India, July 6 -- Days after its release on Zee5 India, Satluj, earlier titled Punjab 95, was taken down from the streaming platform on Sunday. The film was put on "pause" in India amid positive reviews from critics and audiences alike, but also criticism from political leaders.

Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal criticised the move, saying he was "shocked and saddened" by the removal of the film from Zee5. He added that a "powerful" film that shows Punjab's "painful history" cannot be silenced.

Taking to X, Badal wrote, "Shocked and saddened by the arbitrary removal of #Satluj from #ZEE5 in India. A powerful film that courageously unveils Punjab's painful history and honours the supreme sacrifice of S. Jaswant Singh Ji Kh...