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In Spectrum: Satluj: The film India could not watch
The film 'Satluj,' inspired by human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra's investigation into Punjab's enforced disappearances, was removed from ZEE5 in India two days after its July 2026 release following government directives under the Information Technology Rules, 2021. The film faced certification disputes with the Central Board of Film Certification, which demanded changes to its title and content, preventing its original theatrical release.
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