All posts tagged: Satluj ban

Honey Trehan says no to donations, calls film ‘a tribute, not business’

Honey Trehan says no to donations, calls film ‘a tribute, not business’

Published by Webster

Filmmaker Honey Trehan has shared an emotional note thanking audiences for the love received by Satluj while requesting fans not to make any financial contributions to recover the film’s reported losses. His statement comes after several supporters reportedly offered monetary help following the film’s takedown two days after its release on July 3. Honey Trehan declines donations Opening the note with a Sikh prayer, Trehan expressed gratitude to everyone who stood by the film. “Firstly, I want to thank everyone for showering Satluj (Panjab 95) with all your love and blessings. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you,” he wrote. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

What Honey Trehan told Anurag Kashyap

What Honey Trehan told Anurag Kashyap

Published by Webster

Anurag Kashyap has been actively advocating against the recent ban on former collaborator Honey Trehan’s period investigative thriller Satluj. The film, starring Diljit Dosanjh, has been fighting a three-year censorship battle, the latest chapter of which is it being pulled down from streaming platform ZEE5 across the world within days of its release earlier this month. Now, Kashyap has revealed what he gathere from a private conversation with Trehan — Prasoon Joshi, lyricist-screenwriter and the Chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) hadn’t even watched the film before he objected to its release. “Honey says Prasoon Joshi had objections with the film. He hadn’t seen the film. I know, in other cases also, the chairman doesn’t see the film,” said Kashyap. The filmmaker pointed out that in certain cases, the CBFC chief only acts on the basis of a report he gets from members of his Examining Committee. “On the basis of that report, an arbitrary decision can be made. So, the film has been arbitrarily withdrawn. When I last spoke to Honey, he …

Express Exclusive | Satluj director Honey Trehan: ‘Jaswant Singh Khalra being abducted again’ | Bollywood News

Express Exclusive | Satluj director Honey Trehan: ‘Jaswant Singh Khalra being abducted again’ | Bollywood News

Published by Webster

The Diljit Dosanjh-starrer, Satluj, has been mired in controversies — a long censorship battle, a silent OTT release, and an abrupt takedown. Based on the life of human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, it released on Zee5 on July 3, but was blocked in India within 48 hours, and later taken down worldwide. The Indian Express spoke to the movie’s director, Honey Trehan, whose earlier works include the Netflix show Raat Akeli Hai. Edited excerpts: That was a decision taken by my producers and the platform, because every time we announced the release, we were pressured by the government and had to stall the release. So it was completely their call that let’s just release it without any promos. I got to know about the release a couple of days beforehand; the producers called and said Zee5 wanted to release ‘Punjab ’95’ under another title. I had no issues with that. I just told them there should be no cuts at all. They agreed. So I told them we also have the name ‘Satluj’ registered …

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

Published by Webster

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 …

After India, Diljit Dosanjh’s film taken down from OTT globally

After India, Diljit Dosanjh’s film taken down from OTT globally

Published by Webster

The controversy surrounding Diljit Dosanjh‘s Satluj has now crossed boundaries. It seems like the ban on the film is no longer limited to India. Days after the film was removed from ZEE5 India, it has now also disappeared from the platform’s international library. This has now triggered a fresh wave of discussion among viewers overseas. Satluj removed from Zee5 globally Satluj, which was earlier titled Punjab 95, had premiered on ZEE5 on July 3 following nearly four years of delays related to censorship and certification issues. However, it was pulled down in India within 48 hours but continued to remain available for international audiences. A week after the incident that window, too, appears to have now closed. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

PIL filed in Punjab and Haryana High Court to restore Diljit Dosanjh’s Satluj on ZEE5 | Bollywood News

PIL filed in Punjab and Haryana High Court to restore Diljit Dosanjh’s Satluj on ZEE5 | Bollywood News

Published by Webster

A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Punjab and Haryana High Court seeking the restoration of Satluj on ZEE5, days after the Diljit Dosanjh-starrer was removed from the streaming platform less than 48 hours after its release. The petition argues that the takedown violated the constitutional guarantee of free speech, questions the absence of any publicly disclosed legal basis for the decision and seeks greater transparency from the authorities. The plea marks the latest development in the growing controversy surrounding Satluj, a film inspired by the life of Sikh human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra. Since its removal, the film has sparked criticism from members of the film fraternity, Sikh organisations and civil liberties advocates. PIL challenges takedown, cites free speech concerns Speaking about the petition, advocate Hakam Singh said the PIL had been filed by Shravan Singh, a ZEE5 subscriber and a resident of Punjab, in the larger public interest. “The film Sutlej, which was released on the ZEE5 platform on the 3rd, was removed on the 5th. The petitioner has …

