Diljit Dosanjh Had THIS Criteria For Promoting Delayed Film Satluj: If A Single Cut...

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spending nearly three years caught in an exhausting release battle, Diljit Dosanjh's much-awaited film Satluj, formerly titled Punjab 95, has finally reached audiences. Inspired by the life of human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, the Honey Trehan directorial premiered on ZEE5 on Friday after undergoing a title change but retaining its original content. During a celebratory Instagram Live session with the director, Diljit made a significant revelation about the film's release. The actor said he had one non-negotiable condition before promoting Satluj. Read on to know what it was.

Diljit Dosanjh talks about Satluj's release without any cuts

Speaking during the Instagram Live with director Honey Trehan, Diljit expressed his happiness that audiences can finally watch the film after years of uncertainty. The actor explained that although the film could not retain its original title, Punjab 95, due to certain reasons, the content itself has remained exactly as it was intended by the filmmakers.He stated, "Our film has finally been released on Zee5. Unfortunately, we couldn't keep the original title Punjab 95 for certain reasons, so it is now called Satluj. But there are absolutely no cuts in the film." Diljit further revealed that he personally verified the final version before agreeing to promote the project. Revealing his one condition, Diljit said, "The version I watched in theatres two years ago is exactly the same one I watched at home last week. If even a single cut had been made, I would not have promoted the film."

All about Satluj

His remarks come after the film remained stalled for nearly three years amid reports of disagreements with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). Earlier reports suggested the board had sought more than 100 cuts before granting certification, resulting in a prolonged delay that kept the project from reaching audiences.Directed by Honey Trehan and produced by RSVP Movies and MacGuffin Pictures, Satluj stars Diljit Dosanjh alongside Kanwaljeet Singh, Arjun Rampal, Suvinder Vicky and Geetika Vidya Ohlyan. Inspired by the life of human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, the film chronicles his relentless pursuit of justice during one of Punjab's most turbulent periods. It follows Khalra's efforts to uncover the truth behind the disappearance of more than 25,000 people during the insurgency-era crackdown despite facing intimidation, political pressure and immense personal risk.In a statement, Diljit had shared that he chose the film because of the profound impact of Jaswant Singh Khalra's life and sacrifice. The actor said the screenplay deeply moved him because it was rooted in the real struggles and lived experiences of countless people. He described portraying the activist as a responsibility rather than simply another acting assignment and called it one of the most meaningful experiences of his career.