Diljit Dosanjh's 'Punjab 95' Release Delayed Again Over Censorship Disputes

The film, based on activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, faces ongoing challenges with India's censor board and political sensitivities.

The release of 'Punjab 95,' starring Diljit Dosanjh, has been postponed from its scheduled February 7 global release date due to unresolved issues with India's Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).
The CBFC previously suggested 120 cuts to the film, citing its sensitive depiction of Punjab Police's alleged extrajudicial killings during the 1990s, though it is unclear if the filmmakers complied.
The movie, directed by Honey Trehan, chronicles the life of human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, who exposed mass cremations and illegal killings in Punjab before his abduction and murder in 1995.
The film has faced multiple delays over three years, including its removal from the Toronto International Film Festival lineup in 2023, reportedly due to political pressures.
The trailer for 'Punjab 95' has been removed from YouTube India, sparking criticism on social media, though it remains accessible in other countries.