Diljit Dosanjh's 'Satluj' Removed From Indian Streaming Services
WHO:
Rediff - Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema criticized the removal of "Satluj," stating it is "very wrong" to ban a film that depicts significant historical events in Punjab.
Deadline - The film "Satluj" stars Diljit Dosanjh and is directed by Honey Trehan.
Deadline - The film tells the story of human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra.
WHAT:
Rediff - The Union ministry of information and broadcasting stated that "Satluj" was released on the OTT platform without the required certification process being completed.
Rediff - Z5 confirmed that "Satluj" will remain unavailable in India until further notice and is exploring options to bring it back for audiences.
BBC News - The film "Satluj" was banned just two days after its release on the Zee5 streaming service.
Reddit Movies - "Satluj" was banned within 28 hours of its release.
Reddit Movies - The film has an IMDb score of 9.5 with more than 8,000 votes.
Deadline - "Satluj" has been pulled from streaming services in India just days after its launch.
Deadline - The film was launched on the Zee5 streaming service.
WHERE:
Deadline - The film was available on the Zee5 streaming service in India.
WHEN:
Reddit Movies - The film was supposed to release in February 2025 but was unable to hit Indian theaters due to censorship issues.
Deadline - "Satluj" launched on July 3.
WHY:
Rediff - The film was removed after it was noted that it had been released under a new title without implementing nearly 100 suggested cuts from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).
Reddit Movies - The film was banned due to its portrayal of the Indian National Congress party's actions, which included the kidnapping and murder of human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra in 1995.
Reddit Movies - The film was banned due to its portrayal of atrocities committed against Sikh people in Punjab and Delhi by the Indian National Congress party, which resulted in the massacre of more than 25,000 people according to government secret records.
Deadline - The film has been at the center of a censorship battle.
HOW:
Rediff - The Centre plans to refer "Satluj" to an Inter-Departmental Committee (IDC) for a detailed examination and future course of action regarding its release.
Reddit Movies - The Indian censor board had previously proposed 120 cuts for the movie before it was released without any cuts on the streaming platform.
Deadline - The film was removed from streaming services shortly after its release.
(UPDATED July 7, 2026 11:49 UTC)
Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema has criticized the removal of the film "Satluj," calling it "very wrong" to ban a movie that portrays significant historical events in the region. The Union ministry of information and broadcasting stated that the film was released on an OTT platform without completing the required certification process, leading to its unavailability in India as Z5 explores options for its return. The Centre plans to refer "Satluj" to an Inter-Departmental Committee for a thorough examination and to determine the next steps regarding its release.
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(UPDATED July 7, 2026 01:36 UTC)
The film "Satluj" has been banned just two days after its release on the Zee5 streaming service. This decision comes in light of the film's portrayal of the Indian National Congress party's actions, including the kidnapping and murder of human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra in 1995. Interestingly, the Indian censor board had previously suggested 120 cuts for the movie, but it was ultimately released without any edits on the streaming platform.
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(UPDATED July 6, 2026 21:26 UTC)
The film "Satluj" was banned just 28 hours after its release due to its depiction of atrocities against Sikh people in Punjab and Delhi, which reportedly resulted in the massacre of over 25,000 individuals according to government secret records. Despite this controversy, the film has received an impressive IMDb score of 9.5 based on more than 8,000 votes. Originally scheduled for release in February 2025, "Satluj" faced censorship issues that prevented it from hitting Indian theaters.
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(UPDATED July 6, 2026 16:08 UTC)
The film "Satluj," which stars Diljit Dosanjh and is directed by Honey Trehan, tells the story of human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra. Just days after its launch on July 3, the film was pulled from streaming services in India, following a censorship battle. It was initially available on the Zee5 streaming service before its removal.