‘I Had Already Expected…’: Diljit Dosanjh Breaks Silence After ‘Satluj’ Ban in India

A day after the film 'Satluj' was effectively banned from being available in India, lead actor Diljit Dosanjh addressed the issue in a live Instagram video on Monday.

Speaking to his viewers, the actor reflected on the sudden restriction of the film and the long journey behind its release, while expressing both disappointment and acceptance over the latest development.

The film, which was taken down from ZEE5 India until further notice as of July 5, had already been at the center of sustained controversy since its release.

In his live interaction, Diljit Dosanjh spoke candidly about the sequence of events leading up to the ban.

"My love and respect to all of you. What I had already expected is exactly what happened. I thought the film might get banned when offices open on Monday, but I didn't know it would happen as early as Sunday evening,” he said.

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He further explained why the team had not promoted the film on a larger scale, suggesting that the uncertainty around the film's release shaped their strategy from the beginning.

Despite the restriction, the actor expressed relief that the film had still managed to reach audiences through OTT.

"But now I have the satisfaction that at least our work has reached people the way we wanted it to. People have already downloaded it. One thing that made me especially happy was seeing that they're even screening the movie with a projector at Gurudwara Sahib. It brought me immense joy to see that," the 'Amar Singh Chamkila' actor said.

"Once something is on the internet, I don't think it can ever truly be deleted," he added, posing a broader reflection on digital permanence and audience access.

Diljit also opened up about the long and difficult production journey of 'Satluj', describing it as a project shaped by sustained delays, challenges, and emotional investment. He said the team had been working on the film for nearly six to seven years.

"We've been fighting for four years. Who knows, maybe it'll come back again if we get another chance to continue the fight. But I'm content that the movie is finally out," he said.

He also spoke about the disruption faced during production and post-production, including halted shoots.

"We faced many difficulties while making this film too. Even people close to us caused a lot of problems. Our shoot was stopped for 15 days at a time," Diljit said.

(With inputs from ANI)