Why a Diljit Dosanjh film vanished from streaming after two days
Summary
A film called Satluj, about human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, was available on the Indian streaming platform ZEE5 for only two days before being removed. The film explores Khalra’s investigation into alleged abuses during Punjab’s separatist insurgency and his own disappearance and murder, with police officers later convicted for his killing. The film’s producer says its removal was due to government orders, but no official explanation has been given.Key Facts
- Satluj is based on the life of Jaswant Singh Khalra, who exposed human rights abuses during Punjab’s separatist conflict in the 1980s-1990s.
- Khalra was abducted and murdered, and police officers were convicted in connection with his death.
- The film was released on ZEE5 in India but was taken down after two days without detailed explanation.
- ZEE5 said the film would be unavailable "until further notice" due to "current developments."
- Satluj faced earlier delays, including disputes with India’s film certification board and a forced title change.
- The film never had a cinema release in India because of certification issues.
- Diljit Dosanjh, the film’s lead actor, expected the removal but was glad audiences saw it briefly.
- The government has not publicly commented on the film’s removal, and the media has sought official responses.
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