The upcoming film of Actor Diljit Dosanjh is facing heat for casting Pakistani Actor Hania Aamir. After the Pahalgam Terror attack and Operation Sindoor, Pakistani actors and Singers are banned in India. The music platform, like Spotify, deleted the poster of Actor Mawra Hocane from the movie “Sanam Teri Kasam”. The action shows the intensity of patriotism among Indian’s.
The situation is critical and calls to boycott the film are intensifying. The makers of “Sardaar Ji 3” clarified that the movie will not release in India. Diljit Dosanjh, who co-produced the movie, has now broken his silence on the release of the film.
Speaking on BBC Asian Network, Actor-Singer Diljit Dosanjh said,
“Many decisions were out of his control and backed the producers’ call for an overseas release. Jab ye film bani thi tab situation sab theek tha. We shot this in February….Uske baad, bahut saari badi cheezein humare haath mein nahi hai. Producers ne decide kiya ki film obviously ab India me to nahi lagegi, toh overseas release karte hain. Producers ka bahut paisa laga hua hai aur jab yeh film bann rahi thi tab aisa kuch tha nahin. They know there will be a loss because you’re removing an entire territory. Even when I signed the film, everything was fine. Now the situation is not in our hands. So, if the producers want to release it abroad, I support them.”
By Diljit Dosanjh Actor-Singer
Statement by Sardaar Ji 3 Film Makers
After the statement of Diljit Dosanjh, the makers of the film Saardar Ji 3 backed Diljit’s statement on the movie. The makers issue a statement which says,
“This is to bring to everyone’s kind notice that the film named Sardaar Ji 3 was shot well before the prevailing situation that our country is facing now, and it was never the case that any Pakistani artists was signed or was engaged after the terrorist attack in Pahalgam. We stand united with our country and our fellow countrymen during this sensitive time. Considering the same, we had decided not to release the film or any of its promotional content in India until the situation becomes opportune.”
By Sardaar Ji 3 Film Makers
FWICE Raises Red Flag on Sardaar Ji 3
The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) is against the release of the movie Sardaar Ji 3, and the Chief Advisor and President of FWICE released a statement on Diljit’s remark.
“When an entire country is against that nation, you cherry-pick a Pakistani actor. You are trying to be arrogant, trying to be careless about the emotions of this country. That is why FWICE has taken note of it. Diljit has not responded and condemned what this actress, Hania Aamir, has spoken about Operation Sindoor and our country.
By Ashoke Pandit, Chief Advisor of FWICE
“Disputes Diljit and the makers’ claim that the film will face major financial losses if it is not released. He emphasizes that the federation holds no personal grudges against Diljit but insists that the call for action is in the country’s best interests. Film ka foreign mein shoot hua hai, Pakistan ke 4-5 artiste hain, aur Diljit itne bade star hain, to paise to lagenge. Agar paise itne hai to hum chanda ikatha kara sakte hai aur India se de denge. India mein bahut patriotic.”
By BN Tiwari, President of FWICE
Diljit’s Former Manager defended him
The former manager of Diljit Dosanjh, Sonali Singh, has defended him by posting a post on her Insta handle.
“In a career spanning over two decades, Diljit Dosanjh has become a cultural icon not only for India but for the global stage. Yet, time and again, he has been placed under the scanner, especially as a proud Sikh, a Punjabi, and an artist who has chosen to represent India with quiet pride rather than loud declarations. Despite being repeatedly targeted, Diljit has never resorted to outrage. His consistent message in interviews, music, films, and public appearances has always been rooted in love, unity, and kindness.”
By Sonal Singh, Former Manager of Diljit
Mika Singh slams Diljit
Singer Mika Singh posted an Insta story and called Diljit irresponsible for working with a Pakistani actor. In his post, he shows that the country’s interest should be a priority.
“Before releasing any content involving artists from across the border, they should think twice, especially when our nation’s dignity is at stake.”
By Mika Singh, Singer
Mika also referred, a movie, Abir Gulaal, starring actor Fawad Khan, which was denied a release in India amid controversy. It should have served as a lesson fir Diljit before choosing to work with Hania.
Neeru Bajwa deletes Sardaar Ji 3 Posts from Instagram
Neeru Bajwa is the co-star of Diljit Dosanjh’s movie “Sardaar Ji 3”, has deleted all the social media posts about the film from her Instagram feed. However, she posted a song from the film on her Instagram story.
Guru’s X Post, A dig at Diljit
Singer Guru Randhawa has recently posted a cryptic post on the X handle. However, his X account was not available, denoting that Guru deactivated his account from the X handle. Guru Randhawa X post reads:
“Lakh pardesi hoyieee, Apna desh nhi bhandi daa. Jehre mulk da khayie, us da buran ahi mangi da”.
By Guru Randhawa, Singer
The post means, even if you become a foreigner, you should never betray your own country. One should never wish for the illness for the country that feeds you.
FWICE Demands to Remove Diljit from Border 2
Amidst the tension on the release of Diljit’s movie, Sardaar Ji 3, a growing demand for the removal of Diljit from the movie, Border 2. The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) wrote a letter to the filmmakers, urging them to drop Diljit from the film. FWICE also wrote a letter to Home Minister Amit Shah and Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, urging them to withdraw the permission to shoot Border 2 at the National Defence Academy in Pune.
However, as per the source, the filmmakers are not planning to remove Diljit from the movie, Border 2. Read what the filmmaker has to say:
“There is no plan to replace or remove Diljit from Border 2. The announcement about his casting was made almost nine months ago, before the unfortunate occurrence (Pahalgam Terror attack). Almost 50% of the film’s shooting is done, so making any change at this point is not possible.”
By Boarder 2 Film Maker
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