Filmmaker and actor Shashi Ranjan opens up about the film ‘Satluj’ and its removal from the OTT platform. Praising the film’s story and emotional depth, he called it one of the best films he had seen in recent times. Recently, he has focused on his strong narrative and powerful performances. On removing the film from OTT, Shashi Ranjan expressed his disapproval of the ban on films rooted in historical subjects, adding that such curves always increase the curiosity of the audience. He added that the depiction of history through cinema will not mislead today’s knowledgeable youth, and expressed the hope that the film will return to a digital platform soon.
Shashi Ranjan praised the emotional depth of the film
Speaking to IANS, Shashi stated, “After a long time, I watched a film that left me with a three-fold reaction. First, I became very emotional after watching the film. Second, the story and the way it was made completely surprised me. After many years, I saw a film with a beautiful narrative and strong emotions. saw.”“I believe that banning any kind of film does not serve any purpose; rather, it causes more harm. When a film is banned, it creates curiosity among people as to why it is banned. I do not believe that showing history to today’s youth will lead them in the wrong direction. I strongly disagree with that idea. watching that film. I feel bad that the film has been pulled from OTT platforms, and I hope it makes a comeback soon,” added Shashi Ranjan.
‘Satluj’ and its removal from OTT
Diljit Dosanjh’s film ‘Satluj’ (previously titled Punjab ’95) has been pulled from India’s ZEE5 streaming platform just 48 hours after its release. This sudden removal follows concerns flagged by government authorities about the film’s portrayal of the allegedly over-policed Punjab police in the 1990s. Hours after being pulled from OTT, the movie reportedly surfaced on the internet through leaks.
