Officials also noted that the film had earlier sought a theatrical release but was unable to secure approval in its existing form. While theatrical releases require certification from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), OTT platforms follow a self-regulation framework, with government oversight in cases involving sensitive content
Days after Diljit Dosanjh-starrer Satluj was taken down from ZEE5, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has constituted a high-level Interdepartmental Committee (IDC) to examine the film's content. The committee will reportedly review the movie and submit its recommendations to the Centre.
The development comes just two days after Satluj was removed from the streaming platform, where it had premiered last Friday (July 3).
Originally titled Punjab 95, the film is inspired by the life of Punjab human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra. Diljit Dosanjh plays the lead role, with the story focusing on Khalra's efforts to expose alleged extra-judicial killings and enforced disappearances in Punjab during the 1990s.
According to government sources quoted by NDTV, the film was withdrawn after a careful review. The sources said there were concerns that certain portions of the movie could be "misused by anti-India forces."
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