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NDTV
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Sardaar Ji 3 Row: Diljit's Ex-Manager Defends Punjabi Star, Says He Has Been "An Ambassador Of India Through Love"
Punjabi star Diljit Dosanjh has been facing backlash for sharing screen space with Pakistani actor Hania Aamir in Sardaar Ji 3. The upcoming movie is headed for an international release, skipping screenings in India in the wake of the diplomatic and military tensions between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, 2025. Days after the controversy broke, Diljit Dosanjh found support in his former manager, Sonali Singh. On Wednesday, she shared a lengthy statement on Instagram defending the Punjabi actor-singer. "Always Choosing Love Over Hate", read the caption. The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) also expressed disappointment and concern over Diljit Dosanjh's casting in the upcoming film Border 2, the follow-up to JP Dutta's 1997 war film Border. What's Happening Diljit Dosanjh's former manager Sonali Singh rallied behind the actor-singer amid the Sardaar Ji 3 controversy. The film has been making headlines since the trailer of the movie, also starring Pakistani actor Hania Aamir in a key role, was released online on Sunday night. She called Diljit Dosanjh "an ambassador of India not through propaganda, but through spirit, his art, his love". "And yet, each time, he's asked to prove the love he's already shown so consistently. This cycle must end. Let's stop punishing our artists for being human first. All he has ever spoken is love," she wrote. In her post, Sonali Singh said, "In a career spanning over two decades, Diljit Dosanjh has become a cultural icon not only for India but for the global stage. Yet, time and again, he has been placed under the scanner, especially as a proud Sikh, a Punjabi, and an artist who has chosen to represent India with quiet pride rather than loud declarations." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sonali (@sonalisingh) "Despite being repeatedly targeted, Diljit has never resorted to outrage. His consistent message in interviews, music, films, and public appearances has always been rooted in love, unity, and kindness," she said, adding how the GOAT hitmaker is standing by another producer -- the one of Punjab 95. Why The Sardaar Ji 3 Controversy Is Unfair, According To Diljit Dosanjh's Former Manager In her post, Sonali Singh called the recent wave of criticism around Sardaar Ji 3 due to Hania Aamir's presence in the film "both disheartening and unfair". The film was shot long before the current political climate intensified, she argued. Unlike other movies, the PR professional said, the film is not backed by a big banner that can "absorb the blow of massive losses". "This is someone's life's earnings and it's at risk of being wiped out entirely." "Yet in the face of it all, Diljit has chosen to respect the sentiments of the Indian public and authorities. He is not releasing the film in India, standing in alignment with the nation's current mood, showing once again that he honours the decisions of his own country even at a personal and professional cost," she added. She also questioned the double standards around Diljit Dosanjh's celebrity. While global media celebrates him "as the first Indian to perform at Coachella" and carry his roots and culture to the Met Gala, back home, in his own country, his achievements are quickly forgotten, added Sonali Singh. "How conveniently we celebrate him when he puts India on the map, and how easily we trash him when the narrative turns," she said. Sonali Singh also posed some questions to naysayers. "Maybe we need to ask ourselves. Is it because he wears a turban? Because he's not Hindu? Is that why he's asked, again and again, to prove his patriotism while others are simply assumed to be loyal? Because, despite giving everything to his country, his art, his pride, his voice, his platform, he's still seen as 'the other' when it matters most. But he doesn't say it. He simply carries on choosing love." In A Nutshell Diljit Dosanjh's former manager Sonali Singh has backed the Punjabi star over the controversy around Pakistani actor Hania Aamir's casting in his new film Sardaar Ji 3. Sonali Singh said Diljit Dosanjh has always stood for love, not propaganda. broke silence over the Hania Aamir-Sardaar Ji 3 row.
