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**Diljit Dosanjh’s ‘Sardaar Ji 3’ Faces Backlash, Skips India Release Over Pakistani Actress Casting**

**Chandigarh, India – June 23, 2025** – Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh is facing significant backlash for casting Pakistani actress Hania Aamir in his upcoming film, “Sardaar Ji 3.” The controversy stems from heightened tensions between India and Pakistan following the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, which claimed the lives of 26 civilians.

The film, produced by Gunbir Singh Sidhu, Manmord Sidhu, and Dosanjh himself under the banners of White Hill Studios and Story Time Productions, has opted to bypass a theatrical release in India. The trailer for “Sardaar Ji 3” is also unavailable on YouTube India, displaying a message indicating it has not been made available in the country.

The uproar began after Dosanjh shared the trailer on his Instagram, prompting a wave of criticism from netizens questioning the decision to feature Aamir. This is further fueled by the recent blocking of several Pakistani actors’ Instagram accounts, including Hania Aamir, Mahira Khan, Sanam Saeed and Ali Zafar in India following a legal request after the terrorist attack. Adding to the tension, Aamir was previously criticised for calling Operation Sindoor “sinister.”

Producers of “Sardaar Ji 3” defended the casting decision, stating that filming was completed before the Pahalgam attack and the subsequent escalation of tensions. They also emphasized that the decision to forego an Indian release was made with respect for Indian sentiments.

Despite the controversy, “Sardaar Ji 3”, starring Diljit Dosanjh and Hania Aamir, is slated for an overseas release on June 27th, but it appears unlikely to reach Indian audiences due to the current climate.

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