Archive · 5 Jun 2025
Diljit Dosanjh's Punjab 95 Faces Censorship and Delays
Imagine a movie about a brave person who stood up for human rights.
This movie, called "Punjab 95", is facing trouble getting shown in India.
The people who decide what can be shown in public are asking for a lot of changes, like removing names and sounds.
The director and actor have tried to make the changes, but it's still not working.
The movie is about a man who fought for justice, but the movie itself is now stuck, and the filmmakers are frustrated and want to withdraw from the film.
The film "Punjab 95", starring Diljit Dosanjh, is facing censorship issues.
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) demanded 127 cuts initially.
The film's release has been delayed for over two years after completion.
The film's title has been changed to "Sutlej".
The director and lead actor are withdrawing their names from the project due to the excessive cuts.
- Who
- Diljit Dosanjh stars in the film directed by Honey Trehan, produced by Ronnie Screwvala's RSVP Movies.
- What
- The film "Punjab 95" (now "Sutlej") faces extensive censorship, delaying its release.
- When
- Completed more than two years ago, but facing significant delays and censorship.
- Where
- The film's production and censorship issues are primarily within India.
- Why
- Due to censorship demands from CBFC concerning sensitive topics.
Filmmakers
Government/CBFC
Censorship Demands
Filmmakers
Filmmakers are willing to comply with court directives but are unable to fight in court. Filmmakers have made changes to comply but are walking away.
Government/CBFC
Demands numerous cuts, including removal of Khalra's name, Indian flag visuals, gurbani sounds, and location name changes; no formal reasons given.
- Subject
- Based on the life of Jaswant Singh Khalra
- Lead Actor
- Diljit Dosanjh
- Director
- Honey Trehan
- Production
- Ronnie Screwvala's RSVP Movies
- Censorship Issues
- 127 cuts initially demanded by CBFC
- Film Name
- Title initially was "Punjab 95", now "Sutlej"
- Film's Theme
- Dealt with mass disappearances and extra-judicial killings