India.com
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
‘He Chose To Respect Sentiments': Diljit's Ex-Manager Breaks Silence Amid Sardaar Ji 3 Controversy
New Delhi: Diljit Dosanjh's manager, Sonali Singh, shared a long note highlighting the ongoing criticism against the singer-actor for collaborating with Pakistani actress Hania Aamir in his upcoming film 'Sardaar Ji 3'. Diljit Dosanjh is facing a massive backlash from social media, the music fraternity and Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) for working with actress Aamir amid the ongoing tension between India and Pakistan. In a long note titled 'Always choosing love over hate,' Diljit's Manager, Sonali, wrote that the recent criticism surrounding the Punjabi film 'Sardaar Ji 3' is both "disheartening" and "unfair." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sonali (@sonalisingh) "This recent wave of criticism surrounding his upcoming Punjabi film Sardaar Ji, due to the presence of a Pakistani co-star, is both disheartening and unfair, especially considering the timing and the nature of the project. The film was shot long before the current political climate intensified," wrote Sonali Singh. Earlier, in a clarification note by the makers of 'Sardaar Ji 3', the White Hill Studios claimed that the shooting and casting of 'Sardaar Ji 3' were completed before tensions arose between India and Pakistan. Diljit's manager further wrote that the film is funded by the producers' "personal life savings," which are at risk of being "wiped out entirely" due to the ongoing demands against its release. "This is yet another project where innocent families of the producers are involved, created and funded with personal life savings, and made to uplift the regional film industry. To attempt to derail this release now is to undermine not just one actor, but an entire creative ecosystem. It's not a film backed by a giant corporate house that can absorb the blow of massive losses. This is someone's life's earnings, and it's at risk of being wiped out entirely," wrote Singh. On Tuesday, responding to the backlash, the makers of the 'Sardaar Ji 3' announced that they won't release the film or any of its promotional content in India until the situation becomes 'opportune', read the Instagram post of White Hill Studios (Sardaar Ji 3 Makers). Citing this decision, Sonali Singh wrote in her note that Diljit has taken this step out of respect for "public sentiment" and "authorities", despite the significant personal and professional cost, to mitigate losses for those involved. "Diljit has chosen to respect the sentiments of the Indian public and authorities. He is not releasing the film in India, standing in alignment with the nation's current mood, showing once again that he honours the decisions of his own country even at a personal and professional cost," wrote Sonali Singh. Manager Sonali also questioned the netizens' alleged hypocrisy of celebrating Diljit's global achievements while simultaneously questioning his patriotism and belonging within India. "On one hand, the global media celebrates him as the first Indian to perform at Coachella, to appear on Jimmy Fallon carrying his Traditional Identity, to walk the Met Gala carrying his culture & roots. And every single time, he proudly carries India with him. But on the other hand, in his own country, how quickly we forget. How conveniently we celebrate him when he puts India on the map, and how easily we trash him when the narrative turns," wrote Sonali Singh. Sonali Singh posted the long note on her Instagram handle on Wednesday. Amid a storm surrounding his collaboration with Pakistani actress Hania Aamir, singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh also took to social media with a cryptic message on Tuesday. Diljit shared a cryptic post on Instagram that read, "Censored before release?"The post was about the long-awaited film 'Punjab 95', which was delayed due to censorship issues. The film, directed by Honey Trehan and produced by Ronnie Screwvala, tells the story of Khalra, known for uncovering human rights violations during Punjab's militancy era. Meanwhile, on Monday, Diljit shared the trailer of the horror-comedy franchise on his Instagram and announced that the film will be released exclusively overseas on June 27. Diljit captioned the trailer post: "Sardaar Ji 3 releasing 27th June OVERSEAS only. FADH LAO BHOOND DIAN LATTAN."The trailer of 'Sardaar Ji 3' is currently not on YouTube India but has been shared by Diljit on his Instagram page.
