Popular Punjabi actor and singer Diljit Dosanjh’s upcoming film Sardaar Ji 3 is making headlines not just for its content but for the controversy surrounding the casting. The decision to cast Pakistani actress Hania Aamir as the female lead has sparked massive backlash on Indian social media. In response, the filmmakers have decided to completely skip a theatrical release in India and launch the movie only overseas.

Casting a Pakistani Star:

Although Diljit Dosanjh recently gained significant acclaim in Bollywood for his role in Amar Singh Chamkila, his choice to cast Hania Aamir in Sardaar Ji 3 has triggered opposition from Indian audiences. Amidst current national security concerns and recent terrorist attacks, many netizens have labeled this casting decision as “inappropriate” and “insensitive.”

Following a deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, and retaliatory airstrikes by the Indian Armed Forces on targets in Pakistan and POK, public sentiment against the involvement of Pakistani artists in Indian projects has intensified.

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Overseas Release Only:

In light of the ongoing controversy, the Sardaar Ji 3 team has decided to withdraw the film from theatrical release in India. The film is now scheduled to release exclusively in international theaters on June 27. This decision has further fueled debate, especially since Indian audiences are unable to access the film’s trailer on YouTube either.

On Sunday, Diljit Dosanjh shared the trailer on his Instagram page with the caption:

“Sardaar Ji 3 releasing June 27 — only overseas.”

Through this post, he indirectly confirmed that the film would not be released in India.

‘Sardaar Ji 3’ Pakistani Actress Casting Controversy: Criticism Against Diljit Dosanjh, No India Release!