Decoding Diljit Dosanjh's "Satluj" Being Removed From OTT Amid Huge Political Row | Punjab

#diljitdosanjh #punjab #modi A major political row has erupted following the abrupt removal of Diljit Dosanjh’s biographical drama, Satluj (formerly Punjab ’95), from ZEE5 just 48 hours after its surprise digital premiere. The film follows the true story of human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, who exposed the alleged illegal mass cremation of thousands of unidentified bodies during Punjab's insurgency era. Its sudden deletion has sparked fierce condemnation from major political parties and Sikh bodies, who label the move a direct assault on creative freedom and historical transparency. The takedown follows a grueling four-year battle with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), which demanded over 120 cuts, including removing references to Punjab and Khalra's identity. ZEE5 has stated the film will remain unavailable in India due to "current developments" while they explore legal options. Meanwhile, a clip of Diljit Dosanjh accurately predicting the Monday takedown during a weekend livestream has gone viral. Despite the official ban, high-definition pirated copies have flooded the internet, prompting Dosanjh to remark that once a story lands online, it can never truly be erased.