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India Today
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Abhijeet Bhattacharya slams Diljit over old concert clip amid Sardaar Ji 3 row
Singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya has launched a strong criticism of singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh, sharing an old concert video to target him amid backlash over his collaboration with Pakistani actor Hania Aamir in 'Sardaar Ji 3'.Using a clip from Diljit's 'Dil-Luminati Tour', where the singer recited late poet Rahat Indori's lines 'Kisi ke baap ka Hindustan thodi hai,' Abhijeet accused Diljit of being disrespectful towards the country and posted a video montage in shared the video on Instagram, which included Diljit's concert footage and a snippet from Abhijeet's own past interview. In the video, Abhijeet declares, 'Hindustan hamare baap ka hain. Hindustan hamare baap ke baap ke baap ke purvajo ka hain (India belongs to our fathers and our forefathers).' He concluded the video with an image of himself holding the Indian flag while the patriotic song 'Sare Jahan Se Achha' played in the background. Alongside the post, he wrote, 'Hindustan Hamare BAAP ka hai (India belongs to our fathers) (sic)'Watch the video here: (Video Credit: Instagram/Abhijeet Bhattacharya)The original clip of Diljit is from one of his concerts in Indore last year, where, amid Bajrang Dal protests and demands to cancel the show, he had dedicated the performance to poet Rahat Indori. He had recited the powerful poem, 'Agar khilaaf hain hone do, Jaan thodi hai. Ye sab dhuaan hai asmaan thodi hai. Sabhi ka khoon hai shaamil yahan ki mitti mein/ kisi ke baap ka Hindustan thodi hai. (This loosely translates to: If they oppose, let them - it's not life at stake. It's only smoke, not the sky. The soil here holds the blood of everyone - Hindustan isn't anyone's personal property.)advertisementThe controversy gained momentum with the release of the 'Sardaar Ji 3' trailer, which features Hania Aamir alongside Diljit and Neeru Bajwa. The casting choice has drawn sharp criticism in India, especially in the wake of recent terror attacks and India's retaliatory strikes under Operation tensions grow, groups like the All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) and Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) have called for a ban on Diljit and all his upcoming projects. While 'Sardaar Ji 3' released overseas on June 27, it will not be screened in Indian theatres.- EndsTrending Reel
Time of India
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Abhijeet Bhattacharya slams Diljit Dosanjh using old concert clip amid Sardaar Ji 3 row: 'Hindustan hamare baap ke purvajon ka hai'
Singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya has lashed out at actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh , using an old video clip from one of Diljit's concerts to criticise him over the release of his latest Punjabi film Sardaar Ji 3 featuring Pakistani actress Hania Aamir in the lead. In his post, Abhijeet featured Diljit's performance of a line from the iconic poem by Rahat Indori, 'Kisi ke baap ka Hindustan thodi hai,' and added his own rebuttal: 'Hindustan hamare baap ka hai... Hindustan hamare baap ke baap ke baap ke purvajo ka hai.' The video concluded with Abhijeet holding the Tiranga to the tune of 'Sare Jahan Se Achha', captioned: 'Hindustan Hamare BAAP ka hai..' Abhijeet's outrage follows Sardaar Ji 3 casting row While the concert clip is not recent, Abhijeet's sudden reaction appears to be linked to the backlash against Sardaar Ji 3. Many social media users including celebrities criticised the collaboration between Diljit and Hania Aamir, given the strained political relationship between India and Pakistan. The makers of Sardaar Ji 3 have skipped a theatrical release in India due to the backlash, opting instead for an overseas release, where Diljit enjoys a massive fan following across North America, the UK, and Australia. Diljit Dosanjh Reacts to Sardaar Ji 3 Boycott | Breaks Silence on Hania Aamir The origin of the viral line Diljit originally recited the Rahat Indori verse during his Indore concert last December, responding indirectly to protests by Bajrang Dal, who objected to alcohol and meat being served at the event. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo His performance included, 'Agar khilaaf hai hone do, jaan thodi hai... Sab ka khoon hai shaamil yahaan ki mitti mein, kisi ke baap ka Hindustan thodi hai.' The moment was widely applauded by fans for its poetic defiance and was not intended as a political or anti-national statement. Imtiaz Ali supports Diljit Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali, who directed Diljit in Amar Singh Chamkila, defended the singer-actor during a recent interaction. He said: 'I don't know the details, but I know that uske andar desh prem bahut zyada hai (he truly loves his country). Jo log dekh paayenge unke andar ke sach ko, unko ye samajh mein aa jaayega (Those who can see the truth will understand).' Imtiaz also emphasized that Diljit doesn't fake anything: 'Fakeness ke saath woh kuch nahi karta. At the end of all his concerts, he says, 'Main hoon Punjab' while holding the Indian flag.'
