Diljit Dosanjh, who started 2024 on a high with back-to-back sold-out concerts across India and his much-talked-about Met Gala debut, has now found himself at the centre of a new controversy. The popular singer-actor’s latest Punjabi film, Sardaar Ji 3, became a subject of controversy after its trailer revealed that Pakistani actress, Hania Aamir worked as a lead in the film. Soon, netizens began to criticise her casting in the light of recent Indo-pak tensions over the Pahalgam attack, and the makers of the film decided to release it overseas only. As a storm over the film continues to brew in India, Diljit Dosanjh recently shared some posts to highlight the film’s success.
Diljit Dosanjh celebrates the success of Sardaar Ji 3 in Pakistan and the global sector
Since Diljit Dosanjh continued to associate himself with Sardaar Ji 3 despite Hania Aamir’s casting, netizens and organisations like the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) have demanded strict action against him. Meanwhile, Diljit is only focused on the film’s performance and the love it is receiving outside the country. He took to his Instagram handle on June 29, 2025, and re-shared multiple videos of audience reactions from theatres in Pakistan. One of the clips was shared by Universal Cinemas, where a theatre was jam-packed with audiences who excitedly cheered for the film, especially a scene where Hania Aamir appeared on the screen. The video featured a text which read:
“12 shows on ultra screens, the largest in the country. The overwhelming response from the audience for Sardaar Ji 3. Come and watch!”