After spending nearly four years in limbo, Satluj, previously titled Punjab 95, finally reached audiences last Friday when it quietly premiered on ZEE5. Directed by Honey Trehan and starring Diljit Dosanjh, the film had been locked in a prolonged battle over certification and release. However, the relief proved to be short-lived. Within 48 hours of its release, the film disappeared from the streaming platform following directions from the Government of India. Now, screenwriter Niren Bhatt, who co-wrote the film with Trehan, has spoken about the latest setback, questioning why the film has continued to face obstacles for years without any official explanation. Speaking to Variety India, Bhatt referred to ZEE5’s statement attributing the removal to “current developments” and said it was evident that the decision came from authorities. “Developments surely means they are being asked by someone to pause it. It is clear that someone in power to do so, whether at the CBFC or the Information and Broadcasting Ministry, has stepped in.” He further criticised the absence of any transparency throughout the film’s long …