Why a Diljit Dosanjh film vanished from streaming after two days

The filmmakers challenged the CBFC's demands in the Bombay High Court but later withdrew their petition, opting to accept the board's changes in the hope of securing certification, The Hindu newspaper reported. Trehan later said the list of requested cuts and changes kept growing despite efforts to resolve the dispute.The CBFC has not publicly commented on his account. The BBC has sought comments from the board.These unresolved issues led to the project remaining in limbo for nearly three years.Last week, however, the makers announced that the film would bypass a theatrical release and instead premiere directly on ZEE5 under a new title, Satluj.On the day Satluj landed on ZEE5, Trehan said the film had been released "without any cuts or compromises" in the form originally intended by the filmmakers, although they had been unable to retain the title Punjab '95.Films released in cinemas in India must be certified by the CBFC under the Cinematograph Act, but those released directly on streaming platforms do not require its approval.Instead, streaming platforms like ZEE5 are governed by the Information Technology Rules, 2021, which mandate age ratings, a code of ethics and a grievance mechanism, but do not exempt them from takedown orders under Indian law.After the film's removal from the streaming platform for Indian audiences, Trehan told The Indian Express newspaper, "I am at a loss right now. I don't know how to react to this development."