Annu Kapoor backs Satluj OTT takedown, tells Diljit Dosanjh: ‘Why indulge in self-pity? Go to Supreme Court’
Diljit Dosanjh‘s Satluj landed in controversy after being taken down from ZEE5 just two days after its release. The government’s decision reignited the conversation around censorship and creative freedom, drawing mixed reactions from across the film industry after it took three years to release the film. While many have spoken against the move, veteran actor Annu Kapoor has come out in support of the government’s stand, saying the makers should fight the matter legally instead of seeking public sympathy. Annu Kapoor talks about the OTT removal of Satluj. Directed by Honey Trehan, the film was originally titled Punjab 95 and has spent years caught in a battle over certification. It eventually skipped a theatrical release and premiered directly on ZEE5 on July 3, since OTT platforms do not require CBFC certification. But within 48 hours, the film disappeared from the platform after the government directed ZEE5 to remove it, reportedly over concerns related to national security. Annu Kapoor says the makers should move the Supreme Court Speaking to Kadak, Annu Kapoor said the filmmakers should …
