Diljit Dosanjh Archives - National Times

08 Jul

‘Punjabi voices cannot be erased’: Neeru Bajwa questions removal of Satluj, extends solidarity to Diljit Dosanjh

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Actor Neeru Bajwa has joined the growing chorus of Punjabi artists expressing concern over the removal of Satluj from streaming in India. Without naming any authority responsible for the decision, the actress said she was saddened that the film was taken down before she even had the opportunity to watch it. Taking to Instagram Stories, Neeru described the move as unfair and said it had left her feeling disappointed as someone who takes pride in her Punjabi roots. She also stressed that films reflecting the community's history and identity deserve a platform rather than being restricted. In…

07 Jul

Akal Takht Jathedar Condemns Ban on Satluj, Calls It an Attack on Freedom of Expression

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Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): Akal Takht Sahib Jathedar Singh Sahib Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj has strongly criticised the Union Government's decision to stop the screening of the film Satluj in India. The film, starring Diljit Dosanjh, is based on the life of human rights activist Shaheed Bhai Jaswant Singh Khalra.Describing the move as an attack on freedom of expression, the Jathedar said suppressing the history of atrocities committed against minority Sikhs at a time when human rights are being discussed across the world is unconstitutional and reflects an authoritarian mindset.Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj said Bhai Jaswant Singh Khalra played a crucial…

06 Jul

Diljit Dosanjh Starrer ‘Satluj’ Leaked Online Shortly After Its Abrupt Removal From ZEE5 India

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh)—Shortly after being pulled from the streaming platform ZEE5 in India, the Diljit Dosanjh starrer Satluj has reportedly been leaked online across various piracy networks. Deeply concerned by the rapid spread of the pirated versions, the streaming platform expressed its distress and made an urgent appeal to audiences to reject illicit downloads. In a social media post, ZEE5 stated that they are exploring every legal avenue to bring the film back to viewers through official channels and urged the public to do their part by not supporting piracy. The film, which was abruptly taken down on July 5…

06 Jul

Diljit Dosanjh Speaks Out After Satluj Is Pulled From Streaming Platform, Shares Strong Message Online

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Mumbai (Gurpreet Singh): Punjabi actor and singer Diljit Dosanjh has finally reacted after his film Satluj was removed from ZEE5 in India. Instead of issuing a detailed statement, the actor chose to express his feelings through a social media post that referenced the film's central figure, Jaswant Singh Khalra. Diljit shared a clip from the film on Instagram along with the hashtag #IChallengeTheDarkness. In the accompanying message, he suggested that the treatment of Satluj reflected the challenges once faced by Khalra himself. Though brief, the post carried a strong emotional undertone and immediately drew attention from fans and supporters. The…

05 Jul

Diljit Dosanjh’s Satluj Removed from ZEE5 India Just Two Days After Streaming Debut

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh's highly anticipated and long-delayed social drama Satluj has been abruptly pulled down from the streaming service ZEE5 in India, a mere two days after its digital premiere. The film, which features Dosanjh alongside Arjun Rampal, Kanwaljit Singh, and Suvinder Vicky, had skipped a traditional theatrical run to release directly on the OTT platform on Friday. However, by Sunday evening, subscribers discovered that the title had become completely unavailable for view across the country, sparking massive online debate and speculation. Directed by Honey Trehan, the biographical drama was originally titled Punjab '95 and has been…

22 Jun

Stage Intrusion Briefly Interrupts Diljit Dosanjh’s Concert, Show Continues Without Major Disruption

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San Francisco (Rajeev Sharma): Punjabi music star Diljit Dosanjh's concert in San Francisco witnessed an unexpected interruption when a protester entered the stage during a live performance, creating a brief moment of tension among attendees. Security personnel responded within seconds, removing the individual and restoring normalcy at the venue. Eyewitnesses said the person, carrying a flag linked to a pro-Khalistan campaign, managed to reach the performance area before being intercepted by security staff and local authorities. The incident caused a short-lived commotion, but organisers ensured that the situation remained under control and did not escalate further. Videos shared online show…

13 May

AAP Accuses BJP of Using Gangsters to Intimidate Diljit Dosanjh Following Political Refusal

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) strongly condemned the cowardly attack on the house of renowned Punjabi artist Diljit Dosanjh’s manager. AAP stated that this attack was not just on an individual, but an attack on citizens' security and democratic values. Cabinet Minister Harpal Singh Cheema stated, “Just a few days ago, the BJP had invited Diljit Dosanjh to join their party, which he outrightly rejected. Just two days after this refusal, an attack took place at his manager’s house, and Lawrence Bishnoi claimed responsibility for it. This is not a mere coincidence. It clearly shows that the…

13 May

CM Bhagwant Mann Slams Federal Government Over NEET Scandal and Alleged Intimidation of Diljit Dosanjh

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday slammed the BJP-led Centre over the NEET paper leak, calling it a betrayal of lakhs of students whose dreams were crushed by repeated failures in the examination system. Targeting the BJP on multiple fronts, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann also asserted that after Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh refused to enter politics at the BJP’s behest, a campaign of intimidation had been unleashed against him. Positioning governance and welfare as AAP’s central electoral pitch ahead of the Punjab polls, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann asserted that the party would seek a…

13 May

Punjab Minister Harpal Cheema Alleges BJP Hand Behind Firing at Diljit Dosanjh’s Manager’s Residence

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, Politics, Punjab, TrendingBJP, Diljit Dosanjh, Firing, Harpal Cheema, Punjab News

LGurpreet Singh :- Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Cheema on Wednesday sparked a political storm by alleging that the BJP was behind the firing incident at the residence of Gurpartap Kang, manager of Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh, in Haryana’s Gondar village. Cheema claimed the attack was carried out through the Lawrence Bishnoi gang to intimidate the singer after he allegedly refused to join the BJP. Addressing the media, Cheema accused the BJP of using “questionable tactics” and alleged that gangsters were being used to threaten celebrities and influential personalities across the country. He further claimed that gangster Lawrence Bishnoi was operating…

12 May

Lawrence Bishnoi Gang Claims Responsibility for Firing at Diljit Dosanjh’s Manager’s Residence

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Karnal (Gurpreet Singh): The notorious Lawrence Bishnoi gang has claimed responsibility for a firing incident at the residence of Gurpartap Kang, the manager of renowned Punjabi singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh. The attack reportedly took place late Tuesday night in Gondar village, located in the Karnal district of Haryana. According to a social media post attributed to gang members Tyson Bishnoi, Aarzoo Bishnoi, and Hari Boxer, multiple shots were fired at the property using high-precision Austrian-made weapons. This incident has sent shockwaves through the Punjabi entertainment industry, marking a significant escalation in threats against high-profile celebrities and their management teams.…