Overview
- The movie, retitled Satluj after years of certification fights, was released on ZEE5 on July 3 and removed for Indian viewers within about 48 hours.
- Producers said the film was originally called Punjab 95 and that the Central Board of Film Certification had repeatedly objected and reportedly asked for more than 120 cuts, blocking a theatrical release.
- ZEE5 issued a statement backing the film’s creators, promising to pursue legal routes to restore access for Indian audiences while it awaits further orders.
- Lead actor Diljit Dosanjh urged viewers to download and share the movie before it was taken down and said community screenings and social media copies have already spread the film into villages and gurdwaras.
- The dispute now frames a test of platform liability, censorship rules and public access to contested history about Khalra, and it is likely to move through courts or regulators before access is settled.