Gone In Just 48 Hours! Diljit Dosanjh's Satluj Suddenly Disappears From ZEE5

After spending nearly four years in the process of film certification, Diljit Dosanjh's Satluj, finally made its digital debut on ZEE5 on July 3. However, the film has been removed from the streaming platform in India just two days after its release.

ZEE5 Statement

ZEE5 released an official statement on Instagram, thanking viewers for the overwhelming support that the film received during its brief availability.

"The response to Satluj since its release has been truly overwhelming. We are deeply grateful to every viewer who chose to subscribe, watch and champion the film. Your love and support have meant a great deal to us and to everyone who brought this story to life," the platform said.

The streamer made it clear that it continues to stand behind the project and its creators.
"At ZEE5, we stand firmly by Satluj and the creative vision behind it. We believe powerful storytelling has the ability to inspire, endure and leave a lasting impact. We remain committed to championing authentic and meaningful narratives," the statement read.

The platform didn't reveal a reason behind this, however, it said that Satluj will remain unavailable for streaming in India until further notice due to "current developments." It also assured audiences that it is pursuing every possible legal and procedural route to restore the film on the platform at the earliest.

"In light of the current developments, Satluj will be unavailable in India until further notice. We remain committed to exploring every appropriate avenue through due process to bring the film back to our audiences at the earliest opportunity. Our commitment to creators and to stories told with conviction, artistic integrity and purpose remains unwavering," the statement added.

ZEE5 also shared a heartfelt caption that read, "Satluj may have paused. But the conversation it started hasn't. Thank you for the incredible love. We hope to bring it back soon."

About Satluj

Directed by Honey Trehan, Satluj is based on the life of renowned human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, whose work exposing alleged illegal killings and secret cremations in Punjab brought national attention to human rights concerns during the militancy era.
The film, originally titled Punjab '95, remained unreleased for almost four years due to certification hurdles with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). It eventually premiered on ZEE5 after a prolonged clearance process, with Diljit Dosanjh earlier confirming that the version released on the platform was presented without any cuts.

Backed by RSVP and MacGuffin Pictures, Satluj features an ensemble cast including Diljit Dosanjh, Arjun Rampal, Kanwaljit Singh, Suvinder Vicky, and Geetika Vidya Ohlyan in pivotal roles.