Sardaar Ji 3: Makers Of Diljit Dosanjh Starrer Issue Statement Amid Hania Aamir's Casting Controversy

Diljit Dosanjh and the makers of Sardaar Ji 3 came under fire for their collaboration with Pakistani actor Hania Aamir. They faced backlash on social media by netizens and even several film bodies called for boycott. FWICE even urged the government for passport cancellation of Diljit  and makers of Sardaar Ji 3. Amid the ongoing controversy over casting Hania, Sardaar Ji 3 makers have issued a statement.

Makers issue statement over casting Hania Aamir in Sardaar Ji 3

Sardaar Ji 3's producers released a statement on Tuesday, where they defended their decision to cast Hania. They clarified that the movie was shot before the "prevailing situation that our country is facing now" and they didn't cast any Pakistani actor after the Pahalgam terror attack. The makers further said that they stand in solidarity with India and are not releasing or promoting the film in India, because of the current situation between India and Pakistan.

The statement read: "This is to bring to everyone’s kind notice that the film named, Sardaarji 3, was shot well before the prevailing situation that our country is facing now and it was never ever the case that any Pakistani artist was signed or was engaged after the terrorist attack in Pahalgam."

It further read, "We stand united with our country and our fellow countrymen during this sensitive time. Considering the same, we had decided not to release the film or any of its promotional content in India until the situation becomes opportune."

Have a look at the statement here.

Sardaar Ji 3, also starring Neeru Bajwa, is releasing overseas on June 27, 2025. Diljit and Neeru are busy promoting the film abroad. In an interview with BBC Asian Network, Diljit spoke about releasing the film internationally and not in India. He also shared his experience about working with Hania.

Diljit Dosanjh said when the film was shot in February, everything was fine back then. After that, a lot of big things happened which were beyond everyone's control. So the producers decided that Sardaar Ji 3 won’t be released in India now, but it will release overseas. The Punjabi singer also said that the producers have invested a lot of money, and they know there will be a loss because it won't release now in an entire territory. He also added that when he signed the film, everything was fine. Now, as the producers want to release it abroad, he supports their decision.

While talking about working with Hania Aamir in the film, he called it "good" and said she is "very professional".

"I really respect her work and her privacy. I’m also a very private person myself and I give everyone their space, especially women," he added.