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A Banned Film About Police Abuse Is Getting More Popular in India
The Indian government tried to hide a movie about police misconduct, but their plan backfired as more people are now watching it.
A digital graphic showing a film projector casting light in a dark room, symbolizing the spread of the banned movie Satluj.
By John Doe
Reporting from India 
Aug. 20, 2026, 1:49 a.m. - 8 hours ago
The Indian government recently tried to stop a film from being seen. The movie is called "Satluj." It tells stories about real-life abuse by the police.
Officials removed the film from streaming platforms. They hoped people would stop talking about it. However, the plan did not work. In fact, it had the opposite effect.
Because the government tried to censor the movie, more people became curious about it. The film is now gaining a lot of popularity. People are holding private screenings in the state of Punjab to show the movie to others.
By trying to hide the film, the authorities made people want to see it even more. Now, the stories about police actions are reaching a bigger audience than before.
Source: NPR
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