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India Today
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Guru Randhawa deactivates X account hours after his indirect dig at Diljit Dosanjh
Punjabi singer Guru Randhawa deactivated his X account after he received backlash from the fans of singer-turned-actor Diljit Dosanjh. It all started after Randhawa indirectly called out Diljit on the social media platform over his collaboration with Pakistani actor Hania Aamir and the row surrounding the release of his upcoming film 'Sardaar Ji 3'.Soon after Randhawa's tweet went viral, social media users were quick to remind him that even he had sung a song in the past mentioning a Pakistani city - 'Lagdi Lahore'. While Randhawa's post did not explicitly mention Diljit's name, the social media users were quick to connect the dots. Screenshot of Guru Randhawa's now deactivated account. advertisement"...Even if now your citizenship is not Indian but you were born here, please remember this. This country made great artists and we all are proud of it. Please be proud of where you were born. Just an advice," wrote the 'Lagdi Lahore' singer. This was not the first time Randhawa took a jibe at the 'Sardaar Ji 3' actor. Earlier on June 25, he wrote on X, "When the PR team is more talented than the talent itself, controversies become part of the daily routine. The day is near when our people will open their eyes and know the truth. LOL. 1st of every month, dropping bombs. God bless the fake PR and the artists."While Randhawa refrained from taking names, several social media users speculated that the post was directed towards the growing popularity of the 'Born To Shine' an interview with BBC Asian Network, Diljit recently spoke about the controversy surrounding the film and stated the film was shot back in February when relations between India and Pakistan were normal."Jab yeh film bani thi tab situation sab theek tha. We shot this in February and then everything was fine. (When the film was made, everything was okay. We shot the film in February and everything was fine back then)," he baad, bahut saari badi cheezen humare haath mein nahi hai. Toh producers ne decide kiya ki film obviously ab India toh nahi lagegi, toh overseas release karte hain. Toh producers ka bahut paisa laga hua hai aur jab yeh film bann rahi thi tab aisa kuch tha nahi. (After that a lot of things happened which are beyond our control. The producer decided that the film will not be released in India, so they could release it overseas. They have invested a lot of money, and when the film was being made, nothing like this was happening)," he added.'Sardaar Ji 3' was released overseas today.- EndsMust Watch IN THIS STORY#Diljit Singh Dosanjh#Guru Randhawa
Time of India
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Guru Randhawa deletes X account after cryptic post amid Diljit Dosanjh's 'Sardaar Ji 3' controversy: "Jehre mulk da khayie, us da bura nhi mangi da"
After taking a dig at Diljit Dosanjh 's Sardaar Ji 3 controversy, Guru Randhawa has deactivated his X account. A wave of backlash has erupted across the country over Diljit featuring Pakistani actress Hania Aamir in the film. Although Guru didn't name Diljit directly, his post read: 'Lakh pardesi hoyieee, Apna desh nhi bhandi daa. Jehre mulk da khayie, us da bura nhi mangi da.' He continued in English: 'Even if now your citizenship is not Indian but you were born here, please remember this. This country made great artists and we all are proud of it. Please be proud of where you were born.' As soon as the post went viral, Guru Randhawa came under fire from Diljit's fans, who called out his song Lagdi Lahore for glorifying Pakistan. The comment section was flooded with sharp criticism, prompting Guru to deactivate his account. Singers like Mika Singh and B Praak also took stand for their county and expressed their take on this controversy. In an interview with BBC Asian Network, Diljit defended the film, explaining that 'everything was fine' between the two countries when shooting took place in February. 'At the time the film was made, the situation was OK,' he said. 'After that, a lot has happened that is beyond our control.' Background Diljit's Sardaar Ji 3, which hits overseas theatres today, stirred controversy after its trailer dropped on Sunday (June 22), revealing Pakistani actor Hania Aamir in the cast. In the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack, industry bodies like the Federation of Western India Cine Employees imposed a ban on Pakistani artists working in India. To avoid further backlash, Diljit—who is also one of the film's producers—chose to skip its India release. Defending the decision to go ahead with the film, Diljit told BBC Asian Network that significant investments had already been made. He clarified that filming was completed well before the Pahalgam attack took place.
