Jaswant Singh Khalra
Coverage of Jaswant Singh Khalra in the Nexus archive.
- 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.
- Why is India blocking film on a man who counted Punjab insurgency killings?
India has blocked the film 'Satluj,' which is based on the life and murder of rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, who documented killings during Punjab's insurgency. Despite the ban, the film continues to find an audience.
- Community screenings help a movie set during an Indian insurgency bypass censorship
The Indian film 'Satluj,' depicting a human rights activist's investigation into disappearances during Punjab's 1980s-90s insurgency, was censored by officials but is now being screened through grassroots community events. After being removed from a streaming platform, villagers in Punjab organized screenings in Sikh temples and public spaces to share the film's historical narrative.
- Community screenings help a movie set during an Indian insurgency bypass censorship
A movie titled 'Satluj,' depicting a human rights activist's investigation into disappearances during Punjab's 1980s-90s insurgency, bypassed censorship through community screenings after being blocked by Indian officials. The film, initially titled 'Punjab 95,' was removed from a streaming platform but gained traction in village screenings organized by Sikh groups and activists.
- Community screenings help a movie set during an Indian insurgency bypass censorship
The film 'Satluj,' depicting a human rights activist's investigation into extrajudicial killings during Punjab's 1980s-90s insurgency, was blocked by Indian officials and later removed from a streaming platform, prompting community screenings in Sikh temples and villages. The movie, originally titled 'Punjab 95,' faced censorship demands for over 120 cuts and is now shown through grassroots efforts in Punjab, highlighting memories of the conflict.
- How Jaswant Singh Khalra uncovered police brutality in Punjab, and what price he paid for it
Jaswant Singh Khalra uncovered police brutality in Punjab, drawing attention to state violence against the youth during the 1990s. His efforts earned him reverence even today, though he paid a significant personal price for exposing these issues.