actor Geetika Vidya Ohlyan shared an emotional note after ‘Satluj’ was pulled from telecast soon after its release. The actress, who plays Paramjit Kaur Khalra in the film, looked back on the years of dedication that went into the project. He also expressed mixed emotions to see the film finally reach audiences, although its availability was short-lived.Posting on Instagram, Geetika talked about the team’s long wait to bring the film to the audiences. He acknowledged that while the film had finally been seen by some audiences, its journey still felt incomplete because it was no longer available in several places.She wrote: “For four years, we carried this film quietly in our hearts, waiting for the day we could finally share it with you. Today, that hope feels both fulfilled and unfinished as Satluj finds its voice in some places while remaining silenced in others (sic).
The actress talks about portraying Bibi Paramjit
Geetika also spoke about the role of Bibi Paramjit, the wife of Jaswant Singh Khalra, played by Diljit Dosanjh. He described the opportunity as a meaningful experience and expressed gratitude for being a part of the film.In her post, she praised the story and the family whose journey inspired the project. She wrote, “It was an honor to enter Bibi Paramjit’s world and stand with @diljitdosanjh to tell the story of Jaswant Singh Khalra ji and the family whose love endured what words can never fully describe.”The actress concluded her message by acknowledging director Honey Trehan and his vision for the film.He added, “In admiration of @honeytrehan for his decision. As he always says: #Nirbhau #Nirvair. And as Jaswant Singh Khalra ji always said, #challenthedarkness (sic).”
The film faced a long road before the release
Directed by Honey Trehan, ‘Satluj’ is inspired by the life of human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra. The film focuses on allegations of the disappearance and illegal cremation of thousands of unidentified bodies during Punjab’s period of militancy in the 1980s and 1990s.The project encountered several obstacles before its launch. During the certification process, reports indicated that the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) suggested several edits. He also asked the makers to change the original title of the film. The matter later reached the Bombay High Court, where the certification process continued.After years of uncertainty, ‘Satluj’ premiered on ZEE5 on 3rd July. The film was released with minimal publicity. However, it remained available for only a short period before disappearing from the platform.The streaming service later stated that the film would remain unavailable in India until further notice. He also said efforts were continuing through the proper legal process to restore the film.Reports claimed that the recall followed instructions issued for security concerns under the Information Technology Rules. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting also constituted a high-level committee to examine the content of the film. The decision drew reactions from the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee and several Punjab-based political parties.
Diljit Dosanjh had hinted at scrapping the film
Before the film was pulled, Diljit Dosanjh addressed the issue during an Instagram Live session. He revealed that he already knew that the film would not remain available for long. The actor urged viewers who had seen it to recommend it to others before it disappeared.Apart from Diljit Dosanjh and Geetika Vidya Ohlyan, the film also features Kanwaljeet Singh, Arjun Rampal and Suvinder Vicky in key roles. Harbhajan Singh recently shared his praises for the film.