Jat Gil (Sikh traditions) in India

Hollywood is a familiar name in the Western world for being the center of the entertainment and film industry, but throughout most of South Asia, the entertainment hub is nicknamed "Bollywood," centered in Mumbai. A name that crops up time and again in Bollywood is the surname Shergill. A number of Shergills are prominent in India's entertainment industry. The Shergill name comes from the Gil Jat clan, mostly from India's Punjab State. The Gil Jat clan is found in the Punjab regions straddling eastern Pakistan and northwestern India. It is one of the largest and most aristocratic of the Jat clans. Historically they were renowned for their courage, honesty and bravery.

Ministry Obstacles

The Gil Jats live in a part of India where there is very little gospel presence. The idea of depending on a sin-forgiving Savior is foreign to them.

Outreach Ideas

In every people group, there are pioneers ready to break with culture and tradition and explore something new. TV and film might be just such a venue for the gospel message.

Scripture Focus

"For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world and forfeit his soul? For what can a man give in return for his soul?"  Mark 8:36-37

Scripture Prayer

Pray for today’s people group to come to realize that all the spiritual riches of life and true wisdom are found in Jesus Christ alone.

Prayer Focus

Pray for God to anoint and appoint workers to create relevant, culturally sensitive Christ-centered radio, TV and films that will be appropriate for the Gil Jats of India. Pray for the Gil Jats, even those who work in the entertainment industry, to see their need for Jesus Christ.