Kunal Kamra has joined the debate over the Diljit Dosanjh film Satluj, criticizing the Central Board of Film Certification after the movie was pulled from ZEE5 within two days of release. His comments have renewed discussion on censorship and creative freedom.
The film, directed by Honey Trehan and formerly called Punjab ’95, portrays human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, who documented alleged illegal cremations in Punjab during the 1990s insurgency. Khalra was abducted in 1995. Four police officers were later convicted of his murder.
Kamra asked former CBFC chief Prasoon Joshi why 127 cuts were suggested for the project. He noted that the retitled version was removed from the platform despite the board lacking authority over streaming services.
The comedian stated that the story concerns documented abuses and argued the public should know why such a film cannot be seen. He also questioned why some films face delays while others pass quickly.
ZEE5 said the title would stay unavailable in India until further notice but pledged to seek ways to restore it and urged viewers to avoid piracy.
