Paramjit Kaur Khalra, the wife of human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, has publicly stated that the Khalra family has approved the version of the film 'Satluj,' which is based on her husband's life and is now streaming on the OTT platform ZEE5. The film, which originally faced multiple certification hurdles and title changes, finally reached audiences after years of political obstacles and numerous challenges.
Family's Statement on Social Media
In a statement posted on social media, Paramjit Kaur said the version now being released was the same original version first screened for the family. Despite immense pressure and repeated attempts to force changes, the film's original spirit and truth had been preserved, she emphasized. She expressed relief that the movie based on her husband's life, struggle, and legal battle had finally been made available to the public.
Authenticity and Integrity of the Film
Paramjit Kaur underlined that her husband's entire life was a testament to fearless struggle for truth, justice, and human rights. She stressed the importance to the family that his story, and the persecution faced by Sikhs, be presented without distortion or exaggeration and with complete honesty. She thanked director Honey Trehan for standing firm on his principles and refusing to compromise the film's artistic and historical integrity. She noted that Trehan had authentically portrayed both the painful truth of more than 25,000 unclaimed bodies and Khalra's legal struggle to bring the truth of the Sikh struggle before the world. His commitment to preserving the spirit of this chapter of history deserved deep respect, she added.
Hope for the Film's Impact
Paramjit Kaur expressed hope that the film would serve as a fitting tribute to Khalra's legacy and inspire audiences worldwide to reflect on and uphold the values of truth, justice, accountability, and human dignity.
Background of the Film
The film, earlier titled 'Ghallughara' and later 'Punjab 95,' was released as 'Satluj' on ZEE5 after prolonged certification hurdles that included multiple suggested cuts and a mandated title change. Directed by Honey Trehan and produced by RSVP Movies and MacGuffin Pictures, it stars Diljit Dosanjh in the lead role along with Arjun Rampal, Kanwaljit Singh, Suvinder Vicky, and Geetika Vidya Ohlyan.
Jaswant Singh Khalra's Legacy
Khalra, who exposed thousands of alleged illegal killings and secret cremations during the militancy era in Punjab, disappeared in September 1995 after being allegedly abducted outside his Amritsar home. He was later confirmed killed. The film aims to bring his story and the broader Sikh struggle to a global audience.
