Film based on Jaswant Singh Khalra banned by India’s censor board
The government banned a film about human rights abuses, citing national security.
Satluj, a film based on Jaswant Singh Khalra, a human rights activist who investigated disappearances and extrajudicial killings in Punjab’s 1980s insurgency, was banned by India’s censor board. Despite initial theatrical release, it was removed from ZEE5 due to security concerns. Filmmakers released it online; however, the government upheld the ban citing national security issues. Community screenings continue across India and abroad.
14 JUL 2026
— The Hindu
ZEE5 removed the film Satluj from its India catalogue after its premiere, prompting a government investigation into its removal.
· THIS STORY — 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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