In interviews reported by NDTV and Times of India, Satluj writer Niren Bhatt responds to claims that the India ban and removal of the Diljit Dosanjh starrer “Satluj” from Zee5 are part of a marketing “stunt.” Bhatt says the film is made with theatres in mind and that the team expected it to reach audiences through positive word of mouth, comparing the strategy to his earlier reference “Main Vaapas Aaunga.”
Times of India also reports that Bhatt attributes the title’s removal from the platform to government orders linked to security concerns rather than promotional tactics, urging viewers not to seek pirated copies circulating online. He calls for patience until an official streaming option becomes available.
Across the reports, Bhatt emphasises the film’s intended theatrical viewing experience and frames the controversy as driven by compliance or security processes, while noting the production’s inspiration and past issues around certification.
