Just days after its digital release, Diljit Dosanjh-starrer Satluj-originally titled Punjab 95-has been taken down from an OTT platform, reigniting a debate over censorship, artistic freedom and national interest. The film, based on activist Jaswant Singh Khalra’s efforts to uncover alleged disappearances during Punjab’s insurgency era, had already faced years of certification hurdles and proposed cuts. While sources cite concerns that parts of the film could be misused to promote an anti-India narrative, political parties and filmmakers are questioning the decision. Is the controversy surrounding Satluj justified, or is an important chapter of history being kept from public view?
