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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Punjab Police cops withdrawn from Kejriwal's security
Chandigarh, Jan 23 (PTI): Punjab Police personnel deployed in the security of Aam Aadmi Party national convener Arvind Kejriwal have been withdrawn, the state police chief said on Thursday.
"Time to time, we get reports of threats to chief minister Bhagwant Mann and Arvind Kejriwal and we share them with the concerned agencies.
"Following the directions of the Delhi police and the Election Commission today, we withdrew the component of the Punjab police in the security of Kejriwal ji," Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav told reporters in Patiala.
"We showed our concerns to them. We will remain in touch with them. We will share our inputs with the Delhi police," he said.
The development comes ahead of the elections for the 70-member Delhi Assembly on February 5. The poll results are set to be declared on February 8.
