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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Gautam Singhania injured, 2 Indians missing in speedboat accident in Maldives
Male (PTI): Raymond Group Chairman & Managing Director Gautam Hari Singhania has sustained injuries, while two Indian nationals are reported missing after a speedboat capsized near Felidhoo island in the Maldives, according to local media reports.
There were seven people on board at the time of the incident near Vaavu atoll early Friday morning. Two women – a British national and a Russian national - and five Indian men were on board, the Edition.mv reported.
Police said five people fell into the sea when the vessel overturned, including the Russian woman and four Indian men.
Singhania, 60, who was among the tourists, has been rescued.
Citing police, news portal Adhadhu reported that he sustained minor injuries in the accident. He was discharged from the hospital after treatment, it added.
"The two missing persons are Indian nationals," police said, adding that search operations are on.
"The speedboat belongs to his yacht, TT Ashena. The Maldivian Coast Guard is still looking for two people who went missing in the accident," Adhadhu reported.
Citing sources, it said that the vessel involved in the accident was a Cigarette racing boat designed to be driven at high speeds.
Maldives National Defence Force's Male Area Command Coast Guard Second Squadron is searching for the missing individuals. The incident occurred about two nautical miles southwest of Keyodhoo, MNDF said.
