Diljit Dosanjh addressed fans during an Instagram Live session on Monday, a day after his latest film ‘Satluj’ was pulled from OTT. The live session mainly revolved around the abrupt cancellation of the film, but it also gave the actor-singer a chance to respond, with characteristic humor, to a fan’s suggestion that he get a Green Card.
Diljit Dosanjh’s funny response to the Green Card comment
While interacting with the audience during the session, a fan commented, “Paaji green card le lo.” Responding with humor, Diljit replied, “I will take a card and color it green. I am not saying anything. Sab chhodke ye news ban jayegi. (Leaving everything, it will be news) It can’t be like this, it can’t happen. The drama of the world will not end, but I say everything… Everyone should be allowed to go to any country. The whole world must become one. I’m fine, but it can’t be like this, can it?”Rumors of the singer already holding a Green Card have been doing the rounds on the internet and Diljit’s response played directly into the recurring speculation.
Diljit Dosanjh thanks fans for watching ‘Satluj’
During the live session, Diljit expressed his gratitude to everyone who watched the film despite the short window available online. He said, “I came live on Instagram to thank people for watching Satluj.”The ‘Soorma’ singer went on to explain the timing behind the silent release of the film, adding, “What I feared has actually happened. I thought the film would be shot on Monday, but it happened earlier than expected. That’s why we didn’t promote the film. It’s best to release the film (online) without any promotion. Youngsters are now talking about Jaswant home Singh Khalrahal.“The actor also affirmed his ties to his home state, saying, “You can trouble me if you want. I am with Punjab till the day I die.”Diljit said he was relieved that viewers were able to watch the film before it was removed, and encouraged those who had already downloaded it to pass it on. He said:“But I am happy and relieved that the film has finally reached the audience. Many people have downloaded it. If anything is online, it cannot be deleted. I saw a video from Rajasthan where people are watching the movie; I am very happy. Please show it to your friends and everyone around you.”
Diljit Dosanjh reflects on the subject of the film
Talking about the story behind ‘Satluj’, Diljit Dosanjh explained that the film is based on one of the darkest chapters in Punjab from the 1990s, when civilians were allegedly disappeared and cremated without informing their families. He said, “The incident happened in 1995 and they didn’t allow people to talk about it then. It’s happening even now. Hadd ho gayi! (It’s too much! ) I’m a little sad. We’re still standing there, it’s 2026.“Diljit also opened up about the years-long struggle to bring the film to the audience, revealing, “Our shooting was stalled for 10-15 years. It took us 1.5 years to start the film. After editing, the film was stalled for four years. I was with the film for two years; Honey paaji gave the film six years.”
Why was ‘Satluj’ removed from ZEE5?
Originally titled ‘Punjab 95’, the film was submitted to the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) in 2022 but did not receive a clearance certificate. The filmmakers had earlier claimed that the CBFC had asked for as many as 127 cuts. The film was also scheduled to be screened at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in 2023, but the screening was reportedly canceled after objections were raised by the Indian authorities.On July 3, ‘Satluj’ aired quietly on ZEE5 without any promotional campaign. Despite receiving positive responses from critics and audiences, the film was pulled from the platform in just two days.In a statement issued after the takedown, the OTT platform said it continues to stand by the film. Without disclosing the specific reason behind the decision, the streamer said that “in light of current developments,” the film is currently unavailable for streaming.