📌 Key Points
- Punjabi singer Jasbir Jassi publicly supported Diljit Dosanjh’s film ‘Satluj’ on Instagram.
- Jassi questioned the film’s ban and removal from streaming platforms, citing the importance of truth.
- ‘Satluj’ (originally ‘Punjab 95’) faced 125 CBFC cuts, leading to its shelved theatrical release.
- The film premiered on ZEE5 but was removed within two days, sparking further controversy.
Punjabi singer Jasbir Jassi has voiced strong support for Diljit Dosanjh’s controversial film ‘Satluj,’ originally titled ‘Punjab 95.’ Jassi took to Instagram to question the film’s reported ban and removal from streaming, asserting that “people are afraid of the truth” regarding its sensitive subject matter.
Jassi’s Outcry: Support for ‘Satluj’ and Diljit
Punjabi singer Jasbir Jassi took to Instagram to show his support for Diljit Dosanjh -starrer Satluj , originally titled Punjab 95. He shared a video praising director Honey Trehan and Diljit for choosing such a sensitive subject. He also questioned the authorities over the film’s reported ban and subsequent removal from the streaming platform.
Jasbir shared that he is currently in America and revealed that wherever he goes, people continue to bring up the film. “We have been taught by our Guru that we should stand with the truth. We should stand with the truth. We should stand for Punjab. Punjab stands with the whole world. We should stand with Punjab.”
The ‘Satluj’ Controversy: From CBFC Cuts to Ban
In his caption, written in Punjabi, Jasbir Jassi said: “Eddan dian movies n Songs bnaun Layee Punjabi Jigra chahida hai, Shabashi Bandi aa @honeytrehan bhajiiii @diljitdosanjh veer n team (It takes true Punjabi courage to make films and songs like this. Kudos to Honey Trehan bhaji, Diljit Dosanjh veer, and the entire team.)”
“Truth Frightens People”: Jassi’s Bold Statement
The film was supposed to release in theatres, but after the CBFC reportedly asked for 125 cuts, the makers refused to accept the changes and shelved its theatrical release. After remaining unreleased for three years, the film quietly premiered on ZEE5, only to be taken down within two days.
Jasbir Jassi’s vocal support for ‘Satluj’ underscores the ongoing debate surrounding artistic freedom and censorship in cinema. His powerful statement, “people are afraid of the truth,” highlights the film’s impact and the courage of its creators in tackling sensitive subjects.
