Punjab 95 starring Diljit Dosanjh Faces Major Censorship as Jaswant Singh Khalra’s Widow Opposes Cuts
Diljit Dosanjh’s upcoming movie Punjab 95, which tells the story of human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, is facing big challenges. The film has been stuck in controversy for a while, and now the situation has gotten worse. The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has asked for 120 cuts to be made to Punjab 95. Earlier, they had asked for 85 cuts, but the number has now gone up, creating more problems.
Jaswant Singh Khalra’s widow, Paramjit Kaur Khalra, has openly opposed these changes, saying that the real story of her husband should not be altered. She appealed to the CBFC, asking them not to change the historical facts shown in Punjab 95.
Khalra’s Wife’s Strong Appeal to the Censor Board
In her statement, Paramjit Kaur urged the CBFC to respect the truth of Punjab 95 and not make unnecessary cuts. She also requested the film’s producers to stay true to the story of Jaswant Singh Khalra and not give in to the pressure of censorship. According to her, the Khalra family has the legal right to watch and approve the Punjab 95 before it is released in theaters or online.
Since Punjab 95 touches on the sensitive history of Punjab, Paramjit Kaur has also asked Sri Akal Takht Sahib and the Shiromani Gurdwara Committee to give their opinion after seeing the movie. She hopes that the film will be released without major changes.
Big Changes Ordered by the Censor Board
According to reports, the CBFC’s new committee has asked for changes in all the scenes that mention Punjab and its district, Tarn Taran. They’ve also demanded that all references to Canada and the UK be removed from Punjab 95.
Additionally, the censor board wants the title of the film, Punjab 95, to be changed, arguing that it could hurt people’s sentiments, since Khalra disappeared in 1995. They’ve even asked for the name of the main character, Jaswant Singh Khalra, to be changed. Moreover, scenes involving Gurbani have been asked to be cut from the film.
This growing censorship controversy is a huge blow for the filmmakers and has sparked a debate over whether the movie will be able to stay true to the legacy of Jaswant Singh Khalra. All eyes are now on the CBFC, the filmmakers, and the Khalra family as this issue continues to unfold.
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Guru Randhawa, known for his hit Punjabi songs, recently made his Pollywood debut in the film Shahkot (2024). Directed by Rajiv Dhingra, the movie stars Randhawa as Iqbal, a man mistaken for someone from Shahkot, Pakistan. As Iqbal tries to escape and return to India, he finds himself working for a politician named Abbaji (played by Raj Babbar). Things get complicated when Abbaji’s daughter, Marvi (played by Isha Talwar), falls for Iqbal, even though her father has other plans for her marriage.
While the story of Shahkot had potential, Guru Randhawa’s acting leaves much to be desired. Like many singers who try to become actors, Randhawa seems to rely more on his fame than on improving his acting skills. His performance feels flat, lacking the depth needed for his character. Unfortunately, despite the buzz around his debut, theaters remained empty, and the film didn’t do well at the box office. The opposition from Shiv Sena, which criticized the film for its portrayal of Pakistan and India, also hurt the movie’s performance.
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Guru Randhawa is facing strong opposition from Shiv Sena leaders after the release of his new Punjabi film. According to Shiv Sena Samajwadi National Chairman Honey Bhardwaj and Punjab Chairman Narinder Thapar, Guru Randhawa has glorified Pakistan in the movie and used wrong words to describe India. They have issued a warning to Guru Randhawa, saying that if he does not fix this issue, there will be massive protests, and Shiv Sainiks will burn his effigies across Punjab.
In Shahkot, where the movie is being opposed the most, posters of Guru Randhawa’s film have been torn, and people raised slogans against Pakistan. Sahil Nagpal, the Punjab Vice Chairman of Shiv Sena, was also present when these protests took place.
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Many people saw this as disrespectful towards Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation. Congress leader Raj Kumar Verma was particularly upset and has asked for a sedition case to be filed against the actress. He believes such comments harm the unity of the country and insult India’s history.
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