Apna Farz
In a world where it's easy to look away, some choose to stand up and serve. We are proud to present Apna Farz, a moving documentary by Sikhlens that takes you into the heart of the Apna Farz Sewa Society. Witness the incredible true story of Pal Kharoud and his team, who have dedicated their lives to rescuing the forgotten, the mentally ill, and the destitute from the streets of Punjab. This film is more than just a documentary; it is a testament to the power of selfless service and the dignity of human life. It will break your heart and then heal it with hope. Watch Apna Farz now to see how compassion can truly change the world.
2023
29 min
Synopsis
Apna Farz follows Satpal Singh "Pal" Kharoud, whose life changed after finding a woman with parasites in her skull rotting in a hospital parking lot.
Inspired by Bhagat Puran Singh and Pakistan's Abdul Sattar Edhi, he founded Apna Farz Society in 2019 in village Lachkani, Patiala, dedicating himself to rescuing mentally ill and abandoned people—many found chained by their own families, enslaved as laborers, or dumped by hospitals.
His small team of volunteers provides medical care, daily meals, and dignity to 58 residents, while also supporting over 350 people in their own homes with free medical cards.
The film introduces unforgettable cases: a soldier locked in a rooftop room for nine years by his mother, a man chained and surveilled by camera for up to 18 years while forced to tend cattle, and people found with limbs rotting from neglect.
Through it all, Pal's mother speaks with pride and heartbreak about her son's sacrifice, while his team nurses wounds that doctors refuse to touch. Now building a facility to house 350 people, the film is both an indictment of Punjab's treatment of the mentally ill and a testament to what grassroots sewa can accomplish.
Details
- Subtitles
- Yes English
- Runtime
- 29 min