Govt Considers Mandatory CBFC Certification for OTT Films; ZEE5 Faces Action Over 'Satluj'

The Indian government is considering mandatory Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) approval for films released directly on Over-The-Top (OTT) platforms, following the controversy over the streaming of 'Satluj' without CBFC approval. The film, released on ZEE5 without certification, was later removed due to national security concerns. The government may take action against ZEE5 and enforce the law through state governments and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. The film, based on human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, has sparked political debates ahead of Punjab Assembly elections.