Why India Has Spent Years Blocking the Release of Diljit Dosanjh’s ‘Satluj’

India's stringent censorship board has been blocking the release of Diljit Dosanjh's 'Satluj,' demanding 127 cuts that the filmmakers argue are an attempt to suppress a powerful narrative on police brutality in Punjab. The film, which delves into a dark period of enforced disappearances and violence, has become a symbol of resistance against what critics see as entrenched censorship. This controversy highlights the broader debate over artistic freedom versus state control in India, raising questions about the impact of such restrictions on cultural expression.