ZEE5 Pulls Controversial Film Satluj Days After Premiere, SAD Vows Action
On July 3, ZEE5 removed the film Satluj (originally titled Punjab‘95) from its India catalogue soon after premiering it. Directed by Honey Trehan and starring Diljit Dosanjh, the film details activist Jaswant Singh Khalra's work uncovering extrajudicial cremations in Punjab during the 1980s-1990s. No official blocking order was publicly released, but a government committee is examining it under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act. ZEE5 Global continues to stream the film internationally. Political organizations like Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) are organizing public screenings in Punjab to highlight the era's repression and ensure youth awareness. SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal stated they will not remain silent on this injustice. Published July 14, 2026.
14 JUL 2026
· THIS STORY — The Hindu
ZEE5 removed the film Satluj from its India catalogue after its premiere, prompting a government investigation into its removal.
— Al Jazeera
India's censor board banned the film "Satluj" due to national security concerns, despite its initial theatrical release and subsequent online availability.
— NDTV
The controversy surrounding the film "Satluj" has prompted political parties in Punjab to adopt guarded stances on human rights violations, reflecting electoral pressures.
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