Satluj Film Controversy: Diljit Dosanjh’s ‘Satluj’ faces yet another crisis; Honey Trehan’s post removed from ZEE5 international list – Reports | Hindi Movie News
Diljit Dosanjh’s Satluj has faced yet another setback after a Center-appointed panel recommended that the film’s ban be extended.According to The New Indian Express, the group said that their action against the film was justified, citing concerns about India’s sovereignty, integrity and national security. The Honey Trehan The book is inspired by the life of human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra. The film focuses on his investigation into the illegal cremation of many unidentified corpses in Punjab between 1984 and 1994. It also shows the events leading up to his arrest and execution in 1995.The speculation comes soon after the film has been released in India. This development has brought ‘Satluj’ back into the national limelight and sparked a new controversy in the elections.
The video was removed from OTT soon after its release
‘Satluj’ premiered on ZEE5 on July 3 after facing a delay of years before its digital release. However, the film remained in Indian audiences for less than two days before it was released on the platform. Later, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting started a detailed review of the film. An Inter-Departmental Committee (IDC) was set up under the Information Technology Regulations, 2021, to review the content and recommend action.According to reports, the commission felt that banning the film under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act was justified. The law empowers the government to ban content on the Internet for reasons such as independence, integrity, security, national security, stability and foreign relations. Reports also added that the team found that the story was not good enough. They say they believe the film shows what the terrorists did while focusing on what they say was done by the army during the Punjab war years.
Political events continue in Punjab
The controversy surrounding the Satluj has attracted political attention in Punjab. Several organizations and political leaders have expressed different views on what the government has done. The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has urged the authorities to lift the restrictions imposed on the film. Meanwhile, the Shiromani Akali Dal has announced plans to screen the film across Punjab to promote its release.The committee that reviewed the film reportedly included officials from several ministries. These included Information and Broadcasting, Home Affairs, Defense, Electronics and Information Technology, External Affairs, Women and Child Development, and Law and Justice.
Video is missing from OTT overseas
Recent developments have continued in India. ‘Satluj’ has now also been removed from ZEE5’s international schedule, making it no longer available to foreign viewers. Director Honey Trehan confirmed the cancellation while responding to SCREEN. When asked if the film has been removed worldwide, he simply replied, “Yes.” Earlier, after canceling the film in India, ZEE5 issued a statement saying, “As per the current situation, Satluj will not be available in India until further notice. We are committed to explore every possible way through the right channel to bring this film to our audience as soon as possible. “
The film is still in the midst of controversy
The removal of ‘Satluj’ from Indian and foreign libraries has created a lot of discussion around the film. Social media users will continue to discuss the situation, while the future of the project is still unknown. This film also highlights one of the most critical episodes in the recent history of Punjab through the story of Jaswant Singh Khalra. Diljit Dosanjh heads the cast, while Arjun Rampal, Suvinder Vicky and Geetika Vidya Ohlyan play important roles.So far, no announcement has been made about when or if ‘Satluj’ will make a comeback.
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