News18
27-06-2025
- Science
- News18
Shubhanshu Shukla Live From ISS: Astronaut To Interact With School Students In India
Last Updated: Shubhanshu Shukla at ISS: There are plans for live interactive sessions on the ISS as it passes over ground-based tracking centres and establishes communication links Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla became the first Indian astronaut to visit the International Space Station (ISS), marking a historic milestone for the country. After a flawless lift-off from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on June 25, the SpaceX Dragon successfully docked with the ISS 28 hours later, completing a critical phase with precision. With this achievement, Shukla becomes astronaut number 634 — a numerical testament to the exclusive league of space-farers – the special ones who get to see Earth from a beautiful vantage point. What next? There are plans for live interactive sessions on the ISS as it passes over ground-based tracking centres and establishes communication links. One of the highlights will be Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla's interaction with school students back home — a moment that promises to inspire the next generation of spacefarers. Why Shubhanshu Shukla's win feels personal? For India, the moment is deeply symbolic and proud. From a young boy in Lucknow who grew up reading about cosmonaut Rakesh Sharma in school textbooks like many of us, and his unforgettable words 'Sare Jahan Se Achha" spoken from space in 1984 – echoing the timeless verse by poet Muhammad Iqbal to soaring through the skies as a fighter pilot in the Indian Air Force – and now carrying the tricolour on his shoulders and making India's debut at the International Space Station – Shukla's journey has been nothing short of extraordinary. He knows Confident and composed, Shukla seemed unfazed by the effects of microgravity. Even as he admitted, 'the head feels a little heavy," visuals showed him effortlessly floating aboard the ISS, smiling as he greeted the seven astronauts already on board. 'Namaskar, my dear countrymen, what a ride. We are back in space once again after 41 years… The Tiranga embossed on my shoulders tells me I am with you all," he declared Over the next 14 days, the four crew members – Peggy Whitson, Gp Captain Shukla, Sławosz Uznański and Tibor Kapu will carry nearly 60 experiments from 31 countries. Shukla will focus on the seven he has been given by ISRO. He is no scientist, but astronauts are trained to conduct experiments in space. Over the next 14 days He will study the growth of edible microalgae – the tiny, nutrient-rich organisms that could be a future food source for long-term space missions – as well as photosynthetic cyanobacteria that could one day improve future life-support systems for astronauts. He will collect data monitoring muscle dysfunction in space, cognitive impact of computer screens on astronauts, which will help design user-friendly spacecraft computers. The experiments also involve study of tardigrades – tiny creatures to understand how they survive extreme conditions. Interestingly, ISRO is also exploring the potential of growing crops in space to ensure a reliable food source for future astronauts. This will be done by germination and growth of crop seeds in microgravity, and examining their effects on their genes over multiple generations. Since the mission was delayed for almost three weeks, there is a bit of a concern on how many of these experiments are still viable. Scientists told News18 that most of the microbial samples can normally withstand delays if stored under proper conditions, but the ones carrying pre-cultured stem cells have a limited viability window – typically three to eight days after which they have to be discarded, and fresh samples are needed. In the days ahead, there will be more on the mission and its milestones. But before the scientific work begins, the Axiom crew will receive a comprehensive briefing on the ISS — its current systems, experiments, and ongoing operations. With seven astronauts already aboard, the arrival of the four-member Axiom team brings the total crew on the ISS to 11. Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from politics to crime and society. Stay informed with the latest India news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! tags : Axiom Space deep space Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) ISRO nasa news18 specials Shubhanshu Shukla Location : New Delhi, India, India First Published: June 27, 2025, 14:38 IST News india Shubhanshu Shukla Live From ISS: Astronaut To Interact With School Students In India
