Diljit Dosanjh Responds to 'Sardaar Ji 3' Casting Backlash, Acknowledges Potential Box Office Loss
Diljit Dosanjh addresses controversy over Hania Aamir’s casting in 'Sardaar Ji 3', saying the film may face losses but clarifies it was shot before the Pahalgam attack.
Diljit Dosanjh Responds to 'Sardaar Ji 3' Casting Backlash, Acknowledges Potential Box Office Loss
Actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh has broken his silence over the rising backlash regarding Pakistani actress Hania Aamir’s casting in his upcoming film 'Sardaar Ji 3'. Amid calls for a boycott following heightened political sensitivities, Dosanjh clarified that the movie was filmed well before the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, and that the controversy is now unfairly affecting the film’s release.
“We Will Suffer Losses,” Says Diljit
Acknowledging public sentiment, Diljit admitted that ‘Sardaar Ji 3’ may face financial setbacks at the box office because of the backlash. However, he stressed that the intention behind casting Hania Aamir was purely artistic and had nothing to do with politics.
“We didn’t plan this with any agenda. The shoot took place long before the incident. Unfortunately, timing has made it seem otherwise,” Diljit said in a recent interview.
Backlash After Pahalgam Attack
Tensions heightened after a terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, which triggered widespread anger across India. As a result, several social media users began questioning the inclusion of a Pakistani artist in a mainstream Indian film.
Calls for a boycott of ‘Sardaar Ji 3’ started trending, with netizens arguing that the casting was “insensitive” in light of the national tragedy.
Support and Criticism
While the backlash has been loud, many fans and industry voices have come out in support of artistic freedom, arguing that cinema should not be politicized, especially when projects are completed well before such incidents occur.
Diljit remained firm in his belief that artists should not become scapegoats in situations they didn’t cause, stating that his team only aimed to create entertainment and didn’t anticipate such a backlash.
As ‘Sardaar Ji 3’ gears up for release, Diljit’s honest remarks reflect the growing complexity artists face when creativity intersects with political tensions. Whether the film recovers from the controversy or not, it has certainly sparked a larger conversation about cross-border collaborations in Indian cinema.
