Diljit Dosanjh‘Satluj’, originally titled ‘Punjab 95’, has been pulled from ZEE5 in India until further notice, shortly after making its long-awaited streaming debut. The film, based on the life of human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, had finally hit the screens after years of delays and a prolonged standoff with the Central Film Certification Board (CBFC).Confirming the development, ZEE5 issued an official statement on social media, reiterating their support for the film, its creators and their vision. The platform also said it is looking into legal avenues to make the film available again in India.Released directly on ZEE5 instead of in theatres, the film arrived under the title ‘Satluj’ after the CBFC reportedly demanded over 120 cuts before granting certification.The statement said, “The response to Satluj since its release has been truly overwhelming. We are deeply grateful to all the viewers who chose to subscribe, watch and champion the film. Your love and support has meant a lot to us and everyone who brought this story to life.”“At Zee5, we stand strongly with Satluj and the creative vision behind it. We believe that powerful storytelling has the ability to inspire, endure and leave a lasting impact. We remain committed to championing authentic and meaningful storytelling (sic),” he continued.Addressing the removal of the film, the platform added, “In light of current developments, Satluj will not be available in India until further notice. We remain committed to exploring all appropriate avenues through due process to bring the film to our audience at the earliest (sic) opportunity.”The statement concludes by reaffirming ZEE5’s commitment to creators and to stories told with conviction, artistic integrity and purpose.Sharing the announcement on social media, the streaming service captioned the post, “Satluj may have stopped. But the conversation hasn’t started. Thanks for the amazing love. We hope to bring it back soon.”Earlier on Sunday, former cricketer and Member of Parliament Harbhajan Singh had described the film as a must-see.The project has been surrounded by controversy for years due to certification issues. The CBFC had reportedly proposed more than 100 changes, including altering the title and removing references to Punjab as well as the protagonist’s real-life identity. director Honey Trehan and the producers maintained that the film was based on documented events, leading to a prolonged impasse with the board and repeated postponements.The dispute also affected the international travel of the film. It was pulled ahead of its scheduled premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival amid the ongoing certification dispute.