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Amid Satluj row, focus on strength of judiciary and role Justice Kuldip Singh played | Chandigarh News

Amid Satluj row, focus on strength of judiciary and role Justice Kuldip Singh played | Chandigarh News

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The ongoing debate over the ban on ‘Satluj’ — a film based on the life of human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra — has put the spotlight on a story that extends far beyond its central character. It has brought into focus the intervention by the judiciary, particularly by Justice Kuldip Singh, whose landmark order transformed the disappearance of Khalra into one of the most consequential human rights investigations. Khalra was abducted from outside his Amritsar home on September 6, 1995, and murdered by Punjab Police personnel soon after he exposed the alleged illegal cremations of at least 2,097 “unclaimed” bodies in the district following suspected fake encounters during the militancy era. Within days of his disappearance, Khalra’s wife, Paramjit Kaur Khalra, moved the Supreme Court, while then Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) president Gurcharan Singh Tohra sent a telegram to Justice Kuldip Singh seeking immediate intervention. Even as Punjab Police denied knowledge of Khalra’s whereabouts, the Supreme Court widened the scope of the case. In a landmark order on November 15, 1995, a division …

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

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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 row: Khalra’s wife Paramjit Kaur urges Akal Takht to form ‘People’s Commission’

Satluj row: Khalra’s wife Paramjit Kaur urges Akal Takht to form ‘People’s Commission’

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Paramjit Kaur Khalra, wife of slain human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, on Monday urged the Akal Takht to form a ‘People’s Commission’ to determine the actual number of people who went missing, the number of unidentified bodies, and those killed in alleged fake police encounters in Punjab during the ’80s and ’90s. Directed by Honey Trehan, ‘Satluj’ depicts the life of Khalra, who investigated the “illegal” cremation of thousands of “unidentified” bodies in Punjab between 1984 and 1994. (ANI/Representational) Kaur’s remarks followed renewed public attention on the Khalra case after the release, and subsequent takedown, of the Diljit Dosanjh-starrer film ‘Satluj‘ from ZEE5. The film earlier titled ‘Punjab ’95’ is based on the activist’s life. Notably, the Akal Takht, which is the supreme temporal seat of the Sikhs, will hold ‘ardas’ (prayers) on Tuesday for the eternal peace of those Sikh youths whose cases were brought to light by Khalra, and seek justice for the affected families. In a post on X in Punjabi, Kaur said that with Punjab preparing to gather on Tuesday …

Actress Geetika Vidya reacts after film faces ban

Actress Geetika Vidya reacts after film faces ban

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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

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 …