North India Statesman
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News India Live, Digital Desk: Whenever cinema tries to show something that is too close to reality, controversies often arise. Actor Daljit Dosanjh’s film for a long time ‘Punjab 95’ In the headlines, but not for the glamor of the films, but because of the scissors of the Censor Board (CBFC). Now a face has been added to this whole controversy, whose words have forced both the government and the censor board to think.
Actually, retired Justice Ranjit Singh has now broken his silence on this matter. He has clearly said that this film should be released without any cuts. His demand has sparked a new debate from social media to the corridors of Delhi and Punjab.
What is the matter?
This film is based on the life of famous human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra. Who had exposed the truth of anonymous murders during the difficult times of Punjab. The Censor Board has taken a tough stance regarding this film from the beginning. First the film got the label of ‘Unlawful Activities’ and then news came that more than 80 ‘cuts’ were suggested in it. Now the question is that if the soul of the film is cut off, then how will its story reach the people?
Justice Ranjit Singh’s opinion
Justice Ranjit Singh, who has himself conducted many important investigations related to Punjab, believes that history should be shown as it was. He said that suppressing freedom of expression and historical truth is not good for democracy. In his view, if the CBFC removes important parts of the film, the seriousness of the film will be lost and the sacrifice of a personality like Jaswant Singh Khalra will be diminished.
Not just a film, a question of emotions
If seen, ‘Punjab 95’ is not just a film of Diljit Dosanjh. For the people of Punjab and history lovers, this is a means to know the truth which people often want to erase from the pages. Daljeet, who always gives goosebumps with his acting, has worked hard for this film. Now fans say that when the base of the film is based on truth, then why make any cuts in it?
What will be the future?
After Justice Ranjit Singh’s appeal, the ball is now in the Censor Board’s court. Will she change her mind after the intervention of a big personality? Or will we never get to see the real avatar of ‘Punjab 95’?
The reality is that films are not just entertainment, they are the mirror of society. And when someone tries to clean that mirror, the greatest humanity is to support him. This film of Daljit Dosanjh stands today at the crossroads between truth and restrictions.
