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Why India Has Spent Years Blocking the Release of Diljit Dosanjh’s ‘Satluj’

NYT World Thursday 09 July 2026, 05:25 UTC By Mujib Mashal and Pragati K.B. 1 min read
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Censors demanded 127 cuts to the film that explores a dark period of police brutality in Punjab state. Filmmakers say it’s the latest, chilling example of entrenched censorship.

Censors demanded 127 cuts to the film that explores a dark period of police brutality in Punjab state. Filmmakers say it’s the latest, chilling example of entrenched censorship.
India (LOCATION) Diljit Dosanjh (PERSON) Punjab (LOCATION)
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