Streaming platform ZEE5 has officially removed Diljit Dosanjh\u2019s film \u201cSatluj\u201d from availability in India, citing undisclosed \u201ccurrent developments\u201d.<\/p>\n
In a statement released on social media, the platform acknowledged the \u201ctruly overwhelming\u201d response the film has received from audiences but said the title would remain unavailable until further notice. Despite the removal, ZEE5 expressed support for the filmmakers and the project\u2019s intent, stating, \u201cWe stand firmly by Satluj and the creative vision behind it,\u201d and emphasised its commitment to promoting authentic and meaningful narratives.<\/p>\n
While the exact reasons behind the decision remain unclear, ZEE5 has assured subscribers that it is exploring \u201cevery appropriate avenue through due process\u201d to restore the film on the platform. As of now, there is no confirmed timeline for its return.<\/p>\n
Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal also reacted to the development on X.<\/p>\n
Shocked and saddened by the arbitrary removal of #Satluj<\/a> from #ZEE5<\/a> in India.<\/p>\n A powerful film that courageously unveils Punjab\u2019s painful history and honours the supreme sacrifice of S. Jaswant Singh Ji Khalra cannot be silenced this way.<\/p>\n This is not mere censorship \u2014 it is an\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/yfrkMKYq5D<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Sukhbir Singh Badal (@officeofssbadal) July 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n