Diljit DosanjhThe movie ‘Satluj’ was removed from the OTT platform soon after its digital release. After the removal, the film has been screened in various locations across the country. According to latest reports, a recent screening of ‘Satluj’ was held in Jammu for the local community. A few days ago, the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara management committee had also announced that it would hold screenings and seminars to support the film.
‘Satluj’ screenings in Jammu amid ongoing controversy
According to ANI, the District Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (DGPC), Jammu, held the screening on Friday, July 10, which was attended by people from various districts.Treasurer Sardar Jagpal Singh issued a statement on the screening, mentioning that more such shows will be organized in Gurdwaras in the coming days. “Look at the gathering here; there are people of all faiths – Hindus, Sikhs, Muslims and others. The film started at 8:00 PM and it is now almost 10:20 PM. It is puzzling why the government or the people involved want to hide the truth. This film is currently being screened in this Gurdwara, and will continue until the screening of other Gurdwara statements.” to readThe move comes after the film was pulled in India from the OTT platform where it was released within 48 hours. DGPC joined DSGMC, Akali DalSGPC and Waris Punjab De, along with many other organizations, in holding public screenings of the film across the country.
The center stated that ‘Satluj’ was launched without proper certification
Following the public backlash over the removal of the film from OTT, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting issued a statement on the matter. ANI reported that the statement claimed that the film was released without any certification.“Satluj did not have the required certification for a theatrical release. Instead of complying with the certification process, the producers changed the title of the film and released it on an OTT platform on Friday,” he claimed.