Centre refers Diljit Dosanjh-starrer 'Satluj' to inter-departmental panel over security concerns
The Centre plans to refer the Diljit Dosanjh-starrer film 'Satluj' to an Inter-Departmental Committee under the IT Rules 2021 for detailed examination. This decision comes two days after streaming platform ZEE5 was directed to remove the film due to "security concerns." The movie, which depicts the life of activist Jaswant Singh Khalra during the turbulent 1990s in Punjab, had been stuck with censors for over three years before its uncut release on ZEE5 on July 3, and subsequent removal on July 5.
Key Points
- The film 'Satluj', starring Diljit Dosanjh, is being referred to an Inter-Departmental Committee under IT Rules 2021.
- The referral follows ZEE5's removal of the film due to "security concerns" after its release.
- The film is based on the life of activist Jaswant Singh Khalra during the 1990s Punjab terrorism era.
- The movie had faced censorship issues for over three years prior to its brief release.
Exam Facts
- Film: 'Satluj', starring Diljit Dosanjh.
- Referred to an Inter-Departmental Committee constituted under the IT Rules 2021.
- Streaming platform ZEE5 was directed to take down the film.
- The film is about activist Jaswant Singh Khalra in Punjab in the 1990s.
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