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Diljit Dosanjh also broke his silence recently on the controversy and BBC Asian Network that the project was completed before any of the current political tensions surfaced.
Diljit Dosanjh’s Sardaar Ji 3 will not be released in Indian theatres.
Diljit Dosanjh has been facing immense backlash in India for casting Pakistani actress Hania Aamir in his upcoming movie, Sardaar Ji 3. Now, the All India Cine Workers Association (AICWA) has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi asking him to take stern action against the Punjabi singer-actor. It has not only asked PM Modi to ban Diljit Dosanjh’s concerts in India, but has also requested him to suspend his social media handles.
Major Demands By AICWA Against Diljit Dosanjh:
- Immediate suspension of all social media accounts of Diljit Dosanjh in India
- Removal of all his songs and films from platforms like YouTube, Spotify, JioSaavn and OTT
- Permanent ban on his live concerts and public performances across India
- No association of him with any government program, event or campaign
- Complete investigation into the funding of Sardar Ji 3 and a nationwide ban on its release
AICWA has also requested the CBFC (Central Board of Film Certification) Chairman to take action against Diljit and reject certificates for all his future films. The association is seeking a complete ban on the Punjabi star and has threatened legal action against anyone who work with him in future.
Meanwhile, Diljit Dosanjh also broke his silence recently on the controversy and BBC Asian Network that the project was completed before any of the current political tensions surfaced.
“Jab yeh film bani thi tab situation sab theek tha. We shot this in Feb and then everything was fine. Uske baad, bhut saari badi cheezen humare haath mein nahi hai. Toh producers ne decide kiya ki film obviously ab India toh nahi lagegi, toh overseas release karte hain. Toh producers ka bahut paisa laga hua hai aur jab yeh film bann rahi thi tab aisa kuch tha nahi,” he said, adding that the makers are aware they will incur losses. “Now the situation is not in our hands. So if the producers want to release it abroad, I support them.”
Sardaar Ji 3, directed by Amar Hundal, is set for an overseas release on June 27. However, it will not be released in Indian theatres.
Chirag Sehgal works as a Sub-Editor in the Entertainment team at News18.com. With an experience of five years in the media industry, he largely focuses on Indian television coverage. Apart from bringing breakin…Read More
Chirag Sehgal works as a Sub-Editor in the Entertainment team at News18.com. With an experience of five years in the media industry, he largely focuses on Indian television coverage. Apart from bringing breakin… Read More
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