Aam Aadmi Party leader Anurag Dhanda has questioned the reported unavailability of Diljit Dosanjh’s film Satluj in India, alleging that the decision raises concerns about freedom of expression and the treatment of stories based on Punjab’s history.
Anurag Dhanda questions ban on Diljit Dosanjh’s Satluj in India
In a social media post, Dhanda said the film depicted the hardships and alleged injustices faced by Punjab’s youth during an earlier period and questioned why it was not being made available to Indian audiences. He contrasted the situation with other politically themed films that have been widely released in the country.
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The remarks came after a statement associated with the film said that Satluj would remain unavailable in India until further notice. The statement thanked viewers for their support and said efforts would continue through appropriate legal and procedural channels to make the film available again at the earliest opportunity.
According to the statement, the creators remain committed to telling meaningful stories and supporting artistic expression. It added that the team continues to stand by the film and its creative vision despite the current developments.
Dhanda also questioned whether political considerations were influencing the decision
Dhanda also questioned whether political considerations were influencing the decision, alleging that audiences should have the opportunity to watch and evaluate the film for themselves. The issue has sparked discussion on social media, with supporters of the film calling for its return to Indian streaming platforms.
Aam Aadmi Party leader Anurag Dhanda has questioned the reported unavailability of Diljit Dosanjh’s film Satluj in India, alleging that the decision raises concerns about freedom of expression and the treatment of stories based on Punjab’s history.
In a social media post, Dhanda said the film depicted the hardships and alleged injustices faced by Punjab’s youth during an earlier period and questioned why it was not being made available to Indian audiences. He contrasted the situation with other politically themed films that have been widely released in the country.
The remarks came after a statement associated with the film said that Satluj would remain unavailable in India until further notice. The statement thanked viewers for their support and said efforts would continue through appropriate legal and procedural channels to make the film available again at the earliest opportunity.
According to the statement, the creators remain committed to telling meaningful stories and supporting artistic expression. It added that the team continues to stand by the film and its creative vision despite the current developments.
Dhanda also questioned whether political considerations were influencing the decision, alleging that audiences should have the opportunity to watch and evaluate the film for themselves. The issue has sparked discussion on social media, with supporters of the film calling for its return to Indian streaming platforms.
