Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh he expressed his admiration Diljit Dosanjhbiographical drama ‘Satluj’ after watching the film before it was pulled from the OTT platform in India.Deeply moved by the story of human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, Harbhajan shared a heartfelt note on social media.
Harbhajan Singh speaks of justice and courage
Taking to X, Harbhajan posted a detailed message after watching the film. He wrote: “Jallianwala Bagh is one of the greatest massacres in history. It was carried out by a colonial regime. But the question that haunts me after watching Jaswant Singh Khalra is different: What is more painful than oppression by an outsider? When those charged with protecting their own people are accused of becoming the source of their greatest fear.“He further wrote: “A police officer’s duty is to protect innocent lives, not abuse power. Khalra’s courage exposed evidence of alleged illegal disappearances and secret cremations, reminding us that the abuse of state power can leave wounds that last generations. The mothers of Punjab are still waiting for answers. They cannot wait for answers yet.He concluded: “Outstanding work by @HoneyTrehan and @diljitdosanjh to bring the story of Jaswant Singh Khalra to the world. Their courage deserves to be remembered.”
‘Satluj’ removed from OTT in India
Harbhajan’s post comes days after Satluj, previously titled Punjab ’95, retired from OTT in India. The biographical drama started airing on July 3, but the platform later confirmed that it had been removed from its Indian catalogue.After the film was removed, ZEE5 released an official statement acknowledging the audience response.He stated, “The response to Satluj since its launch has been truly overwhelming. We are deeply grateful to all viewers who chose to subscribe, watch and advocate for the film. Your love and support has meant so much to us and everyone who has brought this story to life.”The platform further added, “At ZEE5, we stand firmly with Satluj and the creative vision behind it. We believe that powerful storytelling has the ability to inspire and endure. We remain committed to championing authentic and meaningful narratives.”The streamer also confirmed, “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 back to our audiences at the earliest opportunity. Our commitment to the creators and to stories told with conviction, artistic integrity and purpose remains unwavering.”Directed by Honey Trehan, ‘Satluj’ is based on the life of Jaswant Singh Khalra, the human rights activist known for documenting alleged illegal disappearances and secret cremations in Punjab. The film features Diljit Dosanjh in the lead role alongside Kanwaljeet Singh, Arjun Rampal, Suvinder Vicky and Geetika Vidya Ohlyan.