'Shame on you': Diljit Dosanjh faces backlash for casting Hania Aamir in Sardaar Ji 3; B Praak's cryptic post adds fuel to the fire
The backlash comes in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack in April 2025, after which the Indian film federations imposed a strict ban on Pakistani artists working in Indian films. Although the film Sardaar Ji 3 was shot before the attack, Diljit also announced that the film will not be released in India.
Despite this, a section of social media users slammed the actor and called him insensitive and shameless for promoting a film during a tense time.
B Praak's comment on Diljit Dosanjh's controversy
Apart from the social media users, the Mann Bharrya singer shared a post regarding the same, which has added fuel to the fire. The post by B Praak read, "Kayin artist apna zameer he bech chuke ne. Fiteh mooh tuhade (Many artists have sold their conscience). Shame on you."
In his post, Praak did not take any names, but social media users can't stop speculating that he is talking about Diljit Dosanjh.
Netizens react to B Praak's post on Diljit Dosanjh
As soon as the post surfaced on the internet, it quickly went viral, and it grabbed the eyeballs of netizens. One said, "Finally someone said the truth. nhi too so called celebrities ko too apne desh se zyada pak fans ki zyada chinta hai. (You're more concerned about Pakistani fans than your own country.) "
"Finally!! Someone got spine," another added.
"Couldn't agree more!," one said. "Fix your mentality. Or live in the country you support."
While one wrote, "Ridiculous of you to question this! Nothing is and should be bigger than one's country, not even art! Where would have Diljit landed if Indians wouldn't have paid any heed? Why would have he casted Hania if Indians wouldn't have simped for her? All Hania does is making lip sync videos on "indian" music and that has given the real attention, fame and reach and not her work!"
About Sardaar Ji 3
In addition to Diljit Dosanjh and Hania Aamir, Sardaar Ji 3 features Neeru Bajwa, Jasmin Bajwa, Manav Vij, Gulshan Grover, and several others in prominent roles. The film is scheduled for an international release on June 27. Directed by Amar Hundal and penned by Rakesh Dhawan, the movie is co-produced by Diljit himself along with Gunbir Singh Sidhu and Manmord Sidhu.
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