Actor Gul Panag speaks to NDTV about the Satluj row, drawing on her experiences growing up in Punjab during the period of militancy. She says Punjab’s rejection of separatism is not a recent development and should not be treated as fragile or easily undermined. Panag also argues that uncomfortable parts of history still need to be addressed in public life, including through films, and warns against banning movies that depict such episodes.
Her comments reflect a view that portraying historical events—however contentious—should not automatically lead to censorship or restrictions. The discussion focuses on how Punjab’s identity and political stance on separatism are understood, and on the broader question of whether cultural content should be curtailed due to controversy.
The report presents her remarks as personal perspective informed by her upbringing, while not attributing specific details of the “Satluj row” beyond her reactions to the issues raised.
