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July 13, 2026, 07:05 PM - 3 min read
He alleged that the movie presents a one-sided version of Punjab's militancy period. Bittu also supported Paramjit Kaur Khalra's demand for an independent investigation into the killings that took place during those years.
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July 13, 2026, 06:11 PM - 6 min read
People like Bittu are not opposing the movie for depicting the life of Khalra and his brutal killing, they are only objecting to the false and fake narrative that is being created using his killing as a medium. They are right in doing so.
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July 11, 2026, 05:41 PM - 6 min read
The facts, however, are quite different. While police action may at times have been brutal, it came in response to the wanton killings of innocent people. Let us not forget that the period witnessed the assassination of a sitting Prime Minister, a sitting Chief Minister and a former Chief of Army Staff, the killing of passengers dragged out of buses and trains, the mid-air bombing of an aircraft that claimed about 400 innocent lives, and much more. As long as these events are pushed into the background and movies like Satluj are promoted, history itself risks being distorted and subverted.
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July 8, 2026, 05:45 PM - 7 min read
Such narratives demand to be countered with facts and proper background. Yes, Khalra was a victim like thousands of those he was seeking justice for, but “Satluj” tells only half the truth, which is as bad as telling a lie.
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July 7, 2026, 01:29 PM - 4 min read
An official said, "Satluj did not have the required certification for a theatrical release. Instead of complying with the certification process, the makers changed the film's title and released it on an OTT platform on Friday."
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July 6, 2026, 04:34 PM - 5 min read
The film has faced several hurdles over the years. It was scheduled to premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2023 but was dropped from the line-up. The makers had also claimed that the CBFC sought 127 cuts, delaying its release for several years. Originally planned for a global release as Punjab 95, the film was eventually released in India under the title Satluj before being taken down days later.
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July 6, 2026, 01:27 PM - 5 min read
The actor expressed both disappointment and acceptance over the latest development.
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July 6, 2026, 12:37 PM - 3 min read
ZEE5 confirmed the development through a statement on Instagram. The platform thanked viewers for the strong response the film received and expressed gratitude to everyone who watched and supported it.
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