As dusk settled over Gurdaspur's fields, villagers gathered in the courtyard of a Sikh temple in Tatley village, Gurdaspur district, Punjab, India, to watch a movie that has been blocked by Indian officials. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Associated Press.
'Satluj' tells the true tale of a human rights activist. Inderjeet Singh Bains, who coordinated the screening, spoke to The Associated Press at the Sikh temple on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, highlighting the film's significance.
The film, set during the Punjab insurgency, has faced censorship from Indian authorities. However, community screenings in rural areas are allowing the film to reach audiences, bypassing official approval.