Mumbai: Actor and singer Diljit Dosanjh has responded for the first time after his film Satluj was taken off the streaming platform ZEE5 in India. Without directly addressing the decision, the actor shared a powerful message on social media that has sparked widespread discussion among fans.
Taking to Instagram, Diljit uploaded a brief scene from the film along with the caption “#IChallengeTheDarkness”. In the post, he drew a comparison between the film’s fate and the life of Shaheed Jaswant Singh Khalra, the human rights activist whose story inspired the project.
The actor wrote that what had happened to Satluj reminded him of what had happened to Jaswant Singh Khalra, a remark that quickly gained attention online. While Diljit did not elaborate further, the post was widely interpreted as an emotional response to the film’s removal.
Earlier, ZEE5 confirmed that the movie would no longer be available for streaming in India until further notice. In an official statement, the platform thanked audiences for the overwhelming response received after the film’s release and reaffirmed its support for the project and its creators.
The streaming service stated that it remains committed to meaningful storytelling and is exploring all appropriate legal and procedural options to make the film available again. It also emphasised that its support for authentic narratives and creative expression remains unchanged.
Satluj premiered on the platform on July 3 and attracted significant attention soon after its release. The film features an ensemble cast including Diljit Dosanjh, Kanwaljeet Singh, Arjun Rampal, and Suvinder Vicky.
The film is inspired by the life of Jaswant Singh Khalra, the Punjab-based human rights activist who became known for uncovering alleged cases of illegal disappearances and secret cremations during the militancy period. His work brought international attention to human rights concerns in Punjab before his own disappearance and subsequent death.
Diljit’s latest post has reignited conversations surrounding both the film and Khalra’s legacy, with supporters expressing hope that Satluj will return to Indian audiences in the near future.
