Diljit Dosanjh's film Punjab '95 delayed again due to 'unavoidable circumstances'
Mumbai: Singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh announced on Tuesday that his film Punjab '95, which has faced controversies and delays for over a year, will not release as scheduled on February 7.
In an Instagram story, Diljit expressed his disappointment, stating, "We are sorry and it pains us to inform that the movie Punjab '95 will not release on 7th Feb due to circumstances beyond our control." Producer Honey Trehan shared the same note on his social media handle.
Diljit also posted a quote by activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, on whom the film is based: "I pray to the Guru who identifies the truth, to keep this light lit."
The film, which delves into Khalra's exposé of Punjab Police's extra-judicial killings of Sikh youth in the 1990s, has been mired in controversies. It was reportedly stuck with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) for over a year due to its alleged portrayal of Punjab Police. The CBFC had reportedly suggested 120 cuts, but it is unclear if the makers accepted these changes.
A few days ago, Diljit shared the film's trailer on his social media handles and announced its international release on February 7. While the trailer is still available on YouTube in other countries, it has been removed from YouTube India.
Directed by Honey Trehan, Punjab '95 also stars Arjun Rampal in a key role. The new release date is yet to be announced.
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'Strong evidence' available against Saif attacker, police tell court while opposing his bail plea
Mumbai, Jul 25 (PTI): Police have opposed the bail plea of the Bangladeshi national arrested for allegedly stabbing Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan with a knife and injuring him at his home here in January this year, telling a Mumbai court there was "strong evidence" against the accused.
Citing a Forensic Science Laboratory report, police reiterated before the sessions court their earlier claim knife fragments that got lodged near the actor's spine during the attack as well as a part found at the crime spot have matched with the weapon recovered from the accused, Shariful Islam.
These three pieces were part of the same weapon (knife) used to attack the filmstar, the police said in a written response to the accused's plea submitted in the court on Thursday (July 24).
Khan was repeatedly stabbed with a knife by an intruder inside his 12th floor apartment in upscale Bandra on January 16 during a robbery attempt.
The 54-year-old actor underwent surgery at Lilavati Hospital to remove a piece of knife that got lodged near his spine during the attack. He was discharged from the private hospital after five days.
Shariful Islam, a Bangladeshi national, was arrested two days later for allegedly stabbing Khan.
The police, in their response, highlighted that the accused is a Bangladeshi citizen residing illegally in India.
If granted bail, there was a possibility that he may flee India and not appear before the court during the trial. The crime committed by the accused is of a "very serious nature, and strong evidence" is available against him, they argued.
In his bail plea, filed through advocate Vipul Dushing, the accused asserted he was innocent and had no prior criminal record.
Investigation into the case has practically concluded with only the filing of a chargesheet pending, the accused contended while seeking bail.
The alleged attacker has been booked under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) sections related to house trespass, robbery and dacoity with attempt to cause death or grievous injury.
