India censors Bollywood's 'Satluj,' claiming it's separatist propaganda

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For more than three years, the Indian film “Satluj” has been stuck in limbo. Its director says India's film regulatory body refused to allow its release in cinema halls unless he made more than 120 cuts. When an Indian streaming platform released the film discreetly earlier this month, it too was forced to take it down.

Officials quoted in local media say the film's portrayal of a separatist insu…

For more than three years, the Indian film “Satluj” has been stuck in limbo. Its director says India's film regulatory body refused to allow its release in cinema halls unless he made more than 120 cuts. When an Indian streaming platform released the film discreetly earlier this month, it too was forced to take it down.

Officials quoted in local media say the film's portrayal of a separatist insu…

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