After being delayed for more than three years, Diljit Dosanjh‘s ‘Satluj’ has reached OTT platforms. After its release, the popular singer and actress got emotional and reflected on the hurdles she faced to get the film approved and released. ‘Satluj’, which was earlier titled ‘Punjab ’95’, tells the story of human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra.
Diljit Dosanjh talks about ‘Satluj’ being released
Taking to his Instagram account, the actor and singer spoke about the release of ‘Satluj’ and paid tribute to Jaswant Singh Khalra. He shared a scene from the film and wrote an emotional caption, sharing, “Finally After 4 Years of War.. SATLUJ #Panjab95 Released on @zee5 Shaheed Jaswant Singh Khalra Ji Nu Lakh Lakh Parnaam.”He also wrote, “Mai Aksar Team Nu Pushda Rehnda C Ke Eh Film Kadey v Ni Augi? Asi Apni Kahani Nhi Das Sakde? Khalra Saab Di Avaaz Nu 1995 ch v Dabaa Dita Geya.. Te Aj V Ona Di Avaaz Nu Dabaa Rahe Aa Bhade Al-Kah. Badluga film Ek Din Zarur Release Hougi SHUKAR SHUKAR BAS SHUKAR” (I always used to ask the team, ‘What? Will this film come out? Can’t we tell our story?’In another interview, the actor revealed how he almost quit the film if the cut version was released to the public. Dosanjh hosts live sessions on his account to communicate and connect with fans on a regular basis. In one of his recent interviews, he shared that the film was not cut and that he was ready to leave the film and not promote it if the major scenes were cut. Director Honey Trehan confirmed this earlier, writing on Instagram: “There have been no changes in the film or any disagreements that occurred with the original version.“
About ‘Satluj’
The story of ‘Satluj’ is based on the real life of human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra. Along with Dosanjh, who plays the lead role, the film also stars Arjun Rampal, Suvinder Vicky, Jagjeet Sandhu and Geetika Vidya Ohlyan. It is based on how Jaswant Singh Khalra helped investigate the fate of nearly 25,000 people who were reported missing during the insurgency in Punjab. He was on his way to uncover the truth behind the missing people, their deaths, and the intervention of the judges, and he came to light with his knowledge. ‘Satluj’ airs on Zee5.