Annu Kapoor backs Satluj OTT takedown, tells Diljit Dosanjh: ‘Why indulge in self-pity? Go to Supreme Court’

Veteran actor Annu Kapoor has joined the debate surrounding the removal of Diljit Dosanjh's film Satluj from an OTT platform, saying he supports the decision if it was taken within the legal framework. He also advised Dosanjh to challenge the move in court rather than expressing disappointment publicly.

Speaking about the controversy, Kapoor questioned why the actor was "indulging in self-pity" and urged him to approach the Supreme Court if he believed the takedown violated his legal rights.

"If you feel injustice has been done, go to the Supreme Court. That's what the legal system is for," Kapoor said, according to reports.

Kapoor calls for legal recourse

Kapoor maintained that disagreements over censorship or content regulation should be resolved through constitutional and judicial mechanisms rather than public campaigns.

He said every citizen has the right to seek legal remedies and argued that the judiciary is the proper authority to determine whether a takedown order is justified.

The actor added that emotional appeals should not replace legal action when constitutional rights are at stake.

Diljit Dosanjh had criticised the removal

The remarks come after Diljit Dosanjh spoke about the removal of Satluj from an OTT platform, saying neither he nor the makers had anticipated the development.

The actor had earlier stated that the team fought the issue independently and did not seek support from the Hindi film industry, describing the experience as a difficult period for everyone associated with the project.

His comments sparked widespread discussion across the entertainment industry and on social media, with several filmmakers and actors expressing differing views on the issue.

Debate over artistic freedom

The controversy has reignited conversations around creative freedom, content regulation and the powers exercised by streaming platforms and regulatory authorities.

While some voices have backed the film's makers and argued for greater artistic freedom, others have maintained that content must comply with applicable laws and regulatory standards.

Kapoor's remarks add another perspective to the ongoing debate, emphasising that legal institutions—not public opinion—should ultimately decide such disputes.

Controversy continues

Neither Diljit Dosanjh nor the makers of Satluj have publicly responded to Kapoor's latest comments.

As discussions continue within the film industry, the controversy is likely to keep the spotlight on the evolving relationship between filmmakers, streaming platforms and the legal framework governing digital content in India.