‘People are organising Satluj screenings across Punjab after ban,’ says Suvinder Vicky | Bollywood News

‘People are organising Satluj screenings across Punjab after ban,’ says Suvinder Vicky | Bollywood News

Published by Webster

After a turbulent three-year wait, Diljit Dosanjh‘s much-delayed film Satluj finally reached viewers on July 3, but in 48 hours, the film was pulled down from ZEE5. Since the release, people have been praising the film and the performances by Diljit Dosanjh, Suvinder Vicky, Kanwaljit Singh, among others. In a new interview, Suvinder spoke about the reception of the film, the censorship battle, and working with Diljit. Speaking to NDTV, Suvinder opened up about working alongside Diljit, describing him as someone who largely stayed away from casual chatter on set, preferring instead to remain fully absorbed in his character throughout the shoot. He also spoke about Diljit’s composure during grueling physical sequences, his own process of becoming Sugga, and the unexpected wave of support the film has received despite its rocky release. Also Read: Diljit Dosanjh Satluj row: Why CBFC held up film, shock OTT release, government’s response Describing Diljit as “a true artist,” Suvinder said his dedication to the role was evident to everyone around him each day of filming. “He is a very …

Actress Geetika Vidya reacts after film faces ban

Actress Geetika Vidya reacts after film faces ban

Published by Webster

Diljit Dosanjh’s Satluj has been in the news after it was released following a years-long delay on OTT on July 3, and was later taken down from the platform within just two days of release. Many celebrities have come out in support of the film, directed by Honey Trehan. Earlier, even Diljit had reacted to the film being pulled down. Now, the film’s lead female actor, Geetika Vidya, has penned an emotional note amid the controversy. Satluj actress Geetika Vidya on controversy surrounding Satluj For the unversed, Geetika plays Diljit Dosanjh’s wife, Bibi Paramjit, in the film, while the singer-actor plays Jaswant Singh Khalra. Geetika shared a picture from the film, wherein she is seen standing alongside Diljit Dosanjh as the onscreen couple holds their two children in their arms. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Gul Panag supports Diljit Dosanjh’s Satluj: ‘Don’t be uncomfortable with difficult chapters of history’

Gul Panag supports Diljit Dosanjh’s Satluj: ‘Don’t be uncomfortable with difficult chapters of history’

Published by Parlour News

Bollywood actor Gul Panag has come out in support of Diljit Dosanjh-starrer Satluj. The film, which was removed from OTT platform ZEE5 just two days after it began streaming, has sparked a nationwide debate on censorship and the curbing of free speech in the country. Gul Panag showed support for Diljit Dosanjh’s Satluj. ‘Grew up in Punjab during brutal years of militancy’ In a post on X, Gul recalled her childhood in Punjab during the years of militancy, sharing that she witnessed both terrorist violence and alleged human rights violations. She said those experiences make it all the more important for such stories to be told. She wrote, “I grew up in Punjab during the brutal years of militancy. I remember reading newspaper headlines about buses being stopped and innocent passengers being pulled out and killed. I also remember accounts of young men being picked up, detained and tortured, despite having nothing to do with the movement. Including from my village.” ‘Banning it is counter productive’ Panag stressed that society should not shy away from …

Sikh body urges public screenings of Satluj; Honey Trehan says Diljit did film for free | Bollywood News

Sikh body urges public screenings of Satluj; Honey Trehan says Diljit did film for free | Bollywood News

Published by Webster

The Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) has called for public screenings of Satluj after the film’s removal from ZEE5, describing it as an attempt to suppress Jaswant Singh Khalra’s story. Amid the controversy, director Honey Trehan recalled that Diljit Dosanjh agreed to do the film without charging a fee and stood by the project throughout its troubled journey. “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 my research book. He looked at Mr Khalra’s photograph, picked up the book, placed it on his forehead and simply said, ‘Waheguru ji… tell me when and where to come. You’ll find me there,’” recalled Honey, who revealed Diljit didn’t charge even a penny for the film. The filmmaker also revealed that Diljit remained extraordinarily patient despite repeated production delays. “There were days when he reported at six in the morning, and I couldn’t take his first shot until four in the …