Diljit Dosanjh faces fire for casting Pakistani actress in Sardaar Ji 3

Global superstar Diljit Dosanjh’s film Sardaar Ji 3 is under fire over the casting of Pakistani artistes. The All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) has condemned the inclusion of Hania Aamir in the film.
Suresh Shyamlal Gupta, the president of the All Indian Cine Workers Association has issued a statement calling for nationwide boycott of the film, and has also urged artists across the film industries of Indian to not engage with Diljit in any capacity for any project including live events.
He said, ‘Despite knowing the recent brutal terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, in which 26 innocent Indian lives were lost at the hands of Pakistani-sponsored terrorists, Diljit Dosanjh has shockingly chosen to cast a Pakistani artist. This decision comes at a time when the entire nation, 140 crore Indians, the government, the opposition, and citizens across all walks of life, are united against Pakistan and standing in solidarity with the families of the martyred’.
Film to only release in
overseas territories after row
Punjabi singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh’s new movie Sardaar Ji 3 will only be released in overseas territories following controversy and calls for boycott over the casting of Pakistani actor Hania Aamir.
The movie, the third in Dosanjh’s horror comedy franchise, will release in theatres outside India on June 27. Sardaar Ji 3 Releasing June 27 overseas only. Fadh Lao Bhoond Dian Lattan,’ the actor-singer posted on Instagram.
The All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) criticised Dosanjh and the movie’s team for casting Aamir in the movie.
Through his actions, the AICWA said, Dosanjh has disrespected the sentiments of the nation and insulted the sacrifice of soldiers and civilians.
“His preference for Pakistani talent over Indian artists raises serious questions about his loyalty and priorities,” it added.
Aamir’s presence in the movie has irked many social media users, who expressed their disappointment in the comments section of Dosanjh’s post.
‘Boycott,’ wrote one of the users.
‘Diljit Dosanjh is a traitor,’ another user said.
‘Country first, boycott @diljitdosanjh @teamdiljitglobal,’ wrote another.
Hostilities between India and Pakistan intensified following the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people on April 22. (Agencies)