News18
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Guru Randhawa Deactivates His X Handle After Cryptic Post About Diljit Dosanjh
Last Updated: This comes hours after Guru Randhawa shared a cryptic post, which many interpreted as veiled criticism of Diljit Dosanjh. Guru Randhawa has deactivated his X (formerly Twitter) handle. The account of the Punjabi singer, who dropped a cryptic post on Thursday which was considered a dig at Diljit Dosanjh, is now not available. Guru's official X handle was named 'Guru Official', and it now reads, 'This account doesn't exist". This comes hours after Guru Randhawa shared a cryptic post, which many interpreted as veiled criticism of Diljit Dosanjh. While Guru didn't mention any names, netizens linked it to the backlash Diljit has been getting for casting Pakistani actress Hania Aamir in his movie Sardaar Ji 3. 'When the PR team is more talented than the talent itself, controversies become part of the daily routine. The day is near when our people will open their eyes and know the truth. LOL. 1st of every month, dropping bombs. God bless the fake PR and the artists," Guru had written. 'Lakh pardesi hoyieee. Apna desh nhi bhandi daa. Jehre mulk da khayie, us da bura nhi mangi da," which loosely translates to: 'Even if one becomes a complete foreigner, one must never betray their own country. One should never wish ill upon the land that provides for them," he added in another post. The singer went on to say, 'Even if now your citizenship is not Indian but you were born here, please remember this. This country made great artists, and we all are proud of it. Please be proud of where you were born. Just an advice. Now don't start controversy again and manipulate Indians LOL. PR is bigger than the artist." Meanwhile, talking about the Diljit Dosanjh controversy, the Punjabi singer-actor has been accused of hurting national sentiments, especially after the shocking terror attack in Pahalgam earlier this year. Organisations like the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) and the All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) have also demanded a ban on Diljit and his future projects in India. Recently, Diljit Dosanjh also broke his silence on the controversy and BBC Asian Network that the project was completed before any of the current political tensions surfaced. Sardaar Ji 3, directed by Amar Hundal, is set for an overseas release on June 27. However, it will not be released in Indian theatres. First Published:
NDTV
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Amid Sardaar Ji 3 Row, Guru Randhawa Deactivates X Account After Taking A Dig At Diljit Dosanjh
New Delhi: Punjabi singer Guru Randhawa has deactivated his X account after taking a subtle dig at Diljit Dosanjh over his decision to release Sardaar Ji 3, featuring Pakistani actor Hania Aamir, overseas in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack (April 22). Guru didn't take Diljit's name but the Internet was convinced that the post was meant for Diljit. What's Happening Guru Randhawa wrote a post on X, reminding Diljit Dosanjh of his roots. "Lakh pardesi hoyieee. Apna desh nhi bhandi daa. Jehre mulk da khayie us da bura nhi mangi da. Even if now your citizenship is not Indian but you were born here pls remember this. This country made great artists and we all are proud of it. Pls be proud of where you were born. Just an advice. Now don't start controversy again and manipulate Indians LOL. PR bigger thn artist (sic)," he wrote. The Internet was quick to spot that Guru's post was meant for Diljit amid the Sardaar Ji 3 fiasco. Soon after the post went viral, Guru Randhawa deactivated his account on X. Background Diljit's Sardaar Ji 3 (which releases in overseas theatres today) landed in trouble after the trailer released on Sunday (June 22) and it featured Pakistani actor Hania Aamir. In the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, film body like the Federation of Western India Cine Employees banned Pakistani artistes working in India. Diljit, who's one of the producers of the film, skipped the film's India release to avoid controversy. Defending his decision to release the film, Diljit Dosanjh, during a conversation with BBC Asian Network, said that producers' hefty money was invested in the film. The shooting was done much before the Pahalgam attack happened, said the Punjabi singer. While Mika Singh opposed Diljit's decision and slammed him as a "fake" singer, Punjabi singer Jasbir Jassi supported Diljit's decision. In A Nutshell Guru Randhawa has deactivated his X account after taking a dig at Diljit Dosanjh's roots amid the Sardaar Ji 3 row, triggered by the film's overseas release and casting of Pakistani actor Hania Aamir.
Mint
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Guru Randhawa deactivates X account after sharing cryptic post amid Diljit Dosanjh's Sardaar Ji row
After Mika Singh and B Praak, Punjabi singer Guru Randhawa has now joined the bandwagon of posting cryptic posts of nationalism over singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh's collaboration with Pakistani actress Hania Aamir in his upcoming film, Sardaar Ji 3. However, soon after the post went viral, it was met with harsh criticism from Diljit Dosanjh fans and netizens who cited his 'Lagdi Lahore' song, his movie Shahkot and more. Guru Randhawa has since deactivated his Twitter account. Screenshot of Guru Randhawa's X account at 10 PM on June 26 In an X post, Randhawa wrote in part Punjabi, "Lakh pardesi hoyieee, Apna desh nhi bhandi daa. Jehre mulk da khayie, us da bura nhi mangi da." The singer then continues in English saying, 'Even if now your citizenship is not Indian but you were born here pls remember this. This country made great artists and we all are proud of it. Pls be proud of where you were born. (sic)' He also added an "advice" for Dosanjh, and said, "Now don't start controversy again and manipulate Indians LOL. PR bigger than artist (sic).' Guru Randhawa's cryptic post that went viral on social media. Notably, the singer never mentioned Diljit Dosanjh's name. This wasn't the only cryptic post Randhawa made about Dosanjh and his movie Sardaar Ji 3. On Wednesday, June 25, Randhawa tweeted: 'When the PR team is more talented than the talent itself, controversies become part of the daily routine. The day is near when our people will open their eyes and know the truth. LOL. 1st of every month, dropping bombs. God bless the fake PR and the artists.' In an interview with the BBC Asian Network released on June 25, Diljit Dosanjh said that when he signed the movie, there was no trouble between India and Pakistan. He also shared that the team had completed the shoot by February, which is months before the hostilities between the two nations escalated following the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22. The film's producers are already facing losses as the film won't come out in India due to a ban on Pakistani artists, he said, justifying the overseas release. 'When this film was made, the situation was fine... We shot it in February, and everything was going well at that time. Look, there are a lot of things, big things, that are not in our control. So the producers decided that obviously, now this film won't release in India, so let's release it overseas,' Dosanjh said.
