Punjabi singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh is in the headlines these days due to the tremendous success of his recent theatrical release ‘Main Wapas Aaunga’. Amidst this big success, another very surprising and very good news has come out for Diljit’s fans. His much-awaited film ‘Punjab 95’, which was stuck with the Censor Board (CBFC) for a long time due to legal and technical complications, has finally been quietly released on OTT. The name of the film has now been changed to ‘Sutlej’.
Where can you watch it?
After facing many difficulties, actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh’s film ‘Sutlej’ (earlier titled ‘Punjab 95’) has been released on the OTT platform ZEE5. The film is based on the life of human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, who went missing in 1995. Diljit Dosanjh plays the character of Khalra.
Other actors included in the cast
The film is directed by Honey Trehan. Produced by RSVP and McGuffin Pictures, ‘Sutlej’ also stars Arjun Rampal, Kanwaljeet Singh, Suvinder Vicky and Geetika Vidya Olyan in pivotal roles.
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Review of ‘Sutlej’ on X
Many X users have watched the film within hours of its release and have even posted their reviews on the social networking app. Check out some of the reactions here:
Why did Diljit say ‘yes’ to the film?
Talking about the film, Diljit Dosanjh said in a press note, ‘I decided to be a part of this film because of the martyrdom of Bhai Jaswant Singh Khalra ji and his contribution to humanity. When I heard the script for the first time, I got emotional because it is based on the experiences, struggles and sacrifices of real people. As an artiste, it is rare to get a chance to be a part of such meaningful stories. As soon as I heard the script, I felt a deep responsibility towards the film. I was determined to play such an inspirational character with complete honesty and respect.
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Honey Trehan says, ‘Finally the audience will get to see our hard work.’
He further said, ‘Our film ‘Sutlej’ is a story of courage, bravery and humanity. Playing this character has been one of the most memorable experiences of my career. I’m grateful that audiences around the world will finally be able to watch this film on ZEE5 and connect with a story that is both deeply personal and worth watching for everyone.
Director Honey Trehan wrote, ‘Our aim from the beginning was to tell this story honestly, sensitively and without any compromise. After a long wait, audiences will finally get to see the result of our hard work and dedication. ‘Sutlej’ is not just the story of one person; This is a salute to the strength of human spirit even in difficult circumstances.
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