India Gazette
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Gazette
"Disheartening and unfair": Diljit Dosanjh's manager on 'Sardaar Ji 3' controversy
New Delhi [India], June 25 (ANI): Diljit Dosanjh's manager, Sonali Singh, shared a long note highlighting the ongoing criticism against the singer-actor for collaborating with Pakistani actress Hania Aamir in his upcoming film 'Sardaar Ji 3'. Diljit Dosanjh is facing a massive backlash from social media, the music fraternity and Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) for working with actress Aamir amid the ongoing tension between India and Pakistan. In a long note titled 'Always choosing love over hate,' Diljit's Manager, Sonali, wrote that the recent criticism surrounding the Punjabi film 'Sardaar Ji 3' is both 'disheartening' and 'unfair.' 'This recent wave of criticism surrounding his upcoming Punjabi film Sardaar Ji, due to the presence of a Pakistani co-star, is both disheartening and unfair, especially considering the timing and the nature of the project. The film was shot long before the current political climate intensified,' wrote Sonali Singh. Earlier, in a clarification note by the makers of 'Sardaar Ji 3', the White Hill Studios claimed that the shooting and casting of 'Sardaar Ji 3' were completed before tensions arose between India and Pakistan. Diljit's manager further wrote that the film is funded by the producers' 'personal life savings,' which are at risk of being 'wiped out entirely' due to the ongoing demands against its release. 'This is yet another project where innocent families of the producers are involved, created and funded with personal life savings, and made to uplift the regional film industry. To attempt to derail this release now is to undermine not just one actor, but an entire creative ecosystem. It's not a film backed by a giant corporate house that can absorb the blow of massive losses. This is someone's life's earnings, and it's at risk of being wiped out entirely,' wrote Singh. On Tuesday, responding to the backlash, the makers of the 'Sardaar Ji 3' announced that they won't release the film or any of its promotional content in India until the situation becomes 'opportune', read the Instagram post of White Hill Studios (Sardaar Ji 3 Makers). Citing this decision, Sonali Singh wrote in her note that Diljit has taken this step out of respect for 'public sentiment' and 'authorities', despite the significant personal and professional cost, to mitigate losses for those involved. 'Diljit has chosen to respect the sentiments of the Indian public and authorities. He is not releasing the film in India, standing in alignment with the nation's current mood, showing once again that he honours the decisions of his own country even at a personal and professional cost,' wrote Sonali Singh. Manager Sonali also questioned the netizens' alleged hypocrisy of celebrating Diljit's global achievements while simultaneously questioning his patriotism and belonging within India. 'On one hand, the global media celebrates him as the first Indian to perform at Coachella, to appear on Jimmy Fallon carrying his Traditional Identity, to walk the Met Gala carrying his culture & roots. And every single time, he proudly carries India with on the other hand, in his own country, how quickly we forget. How conveniently we celebrate him when he puts India on the map, and how easily we trash him when the narrative turns,' wrote Sonali Singh. Sonali Singh posted the long note on her Instagram handle on Wednesday. Amid a storm surrounding his collaboration with Pakistani actress Hania Aamir, singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh also took to social media with a cryptic message on Tuesday. Diljit shared a cryptic post on Instagram that read, 'Censored before release?'The post was about the long-awaited film 'Punjab 95', which was delayed due to censorship issues. The film, directed by Honey Trehan and produced by Ronnie Screwvala, tells the story of Khalra, known for uncovering human rights violations during Punjab's militancy era. Meanwhile, on Monday, Diljit shared the trailer of the horror-comedy franchise on his Instagram and announced that the film will be released exclusively overseas on June 27. Diljit captioned the trailer post: 'Sardaar Ji 3 releasing 27th June OVERSEAS only. FADH LAO BHOOND DIAN LATTAN.'The trailer of 'Sardaar Ji 3' is currently not on YouTube India but has been shared by Diljit on his Instagram page. (ANI)
Khaleej Times
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
'Disheartening and unfair': Diljit Dosanjh's manager on 'Sardaar Ji 3' controversy
Diljit Dosanjh's manager, Sonali Singh, shared a long note highlighting the ongoing criticism against the singer-actor for collaborating with Pakistani actress Hania Aamir in his upcoming film 'Sardaar Ji 3'. Diljit Dosanjh is facing a massive backlash from social media, the music fraternity and Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) for working with Aamir amid the ongoing tension between India and Pakistan. "This recent wave of criticism surrounding his upcoming Punjabi film Sardaar Ji, due to the presence of a Pakistani co-star, is both disheartening and unfair, especially considering the timing and the nature of the project. The film was shot long before the current political climate intensified," wrote Singh in a note shared on Instagram. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sonali (@sonalisingh) Diljit's manager further wrote that the film is funded by the producers' "personal life savings," which are at risk of being "wiped out entirely" due to the ongoing demands against its release. "This is yet another project where innocent families of the producers are involved, created and funded with personal life savings, and made to uplift the regional film industry. To attempt to derail this release now is to undermine not just one actor, but an entire creative ecosystem. It's not a film backed by a giant corporate house that can absorb the blow of massive losses. This is someone's life's earnings, and it's at risk of being wiped out entirely," she said. "Diljit has chosen to respect the sentiments of the Indian public and authorities. He is not releasing the film in India, standing in alignment with the nation's current mood, showing once again that he honours the decisions of his own country even at a personal and professional cost." Manager Sonali also questioned the netizens' alleged hypocrisy of celebrating Diljit's global achievements while simultaneously questioning his patriotism and belonging within India. Diljit on Monday shared the trailer of the horror-comedy franchise on his Instagram and announced that the film will be released exclusively overseas on June 27.
