Satluj

Satluj Story

Satluj, originally announced as Ghallughara and later titled Punjab ’95, is a Hindi-language biographical crime drama directed by Honey Trehan. The film stars Diljit Dosanjh as human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, whose investigation into the illegal cremation of unidentified bodies in Punjab exposed one of the country’s most controversial human rights issues. The ensemble cast includes Arjun Rampal, Suvinder Vicky, Kanwaljit Singh, Geetika Vidya Ohlyan, Jagjeet Sandhu, and Varun Badola, all portraying pivotal characters connected to Khalra’s relentless pursuit of justice. After spending nearly three years in censorship limbo and undergoing multiple title changes, the film was finally released worldwide in its original, uncut form on ZEE5 under the title Satluj. The narrative follows Khalra’s fearless investigation into enforced disappearances and custodial killings, highlighting the immense personal risks he faced while challenging powerful institutions. Diljit Dosanjh delivers one of the most emotionally charged performances of his career, supported by Arjun Rampal and Suvinder Vicky in significant roles. Directed with a grounded and realistic approach by Honey Trehan, the film combines courtroom drama, investigative storytelling, and human emotion to honor the legacy of a man who sacrificed everything in the fight for truth. Since its OTT premiere, Satluj has received praise for its performances, emotional impact, and its respectful portrayal of an important chapter in Punjab’s history.

Satluj Casts

Diljit Dosanjh

Arjun Rampal

Suvinder Vicky

Kanwaljit Singh

Geetika Vidya Ohlyan

Jagjeet Sandhu

Varun Badola

Satluj Trailer

FAQs About Satluj

• What is Satluj about?
  

  Satluj chronicles the life, courage, and struggle of human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, who exposed illegal disappearances and extrajudicial killings in Punjab during the 1990s.

• What genre is Satluj?
  

  It is a biographical social drama.

• Who plays Jaswant Singh Khalra in Satluj?
  

  Diljit Dosanjh portrays human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra.

• Who directed Satluj?
  

  The film is directed by Honey Trehan.

• Who are the lead actors in Satluj?
  

  The film stars Diljit Dosanjh, Arjun Rampal, Suvinder Vicky, Kanwaljit Singh, and Geetika Vidya Ohlyan in pivotal roles.

• When was Satluj released?
  

  Satluj premiered on 3 July 2026 after several years of delays and censorship-related issues.

• Where can you watch Satluj?
  

  The film is streaming exclusively on ZEE5.

• What makes Satluj unique?
  

  Originally announced as Ghallughara and later renamed Punjab '95, the film was eventually released as Satluj in its uncut form after a prolonged censorship battle.