The biographical crime drama Satluj, delayed by a three-year CBFC standoff over 127 cuts, finally premiered digitally on Zee5, sparking debates about its theatrical absence.
The film was dropped on OTT after years of CBFC struggle, but has been removed now
Jul 06, 2026
11:29 am
What's the storyThe biographical crime drama Satluj, which was released on ZEE5 on July 3, has been embroiled in a three-year-long battle with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).
Originally completed in 2023 under the title Ghalughara, the film was heavily censored by CBFC with 127 cuts.
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