When Indian authorities scrubbed the biopic of activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, local villagers and activists turned its censorship into a grassroots movement. n.pr/4wHN6Jn
How India's blocking of a film exposing real-life police abuses backfired
When Indian authorities scrubbed the biopic of activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, local villagers and activists turned its censorship into a grassroots movement.
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August 19, 2026 at 10:35 AM
When Indian authorities scrubbed the biopic of activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, local villagers and activists turned its censorship into a grassroots movement. n.pr/4wHN6Jn
#OtD 27 Oct 1995 human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra was killed in police custody in India. He had been visiting villages documenting extrajudicial killings of Sikhs by the Indian state, attracting widespread support stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/9960...
October 27, 2025 at 2:00 PM
#OtD 27 Oct 1995 human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra was killed in police custody in India. He had been visiting villages documenting extrajudicial killings of Sikhs by the Indian state, attracting widespread support stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/9960...
As Diljit Dosanjh prepares for an international release of his film on Shaheed Bhai Jaswant Singh Khalra, and as it appears it won't release in India, we reshare this piece asking could India ever allow a movie truly reflecting Khalra's life.
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Shamsher Singh: Can Diljit Dosanjh Portray Shaheed Bhai Jaswant Singh Khalra?
"Indian 'showbiz' does not have the space, capacity, or interest to accurately depict the fight that Shaheed Bhai Jaswant Singh took on..."
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January 19, 2025 at 5:02 PM
As Diljit Dosanjh prepares for an international release of his film on Shaheed Bhai Jaswant Singh Khalra, and as it appears it won't release in India, we reshare this piece asking could India ever allow a movie truly reflecting Khalra's life.
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Today, we commemorate the 41st anniversary of the Sikh Genocide of 1984. From honoring Bhai Jaswant Singh Khalra to combating transnational repression, we remain committed to the fight against injustice.
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October 31, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Today, we commemorate the 41st anniversary of the Sikh Genocide of 1984. From honoring Bhai Jaswant Singh Khalra to combating transnational repression, we remain committed to the fight against injustice.
Read more: thesikh.co/remembering-...
Read more: thesikh.co/remembering-...
Jaswant Singh Khalra challenged a state’s power to make people disappear. His story demands to be seen.
Join HfHR & @Roosevelt_House for SATLUJ, starring @diljitdosanjh, plus a talk with director @HoneyTrehan.
Oct 13, 4 PM • NYC
#HumanRights
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Join HfHR & @Roosevelt_House for SATLUJ, starring @diljitdosanjh, plus a talk with director @HoneyTrehan.
Oct 13, 4 PM • NYC
#HumanRights
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October 7, 2026 at 4:07 PM
Jaswant Singh Khalra challenged a state’s power to make people disappear. His story demands to be seen.
Join HfHR & @Roosevelt_House for SATLUJ, starring @diljitdosanjh, plus a talk with director @HoneyTrehan.
Oct 13, 4 PM • NYC
#HumanRights
buff.ly/oVwzPgI
Join HfHR & @Roosevelt_House for SATLUJ, starring @diljitdosanjh, plus a talk with director @HoneyTrehan.
Oct 13, 4 PM • NYC
#HumanRights
buff.ly/oVwzPgI
Good energy at the USPS Fight Like Hell march and rally in San Jose. Rockstar Rep. Zoe Lofgren, CA Assemblymen Ash Khalra and Patrick Ahrens, SJ officials, and union leaders brought the fire to resist privatization of US Mail.
March 23, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Good energy at the USPS Fight Like Hell march and rally in San Jose. Rockstar Rep. Zoe Lofgren, CA Assemblymen Ash Khalra and Patrick Ahrens, SJ officials, and union leaders brought the fire to resist privatization of US Mail.
Meet our speakers for “Challenging the Darkness: A Teach-In on the Life and Legacy
of Bhai Jaswant Singh Khalra.” www.sikhcoalition.org/blog/2025/re...
of Bhai Jaswant Singh Khalra.” www.sikhcoalition.org/blog/2025/re...
REGISTER TODAY: Learn About Jaswant Singh Khalra
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July 31, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Meet our speakers for “Challenging the Darkness: A Teach-In on the Life and Legacy
of Bhai Jaswant Singh Khalra.” www.sikhcoalition.org/blog/2025/re...
of Bhai Jaswant Singh Khalra.” www.sikhcoalition.org/blog/2025/re...
“Fresno’s School District made history in naming a new elementary school after a Sikh human rights activist.
Opening in Aug, Jaswant Singh Khalra Elementary will be the 1st public school in N. America to be named after a person of Sikh descent!" bit.ly/3QoGCw8
Opening in Aug, Jaswant Singh Khalra Elementary will be the 1st public school in N. America to be named after a person of Sikh descent!" bit.ly/3QoGCw8
February 17, 2025 at 8:47 PM
“Fresno’s School District made history in naming a new elementary school after a Sikh human rights activist.
Opening in Aug, Jaswant Singh Khalra Elementary will be the 1st public school in N. America to be named after a person of Sikh descent!" bit.ly/3QoGCw8
Opening in Aug, Jaswant Singh Khalra Elementary will be the 1st public school in N. America to be named after a person of Sikh descent!" bit.ly/3QoGCw8
WATCH: Sikh Coalition Education Director and Bakersfield, California, Vice-Mayor Manpreet Kaur attended the opening of Jaswant Singh Khalra Elementary School in Fresno, California, last week.
Listen to her interview with Punjabi Radio USA!
Listen to her interview with Punjabi Radio USA!
