Diljit Dosanjh’s ‘Satluj’ removed from ZEE5 two days after release
The film 'Satluj', starring Diljit Dosanjh and directed by Honey Trehan, was removed from ZEE5 just two days after its release. The film, which depicts the life of human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, previously faced significant censorship challenges and multiple delays.
Why it matters
The sudden removal of a film about sensitive historical events highlights ongoing tensions between streaming platforms, government censorship, and creative freedom in India.
Diljit Dosanjh’s film Satluj has been removed from ZEE5 two days after its release on the streaming platform. Directed by Honey Trehan, the film was earlier titled Punjab 95 and faced a long battle with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).
The article reports on the removal of the film and the streamer's statement without taking a stance on the censorship controversy.
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