Singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh has finally opened up about the controversy around his film โSardaarji 3โ starring Pakistani actress Hania Aamir and the recent India-Pakistan match.
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Speaking at his concert in Kuala Lumpur, Dosanjh clarified that his film was shot before the Pahalgam terror attack, while the match took place afterward.
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Several clips from the concert have gone viral on social media, showing the singer seeking permission from the audience before his brief speech.
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“When my film ‘Sardaar Ji 3’ was made in February, the matches were being played. But then the tragic Pahalgam terror attack happened. Since then, we have always prayed that the terrorists should receive the strictest punishment. There is a difference as my film was shot before the attack, and the match was played afterwards,” he said.
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Diljit went on to assert that he would never go against the country, sparking loud cheers and applause. “I have a lot of things to say, but I chose to keep silent and keep it inside. I don’t want to do it,” he added.
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The controversy surrounding โSardaar Ji 3โ started over the casting of Pakistani actress Hania Aamir. The film, which was released on June 27 in theatres worldwide, faced immense backlash amid the India-Pakistan tensions in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack.
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After the massive backlash from the film fraternity, FWICE and social media, the makers of โSardaar Ji 3โ announced that they will not release the movie in India.
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On the work front, Diljit will soon be seen in โBorder 2โ, also starring Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, and Ahan Shetty.