Dosanjh's 'Satluj' removed from ZEE5 after government it rules 2021
Diljit Dosanjh's film Satluj, which tells the powerful story of activist Jaswant Singh Khalra during Punjab's turbulent years, was taken down from ZEE5 on July 5, 2026.
The removal came after government orders citing IT Rules 2021.
The movie had only just dropped on July 3, 2026 and focused on Khalra's investigation into mass cremations, a chapter of history that still hits hard today.
'Satluj' faced 127 suggested cuts
Before landing on OTT, Satluj faced a massive 127 suggested cuts from the censor board when it was called Panjab '95. The makers pushed back and released it uncut online, where those rules don't apply.
Its sudden removal sparked backlash from Punjab politicians and Sikh groups, with director Honey Trehan likening the censorship to historical erasure.
Meanwhile, Dosanjh encouraged fans to privately share the film to keep Khalra's story alive, though ZEE5 asked viewers not to support piracy as leaks began circulating online.