Satluj Controversy: DSGMC Protests Diljit Dosanjh Film's Removal, Plans Public Screenings
Satluj Controversy: A few days after Zee5 took down the political drama Satluj, which stars Diljit Dosanjh, the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) spoke out against the move.
They say it tries to silence the story of social activist Jaswant Singh Khalra. To keep the film accessible, the DSGMC plans to hold public screenings and educational seminars.
Satluj Controversy: DSGMC Champions Diljit Dosanjh Starrer 'Satluj' and Activist Khalra’s Legacy
Jaswant Singh Khalra biopic: Directed by Honey Trehan, Satluj chronicles the life of Khalra, a prominent human rights activist in 1990s Punjab.
On Tuesday, DSGMC President Harmeet Singh Kalka said the film tells the story of Jaswant Singh Khalra.
He explained that it highlights Khalra’s efforts to uncover alleged human rights abuses in Punjab and that everyone should have the chance to see it.
It features a portrait of Jaswant Singh Khalra and focuses on his efforts to uncover important facts.
The film also shows how he found evidence of 25,000 bodies that were cremated as "unclaimed" and how he raised awareness about what was happening in Punjab, both in India and abroad.
NOTE: Discover entertainment news, celebrity news, movie reviews, OTT releases, trending stories, and breaking news.
DSGMC on Satluj: Kalka Vows to Screen Blocked Film Publicly, Directs Colleges to Host Seminars
Satluj Latest News: According to Kalka, missing this story and stopping people from learning about that difficult time is deeply wrong. It has caused a lot of anger in the Sikh community," Kalka said.
He also announced that the committee will organise public screenings of the film and hold seminars in schools and colleges about Khalra’s life and work.
Furthermore, the committee has asked all its members to download and screen the film in their respective areas to maximise viewership, with plans to meet soon with the heads of their educational institutions.
He added that every college would host seminars on Jaswant Singh Khalra to highlight his life and legacy and wanted people to see how much one social activist can change society.
According to him, if one person can do so much, then everyone can make a difference by working together.
Satluj Controversy: Diljit Dosanjh’s 'Satluj' Chronicles Life of Slain Activist Jaswant Singh Khalra
In Satluj, Diljit Dosanjh essays the role of Jaswant Singh Khalra, who transformed from a bank clerk into a human rights activist.
He uncovered alleged illegal killings and secret cremations in Punjab during the late 1980s and early 1990s, a period of intense conflict. Khalra disappeared in 1995.
Ten years later, four Punjab Police officers were found guilty of abducting, torturing, and allegedly murdering him. His body was never found.
CBFC demanded 120 cuts in Satluj: The film was originally called Panjab 95 and faced nearly 4 years of disputes with the CBFC after the CBFC requested 120 cuts.
Satluj Removed from ZEE5
Diljit Dosanjh Satluj Latest Update: The film was released on Zee5 on Friday in its uncut version under a new title.
However, on Sunday, the platform removed it from its India library, citing "developments." According to some reports, the film was taken down for allegedly violating the IT Rules.
Honey Trehan directed the film, which was produced by RSVP and MacGuffin Pictures. The movie also features Arjun Rampal, Kanwaljit Singh, Suvinder Vicky, and Geetika Vidya Ohlyan in key roles.
Diljit Dosanjh on 'Satluj' Ban: The More You Try to Stop It, the More People Will Talk About It
Satluj Controversy: Dosanjh, who portrays Khalra in the film, said in a video shared on Instagram that he had anticipated the film might be banned after government offices reopened on Monday, though he did not expect the action to come as early as Sunday evening.
Speaking in Punjabi, he explained that the team intentionally avoided promoting the film or announcing its release in advance, believing it would not have been screened otherwise.
He expressed relief that the film had already reached audiences, noting that many people had downloaded it and that young viewers were actively discussing it.
Diljit also said he had seen a video of the film being screened at a gurdwara using a projector and added that the more attempts were made to stop the film, the more people would talk about Jaswant Singh Khalra.
He further stated that the team had been fighting for the film's release for the past four years.
Read More:
- Diljit Dosanjh’s Punjab 95: Finally Releases as Satluj on ZEE5 After Years of Delays
- Shah Rukh Khan LA Cricket Stadium: SRK and Knight Riders Launch New International Stadium
- Faisal Khan Apology: Aamir Khan's Brother Says Sorry to Family After Controversy
- Why Did Sanjay Dutt Exit Welcome To The Jungle: Mika Singh and Rahul Dev Among Those Who Left
- Shraddha Kapoor Eetha Controversy: NCP and Vithabai Narayangaonkar’s Family Object to Film Title
- Gaurav Khanna Divorce: Akanksha Chamola Reveals Reason Behind their Divorce on Lock Upp 2
- Khushbu Sundar Daughter's Wedding: Chiranjeevi, Trisha, Anil Kapoor Attend Grand Goa Ceremony
- Anil Kumar Rastogi Padma Shri: Senior Actor Breaks Silence on Viral PM Modi Moment
- Padma Awards 2026: Mammootty, Alka Yagnik honoured by Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan ceremony
