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Sardaarji 3 Producer Defends Hania Aamir's Casting: ‘Shot Before India-Pak Conflict’
- Punjabi actor Diljit Dosanjh unveiled the trailer for Sardaar Ji 3 on June 22, 2025, announcing its overseas-only release on June 27 without an Indian debut.
- The film's non-release in India followed controversy over casting Pakistani actress Hania Aamir amid heightened India-Pakistan tensions after Operation Sindoor and the Pahalgam terror attack.
- Sardaar Ji 3, a horror-comedy produced by Gunbir Singh Sidhu and directed by Amar Hundal, features several Pakistani actors and its trailer is geo-blocked in India.
- Producer Gunbir Singh Sidhu addressed the backlash by explaining that the movie was completed prior to the recent tensions between India and Pakistan, and emphasized that the film will not be released in India to honor local sensitivities amid social media criticism labeling Diljit as 'insensitive' and 'shameless'.
- The overseas-only release aims to avoid further certification hurdles, reflect geopolitical strain, and address divided Indian audience opinions over featuring Pakistani artists.
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Diljit Dosanjh Shares Trailer of 'Sardaar Ji 3' Featuring Pakistani Actress Hania Aamir, Faces Backlash
Get latest articles and stories on Entertainment at LatestLY. Punjabi singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh is facing strong criticism online after casting Pakistani actress Hania Aamir in his upcoming Punjabi film Sardaar Ji 3. The backlash comes just days ahead of the film's overseas release on June 27. Entertainment News | Diljit Dosanjh Shares Trailer of 'Sardaar Ji 3' Featuring Pakistani Actress Hania Aamir, Faces Backlash.
Before the controversy over Diljit Dosanjh's film 'Sardarji 3' escalates, the makers have clarified the situation. The makers have announced that this film will not be released in India.
Film body to ban Diljit Dosanjh for casting Pak actor Hania Amir in Sardaar Ji 3
Diljit Dosanjh and Hania Aamir's film has landed in controversy. The film body is set to send a directive to ban the film's producers and Diljit himself for releasing a film featuring a Pakistani actor in the aftermath of the Pahalgam attack.
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