Sikh activist film ‘Satluj’ screened in Punjab villages after ban

Within 48 hours of the Indian government blocking the film 'Satluj', based on Sikh human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, villagers across Punjab have organised public screenings in gurdwara courtyards, village squares and open fields, turning them into makeshift cinemas.

The film, which was pulled from streaming platforms and theatres after government intervention, is now being shown on projectors and laptops in several districts including Ferozepur, drawing hundreds of residents. Organisers say they are exercising their right to watch the film despite the ban.