The biographical drama Satluj, based on activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, faced 127 CBFC cuts before its surprise ZEE5 release, sparking debates about censorship and nationalism.
'Satluj' has been removed from ZEE5
Jul 07, 2026
01:02 pm
What's the storyThe biographical drama Satluj, which was released on ZEE5 on July 3, has been pulled down from the platform.
Co-writer Niren Bhatt believes the film's sudden removal is a result of pressure from the top.
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