Satluj: Geetika Vidya Says Diljit Dosanjh Film 'Silenced' In Some Places Amid OTT Ban

Satluj,

which was previously titled Punjab '95, was finally released on ZEE5 after three years of delay due to certification issues. The film, based on human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra's life, was taken down within 48 hours of its OTT release. Starring Diljit Dosanjh, Geetika Vidya Ohlyan, Kanwaljit Singh and others, the movie is currently not available on the streaming platform. Amid this, the film's lead actress, Geetika, has spoken about her project facing challenges. She also opened up about playing the role of Paramjit Kaur, wife of the late Jaswant Singh Khalra, in the movie.

Geetika Vidya on Satluj

Taking to her official Instagram handle, Geetika penned a note that read, "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." Take a look at her post below:

The actress admitted that it was an honour to step into the world of 'Bibi' Paramjit Kaur, and stand beside Diljit Dosanjh in telling Jaswant Singh Khalra and his family's story. She added that their love endured what words can never fully describe.

Geetika Vidya on playing Paramjit Kaur

In another post that she shared on Instagram, the actress reflected on playing the character of Paramjit Kaur. She revealed that portraying this role has been one of the greatest honours and responsibilities of her life. For her, it wasn't simply about playing a character, it was about trying to understand the quiet strength of a woman who endured 'unimaginable loss with dignity, courage, and unwavering faith'.She further added, "To Bibi. Paramjit Kaur Khalra and dear Navkiran , who carried this fight forward with extraordinary resilience: thank you for your courage, your grace, and for reminding the world that truth can survive even the darkest of times."

What is Satluj all about?

Previously titled Punjab '95, Satluj revolves around human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra's life. He was the one who exposed alleged extrajudicial killings and illegal cremations of unidentified bodies in Punjab during the 1980s and the 1990s. Also starring Suvinder Vicky, Arjun Rampal, Varun Badola, and others, the movie has been produced by Ronnie Screwvala's RSVP Movies and Abhishek Choubey-Honey's MacGuffin Pictures.

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