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Vicky reveals how he explained banned Satluj to his daughters
Suvinder Vicky, now riding the success of 'Awarapan 2', has spoken about nearly walking out of the Diljit Dosanjh-starrer 'Satluj' over a date clash. The film, which is about human rights activist…
Suvinder Vicky, now riding the success of 'Awarapan 2', has spoken about nearly walking out of the Diljit Dosanjh-starrer 'Satluj' over a date clash. The film, which is about human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, was pulled from Zee5 by the government last year. The actor told Mid-Day that director Honey Trehan convinced him to stay by saying the film could not be made without him and Dosanjh. Vicky added that a filmmaker's trust matters more to him than any professional opportunity.
Vicky revealed that his daughters asked him about the film and its subject. He told them to Google it, saying the new generation should at least learn about Khalra's story. The actor noted that the controversy around the film has ironically drawn more attention to the activist's life.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The film 'Satluj' was pulled from Zee5 by the government last year citing content that allegedly glorified militancy. Jaswant Singh Khalra, the human rights activist at its centre, was assassinated in 1995 after he exposed illegal cremations of Sikh militants by Punjab Police. The controversy has made the film a flashpoint for free speech versus security debates. With no official streaming release in sight, the real impact may be measured by whether courts allow its restoration or if it remains an underground reference. Vicky's remark about asking daughters to 'Google it' reveals how the film's banned status has paradoxically become its calling card for a younger generation.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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