Singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh has responded to the backlash surrounding his upcoming film Sardaar Ji 3, which stars Pakistani actress Hania Aamir. Many have criticised the film for featuring a Pakistani actress. Many have demanded its cancellation in India, citing rising tensions between India and Pakistan.
PRESS RELEASE
Date: 23rd June 2025
Issued by: All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA)AICWA Condemns Inclusion of Pakistani Actress Hania Aamir in Sardar Ji 3
Calls for Boycott of Singer & Producer Diljit Dosanjh
All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) strongly… pic.twitter.com/W2rOhE2jMO
— All Indian Cine Workers Association (@AICWAOfficial) June 23, 2025
Film Was Shot Before Tensions, Says Diljit
In an interview with BBC Asian Network, Diljit finally spoke about the situation. He revealed that the film was completed before the political climate worsened. “Jab yeh film bani thi tab situation sab theek tha. We shot this in Feb and then everything was fine,” he said. He further explained that escalating events afterward were beyond anyone’s control. “Bohut saari badi cheezein humare haath mein nahi hain,” he added.
Amid controversy over Sardar Ji 3 featuring Pakistani actress Hania Aamir, Diljit Dosanjh addressed the issue:
“When we shot the film, relations between India and Pakistan were normal. Now, due to the situation, we’re releasing it overseas only.” @diljitdosanjh pic.twitter.com/dsplT6W8kV— Gagandeep Singh (@Gagan4344) June 25, 2025
Due to the circumstances, the producers have decided to skip the Indian release and focus on an overseas launch. “Toh producers ne decide kiya ki film obviously ab India mein toh nahi lagegi, toh overseas release karte hain,” Diljit shared. “Toh producers ka bohut paisa laga hua hain aur jab yeh film bann rahi thi tab aisa kuch tha nahi.”
Supports Overseas Release, Praises Co-Star Hania Aamir
Acknowledging the financial implications, Diljit noted, “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.”
He continued to back the decision to release the film abroad, stating, “So if the producers want to release it abroad, I support them.”
When asked about working with Hania Aamir, Diljit was full of praise. “She’s very professional. I really respect her work and her privacy. I’m also a very private person myself and I give everyone their space, especially women,” he said. “To the point hi baat hoti hai, zyaada kuch nahi.”
With Sardaar Ji 3 set to release overseas, Diljit’s statement sheds light on the timing, professionalism, and unfortunate politicization of cross-border collaborations in cinema.
