Dhami

His Story of Itihaas (2025), directed by Upkaar Singh Dhami, drops you straight into the chaos of modern-day Punjab, where history isn’t just something you read about—it’s the air people breathe, the grudges they hold, and sometimes the reason they fight. This film doesn’t waste time on fancy introductions or sugarcoating. You’re tossed right into the middle of a family that’s been torn apart by the ghosts of partition, old rivalries, and some truly questionable life choices. The main character, Amar, is just trying to keep his head above water. He’s juggling family expectations, a love story that seems doomed from the start, and the pressure to uphold traditions that make absolutely no sense in today’s world. His dad is basically living in 1947, refusing to let go of the past, while Amar’s younger brother wants nothing to do with any of it. There’s tension, there’s drama, and yeah, there’s a fair bit of dark humor too. Dhami weaves in flashbacks to the partition era, making you feel the weight of generational trauma. The lines between villain and victim blur as secrets spill out and alliances shift. No one’s really innocent, but everyone’s just trying to survive in a world that keeps dragging history into the present. By the end, you’re left wondering whether breaking free from the past is even possible—or if everyone’s just stuck reliving the same story, over and over.