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Amid tensions between India and Pakistan, Punjabi singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh finds himself at the heart of an unexpected storm. His upcoming film, Sardaar Ji 3, set to release on June 27, features popular Pakistani actress Hania Aamir, whose casting has stirred criticism on social media due to the recent Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor. A cine workers organisation has also demanded a ban on Dosanjh. India had implemented a ban on Pakistani actors and content on various platforms, including OTT services and social media, citing national security concerns during Operation Sindoor. The film will have an international release but will not release in Indian theatres.
While Diljit has not directly commented on the issue, he has uploaded an interview with Grammy Recording Academy President Panos A. Panay where he shared his views on art, music and purpose of his life. Here, while speaking about how art has no boundaries, he said, “Countries are at war, and we don’t have control over these things. But I believe music is something that unites nations. I feel blessed to be part of something that spreads love across nations.”
Diljit went on to say, “I think we need to look beyond nations and focus on Mother Earth.” Calling Earth his mother, the singer said, “All these borders are part of the same Mother Earth, and I belong to her.”
Quoting a line taught by his Guru, Diljit added, “‘Hum aadmi hain ek daami’, meaning ‘We humans are here only for a brief moment.’ We are here for very limited time, we should not waste our time fighting with each other.”
The singer said that he doesn’t want to speak about politics and instead focus on what he knows, “Politics is different space, I don’t want to make blunders by speaking out of turn. But for me, every second is precious, and I want to live it to the fullest.”
Amid all this, Diljit seems to have removed a song teaser from sardaarji 3, which he uploaded on Monday due to the backlash. The song featured actress Hania Aamir. However, Sardaarji 3’s trailer remains on his profile with the caption, “Sardaar ji 3 releasing 27th June OVERSEAS ONLY/Fadh Lao Bhoond Dian Lattan.” The movie will skip India release.
In another development, the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has issued an official directive to ban Diljit Dosanjh and the film’s producers in India. Its president, BN Tiwari told India Today, “None of their films and projects would be allowed to be released in India. There would be complete cooperation from the Indian film industry.” Instagram accounts of Hania Aamir, among many other Pakistani actors, were blocked in India following a “legal request” in the wake of the deadly terror attack in April.
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