Diljit Dosanjh’s film ‘Sutlej’ (which was earlier scheduled to release as ‘Punjab 95’) was finally released on OTT platform ZEE5 on July 3, 2026, after years of delays and controversies. This biography based on the life of human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalda was getting very good response from critics and audiences, but recently the film was suddenly removed from Zee5 India. In fact, recently many viewers told on social media how the film suddenly stopped mid-stream while they were watching, while many claimed that the film is no longer available on OTT. Responding to these complaints, the OTT platform shared a post, in which it explained the reason for the film suddenly stopping or not being shown on OTT. OTT platform Zee5 confirmed that ‘Sutlej’ has now been removed till further orders.
‘Sutlej’ removed from Zee5
Online streaming platform Zee5 released an official statement confirming that ‘Sutlej’ has been pulled in India until further notice. On behalf of the digital platform, they said that they are considering every right avenue under the proper process to bring the film back to the audience soon. But, this news has definitely dashed the expectations of the audience who were desperate to see this film. The film was released after a long wait of 4 years, so its sudden removal from the OTT platform is disappointing many viewers.
Post issued by OTT platform
Zee5 India shared an official statement on Instagram and wrote, ‘The response that ‘Sutlej’ received after its release has been really tremendous. We are grateful to every audience who watched this film and supported it. Your love and support is very important to us as well as all the people who created and brought it to the screen. Zee5 still stands strongly behind ‘Sutlej’ and the creative vision behind it, as we believe that a powerful story has the ability to inspire, resonate and leave a deep impact. We are still committed to supporting true and meaningful stories.
Will Satluj be released again?
The statement further said, ‘Due to the prevailing circumstances ‘Sutlej’ has been removed. This film will not be available in India until further orders. But we are making every possible effort to bring it back to our audiences. We are committed to bringing this film back to the audiences in a proper manner, following the right process. Our commitment to stories told with creative integrity and purpose is unwavering.
Harbhajan Singh’s opinion on ‘Sutlej’
Recently, former cricketer and MP Harbhajan Singh had shared his opinion regarding ‘Sutlej’ on social media. He wrote in his X post, ‘Jallianwala Bagh is one of the biggest massacres in history. It was carried out by the colonial rule. But, the question that arises in my mind after watching ‘Jaswant Singh Khalda’ is different. What is more painful than oppression by outsiders? It is more painful than this when those who are responsible for the safety of their own people become the cause of their biggest fear. The duty of a police officer is to protect innocents, not to misuse power. Khalra’s courage allegedly exposed evidence of illegal disappearances and clandestine cremations. It reminds us that the abuse of government power can leave scars that last for generations. Many mothers of Punjab are still waiting for answers. Many families are still waiting for justice. Truth cannot be suppressed forever. Honey Trehan and Diljit Dosanjh have done a great job in bringing the story of Jaswant Singh Khalda to the world. His courage should always be remembered.
Story and Cast of Satluj
Talking about ‘Sutlej’, it is the biography of human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalda. The film is directed by Honey Trehan and the film stars Diljit Dosanjh in the lead role. The film also stars Diljit Dosanjh along with Arjun Rampal, Kanwaljeet Singh, Suvinder Vicky and Geetika Vidya Olyan in lead roles.
‘Sutlej’ is getting great reviews on X, the story made emotional, Diljit Dosanjh won hearts
