Who was Baba Deep Singh of India?

I follow lots of blogs on Tumblr and would like to introduce you to a blog called “Lock, Stock, and History”.  This blogger collects miscellaneous history and curiosities that are as fascinating as Robert Ripley’s stories.  (REF:  Ripley’s Believe It or Not.)

The story of this 75-year old warrior, made me stop and think to myself:  ‘Is such a thing even humanly possible?’

Believe it or not!

This is something you can believe and there is no question about it.

• Today, Baba Deep Singh is revered as a saint and a martyr in the Sikh religion.

No doubt the record of the real battle probably evolved into this myth or legend of a heroic or rather, a superheroic human being with the boldness and spirit of one who was not afraid to fight oppression, injustice, and all crimes against humanity.

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Source: Virily.com

The Last Battle of Baba Deep Singh: Born in 1682 Baba Deep Singh (A baba is a Sikh saint) had a lifelong career as a Sikh soldier and warrior. ... https://t.co/WSrSZvbqTp #heroes #superheroes #History of #India #battles #Sikh #religion pic.twitter.com/xP6UJfy8fx

— My Fox Nooze (aka Joie de Vivre Magazine) (@FoxMarks_ATX) January 13, 2020

Amidst Gurpurab celebrations we can not forget that today marks the Shaheedi Divas of Baba Deep Singh. A Sikh who literally fought till his last breathe, with his head in his hand. Let’s also play this game of love with our Guru and aspire to be like those who came before us. pic.twitter.com/Abht0jEC3b

— SikhiToTheMax (@SikhiToTheMax) November 15, 2019

Not many people know that in 1764, Baba Jassa Singh Ahluwalia & his Dal Khalsa marched to Sirhind & killed Zalim Khan, the cruel Governor of Sirhind

Gurdwara of Fatehgarh Sahib was built by him to mark this victory

RT to make India aware about one of the greatest Sikh Jarnails! pic.twitter.com/mEie9qxBo6

— Manjinder Singh Sirsa (@mssirsa) April 25, 2018

The term Baba is used in India for an elder who is respected for his wisdom.

Baba Fateh Singh Ji, 5 years old and youngest son of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji. (10th Guru of the Sikhs).
Our head bows to our young Baba Ji for his courage, selflessness and steadfast leadership. pic.twitter.com/5LDhk6SFEm

— West Midlands 550 (@WestMids550) December 14, 2019

Spotlight on Bollywood Legend : Aamir Khan

Aamir Khan is one of my favorite Bollywood actors. It's fair to say that he is one of the first Indian stars I came to know who made me want to watch more Indian cinema, even though they have to be English subtitled. His full name is Mohammed Aamir Hussain Khan. He started his career as a child actor.

“In 2001, he founded Aamir Khan Productions, whose first release, Lagaan, was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film and earned him a National Film Award for Best Popular Film and two more Filmfare Awards (Best Actor and Best Film).” (Quote Source: Wikipedia)

~ My first favorite film? Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India – Not really familiar with any of his work before this film. I like this movie for its historical value and because it was the film that introduced me to this cultured actor. He really left an impression.

~ My second favorite film? Fanaa – A painfully beautiful love story; emphasis on the pain part. The story was so tragic yet so touching and beautiful.

Are you familiar with this actor and his work?

Who is Aamir Khan?

NOTE:  This content first appeared at MyLot.com, NOVEMBER 13, 2017 4:02PM CST.