‘Satluj’ Leaked Online Following Abrupt Removal from Zee5; Netizens Rally Behind Diljit Dosanjh Starrer
The ongoing controversy surrounding Honey Trehan’s biographical drama Punjab 95—recently retitled Satluj has taken a dramatic turn. Shortly after briefly premiering on the OTT platform Zee5 and being abruptly taken down, pirated links and clips of the Diljit Dosanjh-led film have surfaced across multiple social media platforms.
While unofficial links continue to circulate widely, the sudden pull-down and subsequent leak have ignited a massive wave of support for the film online.
Why the Film is Facing Hurdles
Satluj explores deeply sensitive historical events, which has made its journey to the screen incredibly turbulent:
The Subject Matter: Inspired by the life of Punjabi human rights activist Jaswant Singh Kalra, the film chronicles his investigation into thousands of alleged illegal killings and secret cremations during Punjab’s militancy era. It also touches upon the targeting of police personnel who refused to comply with these operations.
A History of Delays: The project has faced prolonged certification issues and multiple title changes—evolving from Ghallughara to Punjab 95, and finally to Satluj.
“The repeated release hurdles have only intensified public curiosity,” noted several netizens voicing disappointment over the streaming roadblock. The conversation has quickly reignited broader debates surrounding censorship and artistic freedom in cinema.
The Illegal Leak & What’s Next
The brief Zee5 premiere had raised hopes that the long-delayed film would finally see the light of day. Although piracy remains illegal and severely impacts producers, public frustration over the film’s removal has fueled the unauthorized distribution online.
Currently, director Honey Trehan, producer Ronnie Screwvala (RSVP Films), and Zee5 are reportedly continuing their efforts to secure a proper, uninterrupted official release. The powerhouse project stars Diljit Dosanjh as Jaswant Singh Kalra, alongside an ensemble cast featuring Arjun Rampal and Suvinder Vicky. Stay tuned to know more about it and others only with us and if you have anything to share do comment below and share your thoughts.
