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Diljit Dosanjh Responds to ‘Satluj’ Removal from ZEE5<\/strong><\/p>\n Actor and singer Diljit Dosanjh has spoken out for the first time following the removal of his latest film, Satluj<\/em>, from ZEE5 in India, just two days after its debut. While he didn\u2019t dive into the details of the issue, he made a poignant social media post about the film\u2019s unexpected withdrawal.<\/p>\n Directed by Honey Trehan, Satluj<\/em> premiered on ZEE5 on July 3, 2026. However, the streaming platform announced on the evening of July 5 that the film would no longer be available to viewers in India due to \u201ccurrent developments.\u201d<\/p>\n On Instagram, Diljit shared a still from Satluj<\/em> with an inspiring message: \u201cI challenge the darkness.\u201d In Punjabi, he connected the film\u2019s fate to the story of human rights activist Shaheed Jaswant Singh Khalra, whose life inspired the film. <\/p>\n During a live session with fans, Diljit openly discussed the film’s removal, sharing that he had anticipated such a response. \u201cI expected this situation, but I didn\u2019t think it would happen so quickly,\u201d he explained. He mentioned that the uncertainty led the team to limit their promotional efforts, fearing it might impact the release.<\/p>\n Despite the brief availability, Diljit expressed his joy that viewers had managed to watch the film. \u201cI\u2019m happy that our work has reached people,\u201d he said, noting that audiences have even taken to screening it at local Gurudwaras. He emphasized the importance of digital access, stating, \u201cOnce something is online, it\u2019s never really gone.\u201d<\/p>\n Reflecting on the journey of making Satluj<\/em>, he shared that the project took nearly seven years to complete, filled with many challenges along the way. He remained optimistic about the film’s future, saying, \u201cMaybe there will be another chance to continue the fight for our work.\u201d<\/p>\n In a statement regarding the film\u2019s removal, ZEE5 confirmed that Satluj<\/em> would be unavailable in India until further notice. The platform expressed its commitment to bring the film back to audiences as soon as possible and thanked viewers for their support during its short release.<\/p>\n In its message, ZEE5 stated, “We appreciate every viewer who chose to watch and support the film. Powerful storytelling can inspire and make a lasting impact.”<\/p>\n Satluj<\/em> portrays the life of Jaswant Singh Khalra, who brought attention to the alleged extrajudicial killing of Sikh youths during the 1990s in Punjab. The film faced years of controversies before its release, including demands from the Central Board of Film Certification for numerous cuts.<\/p>\n Despite these challenges, Diljit and the team took pride in bringing this important story to life, highlighting the persistent struggles faced in the film industry.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Diljit Dosanjh Responds to ‘Satluj’ Removal from ZEE5 Actor and singer Diljit Dosanjh has spoken out for the first time following the removal of his latest film, Satluj, from ZEE5 in India, just two days after its debut. 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ZEE5\u2019s Official Statement<\/h3>\n
About the Film’s Controversy<\/h3>\n