Indian singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh has announced a delay in the release of his film Punjab 95, which was originally slated for a February 7 release.
Taking to Instagram, Dosanjh made this announcement that the film release date is postponed.
“We deeply regret to inform you that Punjab 95 will not release on February 7 due to circumstances beyond our control,” the note read.
Earlier the actor shared the teaser of his much-anticipated film, Punjab 95 on his account.
Diljit shared the teaser with caption, “Full movie, no cuts,” along with the hashtag #ChallengeTheDarkness.
Directed by Honey Trehan and produced by Ronnie Screwvala, the film is set to release in cinemas on February 7.
As per the teaser, Punjab 95 is based on true story of Sikh rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra. Jaswant fearlessly uncovered over 25,000 cases of unlawful killings, kidnapping and secret cremations carried out by Punjab Police.
The film follows his unwavering quest for justice, culminating in his abduction, torture, and tragic murder—crimes for which six police officers were later convicted.
Diljit Dosanjh takes on the role of Khalra, delving into the disappearance of Sukhdev Singh. The teaser highlights Khalra’s unwavering commitment to uncovering the truth, despite the personal risks he faces in exposing realities behind the case.
According to Indian media reports, the film encountered numerous obstacles, with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). Board recommended 120 cuts in the film due to its sensitive content. Although delayed for years, the film received approval from Khalra’s family after a private screening in 2022.
