Diljit Dosanjh Addresses Sardaar Ji 3 Controversy During Malaysia Concert: Matches Have Happened After Tragedy...

Diljit Dosanjh and Sonam Bajwa's comedy film Sardaar Ji 3, also starring Pakistani actress Hania Aamir, was banned in India after the Pahalgam tragedy. The makers' decision to go ahead with an international release drew major backlash, even leading to boycott calls against the Punjabi singer-actor. At a recent concert, he broke his silence on the matter and reiterated that the film had been shot before the terrorist attack in Kashmir that sent shockwaves across the country.Diljit Dosanjh Addresses Sardaar Ji 3 Controversy During Malaysia ConcertA purported clip of Diljit is going viral on social media, where he is seen speaking about the controversy.In the 2:04-minute viral video, he can be seen paying respect to the tricolour before stopping

his performance to address the backlash. Speaking in Punjabi, he said, “My film Sardaar Ji 3 was shot in February when the matches were being played. After that, the tragic Pahalgam terror attack happened. At that time, and even now, we have always prayed that the terrorists should receive strict punishment. I stand with my country. The matches have happened after the tragedy. There's a lot of difference between this and my film. It was shot earlier but the matches happened later.”“The national media tried their best to portray me as anti-national, but Punjabis and the Sikh community could never go against the nation,” the singer added.

Modi govt bans Diljit Dosanjh’s movie after the Pahalgam incident 🚫 just because he’s a Sikh artist, but cricket matches go on in full swing 🏏. One rule for Sikhs in cinema, another for sports. Modi , this isn’t governance—it’s pure hypocrisy & discrimination. pic.twitter.com/dmwdpyahGn

— No Filter Singh (@NofilterSingh) September 25, 2025

Times Now, however, couldn't officially verify the authenticity of the video.About Sardar Ji 3 RowIn June, the team of Sardar Ji 3 faced criticism for casting Pakistani actress Hania Aamir despite the ban following the Pahalgam attack. The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) labelled it an anti-national act and even demanded revocation of citizenship for those involved, including Diljit.A letter was also sent to the makers of Border 2, requesting the removal of Dosanjh from the patriotic film. At the time, he had said that the decision to proceed with an international release was taken by the producers, as their investment was at stake.