Diljit Dosanjh Film 'Satluj' Streams Uncut on ZEE5 Global Diljit Dosanjh’s film Satluj, a drama directed by Honey Trehan and inspired by the life of human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, began streaming globally on ZEE5 Global on July 3. The film, which had faced censorship challenges from India’s Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) three years prior, was released in its uncut form, marking a significant milestone for the production. Produced by RSVP and MacGuffin Pictures, Satluj stars Diljit Dosanjh alongside Arjun Rampal, Kanwaljit Singh, Suvinder Vicky, and Geetika Vidya Ohlyan. The film chronicles Khalra’s decades-long struggle to seek justice for over 25,000 people who disappeared during Punjab’s insurgency-era crackdowns. It highlights the personal toll of his activism against a system intent on suppressing the truth. The film initially faced hurdles when the CBFC mandated 21 cuts and a title change from its original name, Ghallughara, a historical term for Sikh massacres in 1746, 1762, and 1984. RSVP, the production company, appealed the decision in the Bombay High Court, but the film was also withdrawn from its planned gala premiere at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival. Sources indicated political factors influenced this withdrawal. Trehan emphasized the importance of the film’s original title and uncut release, stating, “This is the complete film, without any cuts or compromises, in its original form as we always intended.” He credited Diljit Dosanjh and the producers for their commitment to the film’s integrity. ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. highlighted the film’s significance for South Asian audiences in North America, noting that cinema remains a vital medium for connecting with the subcontinent’s history and voices.#diljit_dosanjh #honey_trehan #jaswant_singh_khalra #zee5_global #rsvp
