Diljit Dosanjh’s Satluj, formerly Punjab 95, taken down from ZEE5 by Indian govt
Diljit Dosanjh’s long delayed film which was recently released under a new name Satluj, has been taken off from OTT platform Zee5. In a statement, the platform said that the film will remain unavailable for viewing in India until further notice. “We remain committed to exploring every appropriate av
Diljit Dosanjh’s long delayed film which was recently released under a new name Satluj, has been taken off from OTT platform Zee5. In a statement, the platform said that the film will remain unavailable for viewing in India until further notice. “We remain committed to exploring every appropriate avenue through due process to bring the film back to our audiences at the earliest opportunity. Our commitment to creators and to stories told with conviction, artistic integrity and purpose remains unwavering,” the statement read. Zee5 said that they stand firmly by Satluj and the creative vision behind it. “We believe powerful storytelling has the ability to inspire, endure and leave a lasting impact.. We remain committed to championing authentic and meaningful narratives.” Satluj may have paused. But the conversation it started hasn’t.Thank you for the incredible love.We hope to bring it back soon.#Satluj pic.twitter.com/Ox3MZIBvlT— ZEE5Official (@ZEE5India) July 5, 2026 Satluj was previously titled Punjab 95. The film traces the journey of human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, who exposed mass disappearances and extra-judicial killings in Punjab during the turbulent 10-year period from 1984 to 1994, before “disappearing” in 1995.The CBFC had refused to certify the film and reportedly asked the movie makers to make 127 cuts for release in theatres. The film was originally scheduled to be released in theatres on February 7 last year. As the film continued to be kept in cold storage, the uncut version was finally released on Zee5 albeit under a different name on July 3. Besides Diljit Dosanjh, the film also stars Arjun Rampal, Kanwaljit Singh, Suvinder Vicky and Geetika Vidya Ohlyan. The film was directed by Honey Trehan. Watch Honey Trehan in conversation with Dhanya Rajendran. View this post on Instagram In an earlier statement following the film’s release on the streaming website, Trehan said his intention was to make the film with honesty, sensitivity and without compromise."After a long wait, audiences will finally witness our labour of love and hard work. Satluj is not just the story of one individual; it is a tribute to the strength of human spirit in the face of adversity. Everyone associated with the film deeply believed in the importance of this narrative, as it draws inspiration from the life of the great martyr Jaswant Singh. I'm delighted that it is now reaching audiences on Zee 5," he said.