The buzz around Sardaar Ji 3 hit social media in full force this weekend, and at the center of it all is Diljit Dosanjh’s latest trailer drop. Instead of backtracking over casting Pakistani star Hania Aamir, Diljit leaned in—posting the trailer with his typical swagger, cheeky Punjabi one‑liner and zero apologies. “Sardaar Ji 3 releasing 27th June overseas only. Fadh lao bhoond dian lattan,” he wrote, signaling he’s not here for the drama.
It’s impossible to ignore the backdrop: tensions between India and Pakistan have escalated following the Pahalgam attack and India’s Operation Sindoor. The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has demanded the Central Board of Film Certification deny clearance to Sardaar Ji 3 because of its Pakistani cast—including Aamir, Nasir Chinyoti and others. In response, the trailer has been geo-blocked in India and the team has opted for an overseas-only release on June 27.
Netizens have gone wild on platforms like Reddit and X, calling Dosanjh everything from “opportunist” to “traitor.” One user even demanded he be dropped from projects like Border 2. Others slammed him for staying silent during past India-Pakistan tensions and then choosing to work with Pakistani talent now. Yet despite the uproar, Diljit hasn’t budged.
Actually, he’s doubled down—posting unbothered, confident, and fully embracing his decision. Hania Aamir even re-shared the trailer, captioning it with “Pindi boys agaye oye,” and celebrating the pushback with pride. Their joint energy in the trailer—genre-blending horror and comedy—is exactly the vibe they’re doubling down on.
What feels key here is choice and intention. Diljit’s refusal to bend to pressure speaks to a creative independence—and maybe a push to redefine cross-border collaboration even when politics try to block it. And by releasing the film overseas, he’s preserving artistic freedom while sidestepping censorship.
Whether Sardaar Ji 3 triumphs financially or culturally, this moment stands out. It’s a clear statement: art doesn’t always follow political lines. And if this sets a precedent, imagining creative partnerships beyond borders—well, that might just be the real story.
