Author: Meera Krishnan

Most films are reviewed, critiqued and discussed when they premiere in cinemas or on OTT platforms. Then there are the outliers, which become newsworthy because of the extraordinary journey they undertake merely to reach an audience. Satluj belongs to this latter category. For four years, the film remained trapped in an interminable battle with the censor board. Originally titled Punjab ’95, it reportedly attracted 127 proposed cuts before languishing in limbo. Eventually, the film resurfaced under a new title, Satluj, and quietly premiered on ZEE5 on 3 July. Just when it appeared to have given audiences the chance to watch…