Mumbai/IBNS, July 13 -- Amid the growing debate over censorship following Zee5's removal of Satluj, actor Varun Badola, who plays an advocate in the Diljit Dosanjh-starrer, has strongly criticised the decision, describing it as "robbery under broad daylight."

In an interview with News18, Badola said the film's removal had deprived audiences of the opportunity to judge it for themselves.

He added that the film merely presented a point of view and deserved to be seen by audiences.

Badola also distanced himself from reports that Diljit Dosanjh had urged fans during an Instagram Live session to circulate downloaded copies of the film after it was taken down.

While acknowledging the extraordinary circumstances, Badola said he could not end...