The highly awaited film Punjab 95 is set to make its mark globally. This movie, featuring actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh in the lead role, tells the real-life story of human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra. It highlights his brave efforts to uncover the truth about human rights violations in Punjab during a troubled time. The trailer gives us a glimpse of the challenges faced by Khalra as he fights for justice against powerful forces. It is directed by Honey Trehan and produced by Ronnie Screwvala’s RSVP Movies. But the movie's release has been delayed yet again. Read on to learn the reason behind the delay and Diljit Dosanjh's sad message to his fans.
Punjab 95 Release Delayed: Diljit Dosanjh Shares Sad Message To Fans
The release date of Punjab 95 has been postponed yet again, marking another delay in a 3-year-long series of postponements. Actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh announced this news on his Instagram stories. While sharing the update, Diljit wrote, "We are very sorry, and it pains us to inform you that the movie Punjab 95 will not release on 7th Feb due to circumstances beyond our control."
Along with the announcement, he shared a quote from Jaswant Singh Khalra: "I pray to the Guru, who identifies with truth, to keep this light lit."
Punjab 95 Trailer
The trailer of Punjab 95 was shared by Diljit Dosanjh on Instagram with the caption, “Punjab ’95 releases in Cinemas Internationally only on 7th February. P.S. Full Movie, No Cuts.” The trailer begins with Arjun Rampal’s character discussing Punjab’s political unrest. He mentions key events like Operation Bluestar, Indira Gandhi’s assassination, and the 1984 riots, questioning why Punjab continues to suffer. The visuals show scenes of burning vehicles, protests, and missing person reports in newspapers. A chilling moment shows security personnel firing at civilians. Diljit’s character, Jaswant Singh Khalra, takes on the challenge of investigating these events. His discoveries expose horrifying truths, but his fight for justice turns the State into his enemy.
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Punjab 95 Release Date
Diljit Dosanjhinitially announced that Punjab 95 will be released internationally on 7th February 2025. But the release date has now been delayed with no further notice of a new one. The film won’t be released in India or globally yet because of delays caused by issues with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).
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Punjab 95: Cast And Plot
The film is based on the life of Jaswant Singh Khalra, a human rights activist who worked tirelessly during Punjab’s difficult militancy period. Between 1984 and 1994, Khalra uncovered evidence of thousands of secret mass cremations of unidentified bodies. His discoveries highlighted human rights abuses, but his courage came at a high cost. In 1995, he mysteriously disappeared. Years later, four police officers were convicted of his abduction and murder, with their sentences extended to life imprisonment in 2007.
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The cast includes Diljit Dosanjh as Khalra, along with Arjun Rampal, Jagjeet Sandhu, and Suvinder Vicky.
The film brings attention to an important chapter in India’s history, showcasing Khalra’s bravery and his fight for justice.
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