Sardaar Ji 3: Diljit’s Bold Move for Art Over Politics
The trailer for Sardaar Ji 3 is finally out, but not without drama. Indian film groups are angry with Diljit Dosanjh for casting Pakistani actors in the movie. The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) even threatened to ban Diljit from Bollywood for working with actors like Hania Aamir, Nasir Chinyoti, Daniel Khawar, and Saleem Albela in the horror-comedy film.
FWICE also asked the Indian film board to stop the movie from releasing. This is not new — in recent years, India has often stopped Pakistani artists from working in movies after political tensions between the two countries.
Many people thought the filmmakers would remove Aamir’s scenes or change the cast. But the trailer proved otherwise. Hania Aamir is still in the movie, playing a big role alongside Diljit as they hunt ghosts inside a spooky castle in the UK. She has lots of screen time and confidence.
Instead of changing the cast or cancelling the movie, the team made a smart move — they blocked the trailer in India but continued with the global release. The film will not release in India, but Diljit plans to take it worldwide, especially to Punjabi fans living abroad.
This is not surprising from Diljit. He has always worked in both Bollywood and the Punjabi entertainment world, keeping his independence and success.
Interestingly, Diljit has stayed silent about the political backlash. He hasn’t spoken out, but his actions say everything. By going ahead with the movie, he’s showing that art and creativity should not be controlled by politics — especially since the film was completed before the latest conflicts started.
Diljit’s quiet response is different from the Indian government’s strict rules. Recently, they removed Pakistani songs from Spotify and stopped movies like Fawad Khan’s Abir Gulaal from releasing.
At a time when artists from both countries rarely work together, Sardaar Ji 3 feels special. Instead of hiding from the controversy, Diljit is standing strong, staying connected with his global fans.
India is a huge market for movies, but Diljit is not just a local artist. His music, performances, and films are loved worldwide — from Coachella to fashion campaigns to global Punjabi communities.
Bollywood has often taken inspiration from Pakistan’s music and artists — but when a Pakistani actor joins a project, suddenly it becomes political. That’s the reality.
In this situation, releasing Sardaar Ji 3 overseas with the full cast is not just a "power move," as fans call it — it’s the right move if you believe art should go beyond borders. There’s never going to be a "perfect time" to release a movie with a Pakistani actor in India.
Some people may criticise Diljit for staying silent, or call his actions unpatriotic. But it’s clear he isn’t trying to start a political fight. He just wants to let his work speak for itself and remind everyone that movies are made to entertain — not divide people.
And right now, choosing laughter over hate is a statement of its own.
