Diljit Dosanjh Breaks Silence on Satluj Row, Says Team Worked Hard for Years

Diljit Dosanjh has finally opened up about the controversy surrounding his film Satluj, expressing disappointment over the way the movie was released and later removed from the OTT platform in India. During a recent live session, the actor-singer said that until recently he was not even allowed to speak about the film, adding that the entire team had worked extremely hard on the project for years. Satluj, which is reportedly based on the life of human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, had already faced a long and difficult journey before release, including certification issues, title changes and delays. According to reports, the film was earlier known as Ghallughara and later Punjab ’95 before being released as Satluj. Diljit questioned why a film that had taken so much effort was released directly on a platform without proper promotion, saying such a situation was painful for everyone connected with the project. The controversy intensified after the film was reportedly removed from ZEE5 India just two days after its release, leading to strong reactions from fans, political leaders and industry voices. Diljit acknowledged the support of his fans and said he had seen the efforts they were making for the film, suggesting that once a story reaches people, it cannot truly be silenced. The issue has now become part of a larger debate about censorship, sensitive political subjects, OTT releases and the challenges filmmakers face when telling stories based on real-life historical figures. While the film’s removal has created frustration among viewers who wanted to watch it legally, Diljit’s comments have added an emotional layer to the discussion by highlighting the struggle of the cast and crew behind the scenes. For now, Satluj remains a major talking point not only as a film but also as a symbol of the tension between creative expression, institutional scrutiny and audience demand for difficult stories.