Diljit Dosanjh's 'Punjab 95' To Release In February? Actor Shares Powerful First Look
New Delhi: The much-anticipated biopic Punjab '95, which stars Punjabi singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh and is based on the story of human rights hero Jaswant Singh Khalra, may finally premiere in theatres in February, according to the singer-actor's social media hints. A strong first look at Diljit's character published on social media has caused a surge of interest in the film, which has experienced various delays owing to regulatory concerns since 2022. Following Diljit's mysterious Twitter captiob titled "Punjab '95. In February," fans began to wonder when the film would be released. ਪੰਜਾਬ ‘95 In February pic.twitter.com/3o1K7GBuvO — DILJIT DOSANJH (@diljitdosanjh) January 11, 2025 Sitting on the floor with an unclean kurta and turban, Diljit gives off an intimidating first impression in the striking first look he shares. His damaged and bloodied face perfectly captures the character's essence, evoking a powerful mix of pain and strength. View this post on Instagram A post shared by DILJIT DOSANJH (@diljitdosanjh) "I Challenge the Darkness" was the accompanying text with the post, which echoes the protagonist Jaswant Singh Khalra's battle. Diljit, in his second social media post, poses as Khalra with his two children, providing an intimate look at the activist's life story. CBFC's Proposed Cuts Troubles with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) have caused the film to be significantly delayed. Among the suggestions made by the CBFC in 2023 was the removal of Jaswant Singh Khalra's name from the film, which would have been a disrespectful gesture towards the activist and his family. The requested cuts ranged from 85 to 120 minutes. Not only that, but the CBFC asked the producers to remove the year 1995—the year in which Khalra vanished—from the title of the film. Fans and critics alike are enraged by the planned alterations, claiming that they will water down the film's authenticity and cultural importance. Produced by Ronnie Screwvala and directed by Honey Trehan, Punjab '95 examines the story of the Sikh activist who was abducted in 1995. Despite some setbacks with the CBFC, the film is looking at a February 2025 release as a potential release date.
New Delhi: The much-anticipated biopic Punjab '95, which stars Punjabi singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh and is based on the story of human rights hero Jaswant Singh Khalra, may finally premiere in theatres in February, according to the singer-actor's social media hints. A strong first look at Diljit's character published on social media has caused a surge of interest in the film, which has experienced various delays owing to regulatory concerns since 2022.
Following Diljit's mysterious Twitter captiob titled "Punjab '95. In February," fans began to wonder when the film would be released.
ਪੰਜਾਬ ‘95
In February pic.twitter.com/3o1K7GBuvO — DILJIT DOSANJH (@diljitdosanjh) January 11, 2025
Sitting on the floor with an unclean kurta and turban, Diljit gives off an intimidating first impression in the striking first look he shares. His damaged and bloodied face perfectly captures the character's essence, evoking a powerful mix of pain and strength.
View this post on Instagram
"I Challenge the Darkness" was the accompanying text with the post, which echoes the protagonist Jaswant Singh Khalra's battle. Diljit, in his second social media post, poses as Khalra with his two children, providing an intimate look at the activist's life story.
CBFC's Proposed Cuts
Troubles with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) have caused the film to be significantly delayed. Among the suggestions made by the CBFC in 2023 was the removal of Jaswant Singh Khalra's name from the film, which would have been a disrespectful gesture towards the activist and his family. The requested cuts ranged from 85 to 120 minutes. Not only that, but the CBFC asked the producers to remove the year 1995—the year in which Khalra vanished—from the title of the film.
Fans and critics alike are enraged by the planned alterations, claiming that they will water down the film's authenticity and cultural importance.
Produced by Ronnie Screwvala and directed by Honey Trehan, Punjab '95 examines the story of the Sikh activist who was abducted in 1995. Despite some setbacks with the CBFC, the film is looking at a February 2025 release as a potential release date.
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