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India.com
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Imtiaz Ali Backs Diljit Dosanjh Amid Sardaar Ji 3 Row, Calls Him ‘Son Of The Soil'
Mumbai: Renowned filmmaker Imtiaz Ali showed support for his 'Amar Singh Chamkila' actor Diljit Dosanjh amidst the ongoing controversy regarding his movie, "Sardaar Ji 3" starring Pakistani actress Hania Aamir. While appearing as a guest on NDTV 's Creators Manch, the 'Tamasha' maker was asked about Diljit's decision to release "Sardaar ji 3" abroad. Reacting to this, Imtiaz shared, "I can't say much on the row, but since I know Diljit, I can say that us mein deshbhakti ka jazbaa poora bhara hua hai (He is a patriot at heart). He is a son of the soil. You can see at all his concerts, he shows up with the Indian flag." He added that Diljit is not someone who fakes things. "Fakeness ke saath woh kuch nahi karta hai (He doesn't fake things). No one asked him to do it. At the end of all his concerts, he says, "Main hoon Punjab", with the Indian flag," he shared. Shedding some more light on the 'Sardaar Ji 3' row, Imtiaz went on to reveal, "I don't know the details, but casting someone isn't the decision of the actor. I don't know how it went, but I know that uske andar desh prem bahut zyada hai (He loves his country too much). Jo log dekh paayenge unke andar ke sach ko, unko ye samajh mein aa jaayega (People who can see the truth, will understand)." Meanwhile, The Federation of Western India Cine Employees had sent a letter to the filmmaker, asking him to cut all ties with Diljit. "Your involvement risks sending a deeply conflicting message, especially given your influence as a director known for socially resonant themes... "We, therefore, strongly appeal to you to reconsider your collaboration with Diljit Dosanjh and withdraw from associating with any artist who has been officially boycotted by FWICE. Upholding the dignity of our industry and the nation must remain paramount over professional or commercial interests," the letter read.
News18
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Javed Akhtar Reacts To Diljit Amid Sardaar Ji 3 Row: ‘Iss Mein Pakistan Ka Paisa Toh Nahi Doobega'
Javed Akhtar reacts to the backlash over Diljit Dosanjh's Sardaar Ji 3, says banning the film hurts Indian money, not Pakistani. Veteran screenwriter and lyricist Javed Akhtar has weighed in on the controversy surrounding Sardaar Ji 3, Diljit Dosanjh's latest Punjabi film, which features Pakistani actress Hania Aamir. In a recent interview at NDTV's Creators Manch, Akhtar addressed the backlash against the film and questioned the logic behind boycotting its release in India. Responding to the outrage over Diljit collaborating with a Pakistani actor, Akhtar said that the movie was completed well before the Pahalgam terror attack, which triggered the outrage. 'Ab kya karein bechara. The movie was shot earlier. Usko pata toh nahi tha ki aisa hoga. Iss mein Pakistani aadmi ka paisa toh nahi doobega, Hindustani ka paisa doobega. Toh phir kya faayda?" he remarked. Backing Diljit, Akhtar added, 'Usko pehle pata hota yeh hone wala hain, toh woh thodi na leta Pakistani actress. I think the government and the censor board should look at the situation with a little sympathy. And say that don't do this again, but since you made this film before, then release it. But it should not happen again." Sardaar Ji 3 has released worldwide today, June 23, but is yet to see the light of day in Indian cinemas due to the ongoing uproar. The controversy erupted after the trailer dropped, with fans and industry voices criticising the inclusion of Hania Aamir in the cast. The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) issued a strongly worded letter urging filmmaker Imtiaz Ali to cut ties with Diljit Dosanjh. Imtiaz is reportedly working on a Baisakhi 2026 release with the actor, also starring Naseeruddin Shah, Sharvari, and Vedang Raina. Their letter stated: 'Your involvement risks sending a deeply conflicting message, especially given your influence as a director known for socially resonant themes." FWICE further appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to revoke the passports and citizenship of the makers involved with Sardaar Ji 3, seeking a complete industry ban. First Published:
