Diljit Dosanjh's 'Satluj' Pulled from Streaming in India Amid Controversy
The film 'Satluj,' starring Diljit Dosanjh and based on the life of human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, was removed from ZEE5 in India shortly after its launch. The removal, confirmed by producers and condemned by politicians, sparked debate with sources citing potential misuse by anti-India forces, while Dosanjh defied the ban with village screenings.
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'Satluj' controversy explained: All you need to know about the Diljit Dosanjh starrer
Diljit Dosanjh's film 'Satluj', based on human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, has been removed from Zee5 in India just 48 hours after its release. The streaming platform cited 'current developments' for the removal, though it remains available internationally. The film faced numerous delays and title changes due to certification battles with the CBFC, which had recommended extensive cuts.
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Satluj, Honey Trehan’s human rights drama starring Diljit Dosanjh, has been pulled days after its launch in India. The film has been at the center of a censorship battle and tells the story of human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra. It launched on the Zee5 streaming service on July 3. It was taken down two […]
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Sukhbir Badal condemns the removal of Satluj film from ZEE5, calling it censorship.
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