Diljit Dosanjh’s Satluj, earlier titled Punjab 95, was finally released on OTT after a long delay. The film, which is based on the slain human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra,
was stuck with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) for a couple of years before it finally saw the light of the day.
After its release, Khalra’s widow, Paramjit Kaur Khalra, shared her sentiments and said that the original spirit and truth have been preserved despite attempts to alter it.
Through a statement on X (formerly Twitter), she said, “As the Khalra family, we wish to clarify that we have approved the version of the film that is now being released on OTT. This is the same original version that was first screened for our family. We are reassured that, despite immense pressure and repeated attempts to make changes, the film’s original spirit and truth have been preserved.”
On the release of #Punjab95 under the name of #Satluj pic.twitter.com/QASNh6Y9Fm
— Paramjit Kaur Khalra (@KaurKhalra) July 3, 2026
The statement puts to rest speculation that the film had undergone substantial edits before its release under the new title, Satluj.
Inspired by the life of human rights activist Jaswant Singh, Satluj is an unflinching account of one man’s relentless pursuit of truth in the face of fear, power and silence. Set during a time marked by conflict and unrest, the film exposes the haunting reality of thousands of unexplained disappearances and the devastating human cost borne by families searching for justice. At its heart, Satluj is a powerful reminder that the greatest acts of courage are often those that challenge systems determined to bury the truth.
The film stars Diljit Dosanjh, Arjun Rampal, Kanwaljit Singh, Suvinder Vicky, and Geetika Vidya Ohlyan among others. Earlier titled Punjab ’95, the film was stuck with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) for three years. The film had reportedly faced demands for as many as 120 cuts, and changes such as removing all references to Jaswant Singh Khalra, the Punjab Police, the Indian flag and many other scenes depicting custodial violence.
Directed by Honey Trehan, it is currently streaming on Zee 5.
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