Naseeruddin Shah Faces Backlash for Defending Diljit Dosanjh's Decision to Work with Pakistani Actor

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Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah has come under fire on social media for supporting his fellow actor Diljit Dosanjh's decision to collaborate with Pakistani actress Hania Aamir in the film Sardaar Ji 3. Shah initially posted a supportive message for Dosanjh on Facebook, but later deleted it after facing a backlash. In the post, Shah defended Dosanjh, stating that the actor was not responsible for the casting of the film and that he had agreed to work with Aamir because his mind was not "poisoned." Shah also emphasized the importance of personal interaction between people from India and Pakistan, stating that he had close relatives and friends in Pakistan and would not be deterred from meeting them or sending them love.

Key Takeaways:

  • Naseeruddin Shah initially supported Diljit Dosanjh's decision to work with Pakistani actress Hania Aamir in Sardaar Ji 3 on Facebook.
  • Shah deleted the post after facing a backlash on social media.
  • Shah defended Dosanjh, stating that he was not responsible for the casting of the film and that he had agreed to work with Aamir because his mind was not "poisoned."
  • Shah emphasized the importance of personal interaction between people from India and Pakistan, stating that he had close relatives and friends in Pakistan and would not be deterred from meeting them or sending them love.
  • The controversy surrounding Sardaar Ji 3 has led to calls for a ban on Diljit Dosanjh and his future work in India by organizations such as the All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) and Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE).
  • Singer Mika Singh has also expressed his disapproval of Diljit Dosanjh's collaboration with an Pakistani actress.

Statistics:

  • The Pahalgam terror attack occurred on April 22, followed by India's Operation Sindoor on May 7.
  • Sardaar Ji 3 opened overseas on June 27, but did not release in India.
  • The trailer for Sardaar Ji 3 was released, leading to calls for a ban on Diljit Dosanjh and his future work in India.

Sources:

  • Hindustan Times
  • Georg Christoph Lichtenberg quote published in Naseeruddin Shah's Facebook post.