Diljit Dosanjh Film Pulled From Zee5, Sparks Punjab Censorship Row
The removal of Diljit Dosanjh's film "Satluj" from the OTT platform ZEE5 in India has sparked a political controversy in Punjab. The Shiromani Akali Dal and the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee have condemned the removal, calling it censorship and suppression. Sukhbir Singh Badal, leader of the SAD, expressed his disapproval, stating that the film should not be silenced as it unveils the painful history of Punjab. Kulwant Singh Mannan, chief secretary of SGPC, urged the public to watch the film to understand the history of Punjab and Jaswant Singh Khalra's contributions. Aman Arora, AAP leader and Punjab minister, sought to downplay the political controversy, emphasizing the importance of presenting historical facts in a way that promotes unity. ZEE5 stated it is exploring other avenues for releasing the film.
8 JUL 2026
— NDTV
Sukhbir Badal announced plans to screen the film "Satluj" across Punjab to educate about Sikh atrocities during the Congress rule.
9 JUL 2026
— The Hindu
The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) announced plans to screen the film "Satluj" across Punjab, despite accusations of siding with those responsible for injustices against Punjab.
— The Hindu
Former Union Law Minister Ashwani Kumar expressed concern over the removal of the film "Satluj" due to security concerns, fearing it could inflame tensions in Punjab.
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