Diljit Dosanjh's Satluj To Screen In Gurudwaras Across 5 States After ZEE5 Removal

As human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra's narrative in Satluj remains unavailable in India, Sikh religious groups in several states have staged community screenings. The Diljit Dosanjh-starrer, which was taken from ZEE5 within 48 hours of its release, will be screened at gurudwaras in Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Delhi, and Jammu.

The gurudwara committees had united to host screenings of the Satluj, directed by Honey Trehan, Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) insiders reportedly told Mid-Day.

"The community doesn’t want this story to disappear simply because the film is unavailable online. If people cannot watch it on OTT, gurudwaras are opening their doors. Jaswant Singh Khalra’s story deserves to be seen," the Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee told Mid-Day.

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Satluj, formerly known as Punjab '95, will be screened in four gurudwaras in Jammu between July 10 and July 13.

Harmeet Singh Kalka, president of the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC), expressed support for the community screening and reaffirmed his desire for the movie's restoration on ZEE5.

A billboard went viral on social media urging people to the Baba Fateh Singh Auditorium in Chandi Ki Taksal Gurudwara, Jaipur, for a public screening of the Diljit Dosanjh-starrer on July 11.

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About Diljit Dosanjh's Satluj

The initial title of the Diljit Dosanjh movie was Ghallughara, a Punjabi term that alludes to historical Sikh killings. Before its brief release under the title Satluj, it was known as Punjab '95

Satluj, the biographical drama, debuted on ZEE5 on July 3. It is based on the biography of human rights campaigner Jaswant Singh Khalra. However, it was removed just two days later when the Centre allegedly ordered the platform to do so, citing security concerns under the Information Technology (IT) Rules.

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Jaswant Singh Khalra's role, played by Diljit Dosanjh, revealed unlawful cremations that took place throughout Punjab's militant years by examining municipal records and cremation registries.

The CBI agent who looks into Khalra's disappearance after the Supreme Court mandates an investigation is portrayed by Arjun Rampal.  Jaswant Singh Khalra's spouse, Paramjit Kaur Khalra, is portrayed by Geetika Vidya Ohlyan. Following her husband's disappearance, Paramjit Kaur battled for justice in court for a long time.