July 1, 2025 at 11:24 PM
WATCH: Sikh Coalition Education Director and Bakersfield, California, Vice-Mayor Manpreet Kaur attended the opening of Jaswant Singh Khalra Elementary School in Fresno, California, last week.
Listen to her interview with Punjabi Radio USA!
Listen to her interview with Punjabi Radio USA!
Commemorate the upcoming 30th anniversary of the murder of Jaswant Singh Khalra, a dedicated human rights activist, with a local resolution.
Learn more and view our advocacy toolkit --> thesikh.co/jsk-toolkit
Learn more and view our advocacy toolkit --> thesikh.co/jsk-toolkit
[TAKE ACTION] The Upcoming 30th Anniversary of the Murder of Jaswant Singh Khalra
Use our advocacy toolkit to propose local resolutions.
thesikh.co
July 1, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Commemorate the upcoming 30th anniversary of the murder of Jaswant Singh Khalra, a dedicated human rights activist, with a local resolution.
Learn more and view our advocacy toolkit --> thesikh.co/jsk-toolkit
Learn more and view our advocacy toolkit --> thesikh.co/jsk-toolkit
SCENE: On Oct. 11, Sikh Coalition Executive Director, Harman Singh, and our Senior Education Manager, Savleen Singh, attended the Jaswant Singh Khalra Legacy 5K in Troy, Michigan.
October 20, 2025 at 9:24 PM
SCENE: On Oct. 11, Sikh Coalition Executive Director, Harman Singh, and our Senior Education Manager, Savleen Singh, attended the Jaswant Singh Khalra Legacy 5K in Troy, Michigan.
WATCH: Great coverage from @abc30_actionnews featuring this week's ribbon cutting ceremony at Jaswant Singh Khalra Elementary School! The Sikh Coalition was in attendance at the ceremony & we extend our congratulations to all involved with this profoundly important event.
June 28, 2025 at 1:13 PM
WATCH: Great coverage from @abc30_actionnews featuring this week's ribbon cutting ceremony at Jaswant Singh Khalra Elementary School! The Sikh Coalition was in attendance at the ceremony & we extend our congratulations to all involved with this profoundly important event.
How Jaswant Singh Khalra uncovered police brutality in Punjab, and what price he paid for it https://mrf.lu/2NzNS
July 9, 2026 at 11:05 AM
How Jaswant Singh Khalra uncovered police brutality in Punjab, and what price he paid for it https://mrf.lu/2NzNS
Banned movie on police murders of Sikhs struggles to reach audience. "...director Honey Trehan [said] officials on India’s film certification board stalled them for nearly 4 years. ….2 days after releasing [it online] in July, the... streaming platform... took it down..." www.npr.org/2026/08/19/g...
How India's blocking of a film exposing real-life police abuses backfired
When Indian authorities scrubbed the biopic of activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, local villagers and activists turned its censorship into a grassroots movement.
www.npr.org
August 20, 2026 at 2:32 AM
Banned movie on police murders of Sikhs struggles to reach audience. "...director Honey Trehan [said] officials on India’s film certification board stalled them for nearly 4 years. ….2 days after releasing [it online] in July, the... streaming platform... took it down..." www.npr.org/2026/08/19/g...
The Sikh Coalition was excited to join last week’s opening of Jaswant Singh Khalra Elementary School in Fresno, California.
We extend our warmest congratulations to Jakara Movement, the Central Unified School District, the local sangat, and the greater Fresno community.
We extend our warmest congratulations to Jakara Movement, the Central Unified School District, the local sangat, and the greater Fresno community.
July 1, 2025 at 5:30 PM
The Sikh Coalition was excited to join last week’s opening of Jaswant Singh Khalra Elementary School in Fresno, California.
We extend our warmest congratulations to Jakara Movement, the Central Unified School District, the local sangat, and the greater Fresno community.
We extend our warmest congratulations to Jakara Movement, the Central Unified School District, the local sangat, and the greater Fresno community.
Diljit Dosanjh looks bruised, in immense pain in ‘Punjab '95’ first look
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Diljit Dosanjh looks bruised, in immense pain in ‘Punjab '95’ first look - Yes Punjab News
"Diljit Dosanjh unveils first look from his upcoming movie ‘Punjab '95’, portraying human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra. The film delves into Khalra's impactful investigation during Punjab's mi...
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Diljit Dosanjh looks bruised, in immense pain in ‘Punjab '95’ first look
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Not all cops... but always cops
Jaswant Singh Khalra - Wikipedia
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July 15, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Not all cops... but always cops
"In 1995, a few months after he made the allegations, Khalra disappeared from his home. His body was never found. A decade later, an Indian trial court convicted six police officers for his abduction and murder."
August 20, 2026 at 2:36 AM
"In 1995, a few months after he made the allegations, Khalra disappeared from his home. His body was never found. A decade later, an Indian trial court convicted six police officers for his abduction and murder."
The sudden removal of the Punjabi film Satluj from an OTT platform, within 48 hours of its release, has sparked a renewed interest on the life of the human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra and his fight for justice against extrajudicial cremations in the 1990s in Punjab.
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July 9, 2026 at 11:02 AM
The sudden removal of the Punjabi film Satluj from an OTT platform, within 48 hours of its release, has sparked a renewed interest on the life of the human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra and his fight for justice against extrajudicial cremations in the 1990s in Punjab.
Link in the comment.
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SAVE THE DATE for “Challenging the Darkness: A Teach-In on the Life and Legacy of Jaswant Singh Khalra. thesikh.co/teach-jsk
July 24, 2025 at 5:23 PM
SAVE THE DATE for “Challenging the Darkness: A Teach-In on the Life and Legacy of Jaswant Singh Khalra. thesikh.co/teach-jsk