Diljit Dosanjh says he was termed ‘anti-national’ after Sardaarji 3: ‘My film was shot before Pahalgam attacks, India-Pak matches being played now’

During a concert in Malaysia, Diljit Dosanjh opened up about being termed anti-national for working with Hania Aamir in Sardaarji 3. The performer said while his film was shot before Pahalgam attack in April, cricket matches between the countries are being played after it.

Diljit Dosanjh comments on India-Pakistan matches while his film Sardarji 3 was banned

'Cricket matches are being played now, Sardaarji 3 was shot before Pahalgam': What Diljit Dosanjh said at concert.(Photo: Diljit Dosanjh / Instagram)

Actor and singer Diljit Dosanjh recently spoke about the controversy surrounding his film Sardaarji 3, which starred Pakistani actor Hania Amir and came out after the Pahalgam attacks, Diljit, who was performing in Malaysia, commented about the controversy that entailed — he was personally targeted and the film released globally but not in India — and wondered how India is playing Pakistan in the Asia Cup after the dastardly attacks.

At the concert, Diljit was seen saluting the Indian flag. He later addressed the crowd and said, “Woh mere desh da jhanda hai (That’s my country’s flag). Always respect. If you allow me, I have something to say. When my film Sardaarji 3 was shot in February, the matches were being played. After that, the tragic Pahalgam terror attack happened. At that time, and even now, we have always prayed that the terrorists should receive strict punishment. The difference is that my film was shot before the attack, and the match was played after the attack.”

Big fan of you, Diljit. Much love & respect. ❤️🙏#diljitdosanjh @diljitdosanjh #diljit #Sardarji pic.twitter.com/gRy0NEcW9T

— Chaudhary Parvez (@ChaudharyParvez) September 25, 2025

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He said that he was called ‘anti-national’ after the attacks. “The national media tried their best to portray me as anti-national, but Punjabis and the Sikh community could never go against the nation,” Diljit Dosanjh added. He even shared that while he kept quiet all this time, there are many answers he wants to give. The singer added, “I have many answers, but I kept quiet, kept everything inside me. I didn’t speak. I have many answers. Whoever tells you anything, you shouldn’t take that poison inside you. I have learned that from life. So I didn’t say anythin. There is a lot to say, but I don’t want to do that.”

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The Pahalgam attack took place on April 22 in which 26 tourists were killed. Amid the tension between the two countries, social media accounts, YouTube channels, and all film releases with actors from across the border were banned in India.

Also Read | Amid row over ‘Sardar Ji 3’, chorus grows within Punjabi film industry against casting Pakistani actors

Diljit’s film, starring Hania, was released globally on June 27 but didn’t come out in its primary market, India. India and Pakistan are playing each other in the Asia Cup. While the two teams plated each other, they didn’t shake hands or greet each other.

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