Diljit Dosanjh's 'Satluj' Released Uncut on OTT After Censorship Battle

Diljit Dosanjh's film, originally titled 'Punjab 95', has been released on ZEE5 Global under the new title 'Satluj' after a three-year battle with the CBFC. The actor confirmed the film is streaming uncut, without any edits or compromises.

3 Jul, 14:45 — 4 Jul, 05:51

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The release of 'Satluj' highlights the challenges faced by films dealing with sensitive historical or social issues in India, particularly those involving human rights activism. The prolonged censorship battle and subsequent uncut digital release underscore the ongoing tension between artistic expression and regulatory oversight.

Key entitiesDiljit Dosanjh Satluj Punjab '95 ZEE5 Global CBFC Jaswant Singh Khalra Honey Trehan

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varietyMostly Factual23d ago

Diljit Dosanjh’s ‘Satluj’, Formerly ‘Punjab ’95’ That Was Pulled From Toronto, Streams Uncut on ZEE5 Global: ‘This Is the Complete Film, Without Any Cuts or Compromises’

“Satluj,” the Honey Trehan-directed drama inspired by the life of human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, began streaming globally on ZEE5 Global on July 3, in full and without cuts, three years after the film first ran into trouble with India’s censor board. Produced by RSVP and MacGuffin Pictures, the social drama stars Diljit Dosanjh […]

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indian-expressMostly Factual22d ago