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

India's stringent censorship board has been a long-standing issue for filmmakers, and the recent case of Diljit Dosanjh’s film 'Satluj' exemplifies this struggle. Censors demanded 127 cuts from the movie, which delves into a grim chapter of police brutality in Punjab, raising concerns about the government's attempts to suppress uncomfortable truths. This situation underscores the broader debate about freedom of expression versus state control in the country, highlighting the tension between artistic integrity and regulatory oversight.