Mint
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
'Disheartening and unfair': Diljit Dosanjhs manager on Sardaar Ji 3 controversy
New Delhi [India], June 25 (ANI): Diljit Dosanjh's manager, Sonali Singh, shared a long note highlighting the ongoing criticism against the singer-actor for collaborating with Pakistani actress Hania Aamir in his upcoming film 'Sardaar Ji 3'. Diljit Dosanjh is facing a massive backlash from social media, the music fraternity and Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) for working with actress Aamir amid the ongoing tension between India and Pakistan. In a long note titled 'Always choosing love over hate,' Diljit's Manager, Sonali, wrote that the recent criticism surrounding the Punjabi film 'Sardaar Ji 3' is both "disheartening" and "unfair." "This recent wave of criticism surrounding his upcoming Punjabi film Sardaar Ji, due to the presence of a Pakistani co-star, is both disheartening and unfair, especially considering the timing and the nature of the project. The film was shot long before the current political climate intensified," wrote Sonali Singh. Earlier, in a clarification note by the makers of 'Sardaar Ji 3', the White Hill Studios claimed that the shooting and casting of 'Sardaar Ji 3' were completed before tensions arose between India and Pakistan. Diljit's manager further wrote that the film is funded by the producers' "personal life savings," which are at risk of being "wiped out entirely" due to the ongoing demands against its release. "This is yet another project where innocent families of the producers are involved, created and funded with personal life savings, and made to uplift the regional film industry. To attempt to derail this release now is to undermine not just one actor, but an entire creative ecosystem. It's not a film backed by a giant corporate house that can absorb the blow of massive losses. This is someone's life's earnings, and it's at risk of being wiped out entirely," wrote Singh. On Tuesday, responding to the backlash, the makers of the 'Sardaar Ji 3' announced that they won't release the film or any of its promotional content in India until the situation becomes 'opportune', read the Instagram post of White Hill Studios (Sardaar Ji 3 Makers). Citing this decision, Sonali Singh wrote in her note that Diljit has taken this step out of respect for "public sentiment" and "authorities", despite the significant personal and professional cost, to mitigate losses for those involved. "Diljit has chosen to respect the sentiments of the Indian public and authorities. He is not releasing the film in India, standing in alignment with the nation's current mood, showing once again that he honours the decisions of his own country even at a personal and professional cost," wrote Sonali Singh. Manager Sonali also questioned the netizens' alleged hypocrisy of celebrating Diljit's global achievements while simultaneously questioning his patriotism and belonging within India. "On one hand, the global media celebrates him as the first Indian to perform at Coachella, to appear on Jimmy Fallon carrying his Traditional Identity, to walk the Met Gala carrying his culture & roots. And every single time, he proudly carries India with on the other hand, in his own country, how quickly we forget. How conveniently we celebrate him when he puts India on the map, and how easily we trash him when the narrative turns," wrote Sonali Singh. Sonali Singh posted the long note on her Instagram handle on Wednesday. Amid a storm surrounding his collaboration with Pakistani actress Hania Aamir, singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh also took to social media with a cryptic message on Tuesday. Diljit shared a cryptic post on Instagram that read, "Censored before release?"The post was about the long-awaited film 'Punjab 95', which was delayed due to censorship issues. The film, directed by Honey Trehan and produced by Ronnie Screwvala, tells the story of Khalra, known for uncovering human rights violations during Punjab's militancy era. Meanwhile, on Monday, Diljit shared the trailer of the horror-comedy franchise on his Instagram and announced that the film will be released exclusively overseas on June 27. Diljit captioned the trailer post: "Sardaar Ji 3 releasing 27th June OVERSEAS only. FADH LAO BHOOND DIAN LATTAN."The trailer of 'Sardaar Ji 3' is currently not on YouTube India but has been shared by Diljit on his Instagram page. (ANI)
