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Diljit Dosanjh Defends 'Satluj' Amid Controversy
31 Oct
Summary
- Diljit Dosanjh addressed film controversy at a Delhi concert.
- The film 'Satluj' is based on human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra.
- The movie faced significant censorship hurdles and release delays.
During his Aura India Tour 2026 opening in New Delhi, Diljit Dosanjh addressed the controversy surrounding his film, 'Satluj'. He emphasized the significant struggle to bring the biographical drama about human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra to the screen. Dosanjh expressed his support for Punjab and its people.
The film, initially titled 'Ghallughara' and later 'Punjab '95', chronicles Khalra's investigation into alleged secret cremations in Punjab during the early 1990s. Khalra was abducted and killed in 1995.
'Satluj' encountered substantial censorship issues with the CBFC, initially demanding 21 cuts, which later reportedly increased to 127. Makers resisted releasing a heavily edited version, leading to postponed release dates.
The film was briefly available on ZEE5 in July 2026 before being removed in India within 48 hours due to government directives. Dosanjh's recent statements have reignited discussions about the film's sensitive subject matter and its difficult release journey.
