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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.

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.

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.

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.