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Diljit Dosanjh Starrer To Miss Scoring A Century?

Diljit Dosanjh Starrer To Miss Scoring A Century?

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Main Vaapas Aaunga Worldwide Box Office Day 32( Photo Credit – Facebook) Imtiaz Ali’s Main Vaapas Aaunga is so close, yet so far away from the success verdict. Diljit Dosanjh, Vedang Raina, and Sharvari starrer may also miss another big milestone. It will likely not be able to touch the 100 crore worldwide. Scroll below for the day 32 update! How much has the romantic period drama earned in India? The pace has now been impacted by the arrival of Dhamaal 4. According to estimates, Main Vaapas Aaunga collected 22 lakh on the fifth Monday. It witnessed a further drop from 35 lakh collected last Friday. The cumulative total in India now stands at 62.34 crore net. Main Vaapas Aaunga is made on a reported budget of 70 crore. Around 89% of the total investments have been recovered. But it still needs 7.66 crore more in the kitty to achieve the success verdict, which now looks difficult. Check out the day-wise box office breakdown in India (net collection): Week 1: 12.25 crore Week 2: 22.55 crore Week …

Satluj’s Honey Trehan, Diljit Dosanjh top IMDb popular Indian celebs list after film’s takedown | Bollywood News

Satluj’s Honey Trehan, Diljit Dosanjh top IMDb popular Indian celebs list after film’s takedown | Bollywood News

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3 min readMumbaiUpdated: Jul 14, 2026 01:07 PM IST Three days after Honey Trehan’s period investigative thriller Satluj was pulled down from ZEE5 around the world, its director and cast members have found a place in IMDb’s list of Most Popular Indian Celebrities this week. While Trehan tops the list at #1, actors Diljit Dosanjh and Suvinder Vicky have claimed the third and the 11th positions, respectively. Why is Satluj making waves? Earlier this month, Indian OTT platform ZEE5 released Satluj across the globe, seemingly ending the three-year censorship battle it’s faced. However, merely two days after the film released on streaming, the Indian government pulled it down within the country, claiming that it bypassed the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), even though the OTT release of a film doesn’t merit CBFC certification in India. A committee formed by the Centre to review Satluj also claimed that it can serve as “fodder” for “hostile elements” outside India to use it against national interests, which is likely to “threaten” the country’s “security”. Satluj was then …

Diljit Dosanjh dodges US citizenship question amid Satluj row: ‘Ye news ban jayegi’

Diljit Dosanjh dodges US citizenship question amid Satluj row: ‘Ye news ban jayegi’

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In May, reports claiming that Diljit Dosanjh acquired US citizenship in 2022 surfaced online. The singer has remained silent on the matter ever since. However, during a recent fan interaction, Diljit was asked about his citizenship status. While he avoided giving a direct answer, he joked about the speculation with his fans. Diljit Dosanjh spoke about taking US citizenship, ‘Ye news ban jayegi’ During the Instagram Live, a fan suggested that Diljit should apply for a US Green Card after his film Satluj was removed from OTT platform ZEE5. Responding to the fan, Diljit said, “I’ll take a card and colour it green. I’m not saying anything. Sab chhodke ye news ban jayegi (People will leave everything and make headlines out of this). It doesn’t work like that. The drama of the world will never end. But I believe everyone should be allowed to travel to any country without a visa. The whole world should become one. I am fine, but it isn’t possible like that, is it?” In another live interaction, a fan jokingly …

Diljit Dosanjh asked about his US citizenship, dodges it with Green Card joke: ‘I’m not saying anything’

Diljit Dosanjh asked about his US citizenship, dodges it with Green Card joke: ‘I’m not saying anything’

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3 min readJul 9, 2026 01:13 PM IST Just a few months ago, The Indian Express reported that Diljit Dosanjh has been a US citizen since 2022. The actor-singer, however, has never publicly confirmed or denied the report. During a recent Instagram Live session on Monday where the singer raised concerns about his film Satluj being banned in India, a fan suggested that he should apply for a US Green Card. Rather than address the speculation surrounding his citizenship, Diljit chose to respond with humour. “I’ll take a card and colour it green,” he joked. “I’m not saying anything. Sab chhodke ye news ban jayegi (People will leave everything and make headlines out of this). It doesn’t work like that. The drama of the world will never end. But I believe everyone should be allowed to travel to any country without a visa. The whole world should become one. I am fine, but it isn’t possible like that, is it?” In another live session, a fan urged Diljit to speak to US President Donald Trump …

Satluj actor Geetika says Diljit Dosanjh film has been ‘silenced’ after Zee5 removal: ‘Carried this quietly for 4 years’

Satluj actor Geetika says Diljit Dosanjh film has been ‘silenced’ after Zee5 removal: ‘Carried this quietly for 4 years’

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Many celebrities have spoken in support of Diljit Dosanjh’s film Satluj after it was removed from OTT platform ZEE5 just 48 hours after it started streaming. Now, the film’s lead female actor, Geetika Vidya, has penned an emotional note on the controversy. Satluj actor Geetika Vidya pens emotional note. ‘We carried this film quietly in our hearts’ Geetika shared a still from the film in which she is seen standing alongside Diljit Dosanjh as the two hold the hands of two children. Reflecting on the film’s journey, she wrote, “For four years, we carried this film quietly in our hearts, hoping for the day we could finally share it with you. Today, that hope feels both fulfilled and unfinished, as Satluj finds its voice in some places while remaining silenced in others.” She continued, “It was an honour to step into the world of Bibi Paramjit and to stand beside @diljitdosanjh in telling the story of Jaswant Singh Khalra ji and the family whose love endured what words never fully can describe. In admiration of …

Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee to defy Satluj’s Zee5 ‘ban’, will hold public screenings of Diljit Dosanjh film

Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee to defy Satluj’s Zee5 ‘ban’, will hold public screenings of Diljit Dosanjh film

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Days after Diljit Dosanjh-starrer political drama Satluj was removed from Zee5, the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) has objected to the move, calling it an attempt to suppress the story of social activist Jaswant Singh Khalra. The DSGMC has also announced public screenings and educational seminars to ensure the film reaches the public. Diljit Dosanjh in a still from Satluj. The film, directed by Honey Trehan, is based on the life and death of Khalra, one of Punjab’s leading human rights activists in the 1990s. Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Management Committee on Satluj On Tuesday, DSGMC President Harmeet Singh Kalka said the film, based on the life of Jaswant Singh Khalra, highlights the activist’s efforts to uncover alleged human rights violations in Punjab and should not be prevented from reaching audiences. “Since this film is a biographical portrayal of Jaswant Singh Khalra, it depicts how a social activist opened people’s eyes to the truth. He uncovered evidence of 25,000 bodies that had been cremated as ‘unclaimed’ and raised the issue not only within the country …

Diljit Dosanjh agreed to Satluj instantly, without hearing the script: ‘Tell me when and where to come’

Diljit Dosanjh agreed to Satluj instantly, without hearing the script: ‘Tell me when and where to come’

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Diljit Dosanjh’s film Satluj has been making headlines after it was taken down from OTT platform ZEE5 just two days after it began streaming. The film was originally scheduled for release in theatres, but after a three-year battle with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), it eventually premiered on OTT. In a recent interaction, the film’s director, Honey Trehan, opened up about how Diljit instantly agreed to be a part of the project without even reading the script. Diljit Dosanjh as Jaswant Singh Khalra in Satluj. Diljit instantly said yes to Satluj In an interaction with Mid-Day, Honey revealed that his association with Diljit began on the sets of Udta Punjab, where Honey served as the film’s casting director. Recalling how he first pitched Satluj to the actor, Honey shared that Diljit immediately agreed to do the film. He said, “Even before I told him I wanted to make a film on Jaswant Singh Khalra, he immediately said, ‘There’s only one story from Punjab worth making if it isn’t about 1984.’ I showed him …

Diljit Dosanjh says he never sought Bollywood’s help after Satluj was removed from OTT: ‘We fought this ourselves’

Diljit Dosanjh says he never sought Bollywood’s help after Satluj was removed from OTT: ‘We fought this ourselves’

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Satluj arrived on ZEE5 India on July 3, only to be taken down two days later, leaving many viewers surprised. Now, Diljit Dosanjh has finally addressed the controversy. During a livestream with fans, the actor revealed that the team had expected this possibility from the beginning, which is why they avoided promoting the film before its release. He also said that despite years of fighting to bring Satluj to audiences, he never sought support from either Bollywood or the Punjabi film industry. Diljit Dosanjh says Satluj makers fought alone, never turned to Bollywood for support. Diljit Dosanjh says he never asked Bollywood for help During a live session on Monday, Diljit Dosanjh revealed that the team intentionally avoided promoting Satluj because they feared it might never make it to audiences if announced in advance. Their only focus, he said, was ensuring Jaswant Singh Khalra’s story reached people, even if for a brief period. He also stressed that the makers never sought support from either the Punjabi film industry or Bollywood during the film’s years-long struggle …

Satluj row explained: Who was Jaswant Singh Khalra and why does his life story make Diljit Dosanjh film controversial?

Satluj row explained: Who was Jaswant Singh Khalra and why does his life story make Diljit Dosanjh film controversial?

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After arriving on Zee5 this Friday, Honey Trehan’s much-talked-about film Satluj was unceremoniously removed from the platform on Sunday. The film, which stars Diljit Dosanjh as the late human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, has been in the making for over four years, including an over-three-year battle with the censors and two title changes. And now, days after its belated release, it is again battling for eyeballs. But what is the film about and what makes it so controversial? We unpack that: Diljit Dosanjh as Jaswant Singh Khalra in Satluj. What is Satluj about? Why Panjab 95? Satluj is a biographical drama that was earlier titled Panjab 95. It is about the life and death of Jaswant Singh Khalra, a bank clerk who became the leading human rights activist in Punjab in the mid 90s after his investigation into the cremation of 25000 people in the state between 1984 and 1994. The film stars Diljit Dosanjh as Khalra alongside Geetika Vidya Ohlan, Arjun Rampal, Suvinder Vicky, and Kanwaljit Singh. The film is based on real …

Diljit Dosanjh urges fans to circulate downloaded copies of Satluj after ban in India: ‘With Punjab till the day I die’

Diljit Dosanjh urges fans to circulate downloaded copies of Satluj after ban in India: ‘With Punjab till the day I die’

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Diljit Dosanjh has spoken out after his film Satluj, helmed by Honey Trehan, was taken off ZEE5 India just two days after its release. While many viewers were caught off guard by the sudden removal, the actor says he always knew it could happen. Speaking to fans during a live session on Monday, Diljit shared that the team intentionally skipped promotions because they feared the film might never be released if its arrival was announced in advance. He said the biggest goal was to make sure the story of human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra reached people, even if it was only for a short time. During the livestream, he said, “You can trouble me as much as you want. I am with Punjab till the day I die.” Diljit Dosanjh reveals why Satluj was secretly released before its India removal. Why Satluj was released without any promotion Satluj, a biographical drama on the life of human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, finally premiered on ZEE5 on July 3 after spending nearly four years stuck …