Satluj ban shows they ‘couldn’t digest the truth’, says Kanwaljit Singh | Bollywood News
5 min readMumbaiJul 8, 2026 09:35 PM IST Who is doing it like Kanwaljit Singh? After winning widespread acclaim for his nuanced performance in Arati Kadav’s Mrs last year, the veteran actor has once again left audiences impressed with his portrayal of the antagonist in Honey Trehan’s Satluj (formerly titled Punjab 95). The film, however, had a short-lived release. It was taken down from ZEE5 just 48 hours after its premiere, reportedly under the direction of the Government of India. Despite its removal, pirated copies of the film have continued to circulate online, with viewers widely praising Kanwaljit Singh’s performance. ‘Naseeruddin Shah called me’ In a recent interview with News18, the actor revealed that one of the most memorable responses to his performance came from veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah. “The thing that made me happiest was that Naseer called me and said some very kind things. That meant a lot to me. I mean, everyone likes to be appreciated; there’s nothing unusual about that, but when someone like Naseer says it, it feels even more …
