Diljit Dosanjh is a global star. Hailing from Indian Punjab, he has done a lot to promote Punjabi music all over the world. He is also an actor and he has worked in both Punjabi and Bollywood movies. The actor and singer is going to appear in the upcoming movie Sardaar Ji 3. The film was embroiled in controversy as it featured Hania Aamir in one of the main characters. After the three day stand-off between India and Pakistan, India banned Pakistani artists. Hania Aamir’s inclusion in the film was also under question.
Diljit Dosanjh is under pressure as he released the trailer of his film Sardaar Ji 3 including Hania Aamir and announced to release it in the overseas territory only. Indian filmmaking associations started threatening Diljit for including Hania Aamir in the film and he is also being threatened about not getting any work in India in the future.
Diljit Dosanjh has now spoken to BBC Asia and shared that he worked on Sardaar Ji 3 in February. Things were normal then and no one knows where politics can go in future. Producers have put in money on the film and they decided to release the film overseas. Yes, there will be losses as India, the major territory has been cut but they want to recover at least some of their budget.
This is what he said:
Hania Aamir is another matter of concern for Indians. Diljit Dosanjh spoke about working with her in the film. He said it was a great experience and she is very professional. He added that he always gives space to all the female co-stars on his set. It was good working with Hania like it is with Neeru Bajwa.
Listen to what he said:
The internet is once again in stitches over Diljit Dosanjh’s decision to release the film. One said, “Release it in Pakistan. We will make it a hit.” Another shared,”What a tactic. Now the film will make money in dollars.” One said, “Pakistani audience is so excited.” This is what they had to say:
