India, July 9 -- Ever since Satluj briefly premiered on Zee5 before being taken down, the film has remained at the centre of conversations. While the controversy surrounding its removal grabbed headlines, many viewers have been equally curious about the characters and the real people behind them.

Directed by Honey Trehan, Satluj is inspired by the life of human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra whose investigation into illegal cremations during Punjab's militancy years became one of India's most significant human rights cases.

Here's a look at who plays whom in the film and the real-life figures that inspired them.

Diljit Dosanjh As Jaswant Singh Khalra

Diljit Dosanjh steps into the role of Jaswant Singh Khalra, the human rights ac...