Javed Akhtar as Diljit Dosanj as Sardar Ji 3 row: What can poor men do
Javed Akhtar defended Diljit Dosanj in the midst of backlash on ‘Sardar Ji 3’, with Pakistani actor Hania Aamir. He said that the film was shot before the recent tension and in the future, advising against such casting, insisted sensitivity.
In short
- Javed Akhtar supported Diljit Dosanj in ‘Sardar Ji 3’ amid backlash on Pakistani co-artist.
- Akhtar urged sympathy and rational approach, given that the film was shot before stress
- FWICE appealed to the government to blacklist Diljit, cancel passport and citizenship
Screen writer and lyricist Javed Akhtar has spoken in support of Diljit Dosanjh, who is currently facing backlash to act with Pakistani actor Hania Aamir in his latest Punjabi film ‘Sardar Ji 3’. The film, released globally to 27 June (except India), has shook the controversy over its border casting, especially in the light of recent tensions.
In an interview with NDTV manufacturer platformAkhtar urged for a greater sympathy and rational approach about the situation.
When asked about Bailsh against Diljit, Akhtar replied, “Now what Karin sold. The film was shot earlierUsko pata toh nahi tha ki aisa hoga. Iss mein pakistani aadmi ka paisa toh nahi doobega, Hindustani ka paisa doobega. Toh Phir Kya Faayda? (What can a poor man do now? The film was shot earlier. He did not know anything like this would happen. It is not a Pakistani money that will be lost, it is an Indian. So what is the matter?) “
he adds, “Usko pehle pata hota yeh hone wala hain, toh Woh thodi na leeta Pakistani actor (If he knew that it was going to happen, he would not have put a Pakistani actor in the first place). I think the government and the censor board should look at the situation with a little sympathy. And it is said that do not do this again, but since you made this film earlier, release it since. But this should not happen again. ,
The controversy began after Diljit demolished the trailer of ‘Sardar Ji 3’ on 22 June, which shows that Hania Aamir plays the role of a female lead. The trailer immediately led the backlash, with a call for boycott and criticism on the characteristic of a Pakistani artist between India-Pakistan relations.
The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) sent a letter to filmmaker Imtiaz Ali, in which he urged to cut relations with Diljit Dosanj.
IMTIAZ is currently working on a titleless project with Diljit, allegedly set for a Baisakhi 2026 release and Naseeruddin Shah, Vedang Raina and Sharawari are also acting.
The body went ahead to request the Government of India Blackist Diljit and ‘Sardar Ji 3’ creatorAnd even urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to cancel his passport and cancel his Indian citizenship.