Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah supports Diljit Dosanjh amid the controversy surrounding the casting of Pakistani actress Hania Aamir in his latest film, Sardaar Ji 3.
Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah, known for his outspoken views on both cinema and politics, has extended his support to actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh amid the ongoing controversy surrounding his latest film, Sardaar Ji 3. The film, which features Pakistani actress Hania Aamir, has not been released in India but is playing in overseas markets and Pakistan. The casting choice has sparked backlash in the wake of recent India-Pakistan tensions following the tragic Pahalgam terror attack. Shah took to Facebook to share a note standing by Dosanjh as he lent his voice to the growing conversation around art, borders and creative freedom.
The post read, “I STAND FIRMLY WITH DILJIT. The dirty tricks deptt of Jumla Party has been awaiting a chance to attack him. They think they’ve got it at last. He was not responsible for the casting of the film, the director was. But no one knows who he is whereas Diljit is known the world over, and he agreed to the cast because his mind is not poisoned. What these goons want is to put an end to personal interaction between the people of India and Pakistan. I have close relatives and some dear friends there and no one can stop me from meeting them or sending them love whenever i feel like it. And my response to those who will say “Go to Pakistan” is “GO TO KAILASA.”
Meanwhile, Diljit Dosanjh, who has stood firm on his choice to release his film internationally, recently shared a glimpse of how audiences in Pakistan are responding to Sardaar Ji 3.
Recently, taking to Instagram, the singer-actor re-posted a video capturing the audience’s enthusiastic reaction inside a Pakistani theatre. The clip featured actress Hania on screen, drawing cheers from the crowd. In a separate post, Diljit proudly highlighted the film’s global box office performance, revealing that it had earned Rs 11.03 crore within just two days of its release.
Diljit Dosanjh’s reaction to Sardaar Ji 3 controversy
Diljit Dosanjh recently broke his silence on the controversy and Hania Aamir’s casting in the film that was done months before the Pahalgam attack in April. Speaking to BBC Asian Network, the singer said that the project was completed before any of the current political tensions surfaced.
