📌 Key Points
- Diljit Dosanjh’s film, originally ‘Punjab ’95’, released as ‘Satluj’ on Zee5.
- The film streams in its uncut version after facing over 100 CBFC cuts for theatrical release.
- Dosanjh expressed doubt about the film’s release, citing suppression of Jaswant Singh Kalra’s voice.
- He confirmed the Zee5 version is complete and uncut, promising not to promote a censored film.
Diljit Dosanjh’s long-awaited film, now titled ‘Satluj’, has finally premiered on Zee5 in its uncut form. The actor revealed his doubts about its release, highlighting the alleged suppression of human rights activist Jaswant Singh Kalra’s story, which faced over 100 censor cuts.
From Punjab ’95 to Satluj: The Uncut Release
He also admitted that he wondered about the film’s fate, writing, “Mai Aksar Team Nu Pushda Rehnda C Ke Eh Film Kadey v Ni Augi? Asi Apni Kahani Nhi Das Sakde? Khalra Saab Di Avaaz Nu 1995 ch v Dabaa Dita Geya.. Te Aj V Ona Di Avaaz Nu Dabaa Rahe Aa.. Asi Kithey Khadey An? Kang Bhaji Always Mainu Kehnde c Samaa Badluga film Ek Din Zarur Release Hougi🙏🏽 SHUKAR SHUKAR BAS SHUKAR.”
Diljit Dosanjh on Censor Battle & Kalra’s Voice
(I used to constantly ask the team, “Will this film ever come out? Can’t we tell our own story?” Khalra Sahib’s voice was suppressed back in 1995… and even today, his voice is being suppressed… Where do we stand? Kang always used to tell me, “Times will change; the film will definitely be released one day” Gratitude, gratitude, and nothing but gratitude.”
Why Diljit Assured Fans of No Cuts on Zee5
Assuring fans in an Instagram LIVE that no part of the film has been cut, Diljit stated that he would not have promoted the film if even a single scene had been deleted. Honey also posted a video thanking fans for sticking by them throughout this journey and clarifying that the version released on Zee5 is the one without any cuts.
The release of ‘Satluj’ on Zee5 marks a significant moment for Diljit Dosanjh and the film’s team. It brings to light a story that faced immense hurdles, finally allowing audiences to witness the narrative as intended, without censorship.
