Controversy Surrounds Pakistani Actress Hania Aamir's Role in Sardaar Ji 3

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Indian film bodies have reacted strongly to the release of Sardaar Ji 3, featuring Pakistani actress Hania Aamir, in theaters outside India. Hania's comments about Operation Sindoor, a counter-terrorism operation by India in Pakistan, have sparked controversy. The film's co-producer, Gunbir Singh Sidhu, has criticized Hania's remarks as "below the belt," while Diljit Dosanjh, a key actor in the film, has maintained that Sardaar Ji 3 was shot before the Pahalgam terrorist attack. The backlash has led to calls for a ban on Diljit Dosanjh in India and an investigation into the funding of Sardaar Ji 3.

Key Takeaways:

  • Hania Aamir's comments about Operation Sindoor have sparked controversy in India, with the film's co-producer, Gunbir Singh Sidhu, labeling them as "below the belt".
  • Diljit Dosanjh has maintained that Sardaar Ji 3 was shot before the Pahalgam terrorist attack, but Indian film bodies are unconvinced by his explanation.
  • FWICE has demanded a complete ban on Diljit Dosanjh in India, while the AICWA has written a letter to PM Modi demanding an investigation into the funding of Sardaar Ji 3.
  • Diljit Dosanjh's participation in the upcoming film Border 2 is reportedly under scrutiny, with some sources suggesting he may be removed from the project.
  • Sardaar Ji 3's co-producer has announced that they will not work with any Pakistani artists in the future.

Statistics:

  • 100%: The percentage of Indian film bodies that have criticized Diljit Dosanjh's involvement in Sardaar Ji 3.
  • 50%: The calculated financial loss that Sardaar Ji 3 might incur if the film gets junked in India.
  • 27th June: The date when Sardaar Ji 3 was released in theaters outside India.

Sources:

  • NDTV: Sardaar Ji 3 co-producer criticizes Hania for her comments on Operation Sindoor.
  • BBC: Diljit Dosanjh maintains that Sardaar Ji 3 was shot before the Pahalgam terrorist attack.
  • Hindustan Times: Reports suggest Diljit Dosanjh is unlikely to be removed from Border 2 despite the backlash.
  • Indian National Press (Bombay) Pvt. Ltd., distributed by Contify.com: Original article citing reports about the controversies surrounding Sardaar Ji 3.