Diljit Dosanjh’s Sardaarji 3 banned from India release

Diljit Dosanjh’s upcoming comedy-horror film Sardaar Ji 3 will not see a theatrical release in India, as escalating tensions between India and Pakistan in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack have led to a ban on Pakistani artists. The film, which features Pakistani actress Hania Aamir in a lead role, is now scheduled to release exclusively internationally on June 27.

The announcement was made by Dosanjh himself via Instagram on Sunday, where he shared the film’s trailer and wrote, “Sardaar Ji 3 Releasing 27th June OVERSEAS Only/ FADH LAO BHOOND DIAN LATTAN.”

The trailer has been geo-blocked for Indian viewers on YouTube, displaying the message: “The uploader has not made this video available in your country.” However, promotional content such as the teaser and songs remain accessible to Indian audiences.

Though absent from the teaser, Hania Aamir appears in the official trailer, playing a ghost hunter alongside Dosanjh. The plot follows their mission to rid a haunted mansion in the UK of a lingering spirit. The storyline also includes romantic tensions, with both Hania Aamir and Neeru Bajwa competing for Dosanjh’s attention.

The decision to restrict the film’s release to overseas territories follows a wave of criticism and formal objections raised by the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE). The organisation appealed to the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to block the film’s release in India, citing the presence of several Pakistani cast members, including Nasir Chinyoti, Daniel Khawar, and Saleem Albela, in addition to Aamir.

This development comes in the aftermath of the April 2025 Pahalgam terror attack, which significantly strained bilateral relations. Adding to the controversy, Hania Aamir’s Instagram account was reportedly blocked in India following allegations that she made anti-India comments after the military operation ‘Operation Sindoor.’

Given the sensitive geopolitical backdrop and industry pushback, the film’s producers opted to drop Indian screens entirely. While Sardaar Ji 3 will release globally on June 27, it will remain unavailable to Indian audiences.

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What's Happening

• The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) President, BN Tiwari told NDTV that they have decided to issue a directive to ban Diljit Dosanjh and other producers of the film in India.
• BN Tiwari told NDTV, "There will be complete non co-operation. If the film releases anywhere, we will issue a directive of non co-operation. We will ensure that Diljit Dosanjh won't get work (films or concerts) in any part of India."
• "If he doesn't withdraw the release of the film, he won't get work in India," BN Tiwari added.
• Along with the FWICE, the All Indian Cine Workers Association also decided to ban Diljit Dosanjh working in India.
• In an X post, the body wrote, "We hereby announce a complete boycott of singer and producer Diljit Dosanjh from the Indian film industry.We urge all Indian producers, production houses, music companies, event organizers, and film workers to stand united and not associate with Diljit Dosanjh in any professional capacity.
• We will approach various industry unions, workers' bodies, and stakeholders to uphold this patriotic call."
• FWICE has also written a letter to CBFC to stall the Diljit and Hania film from getting its censor certificate.

The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has raised strong objections to the casting of Diljit Dosanjh in Border 2, addressing a letter to Bhushan Kumar (T-Series), JP Dutta, Nidhi Dutta (JP Films), and director Anurag Singh.

In the letter, FWICE expressed that it is “deeply disappointed” by the decision to include Dosanjh in a film of such national importance.

The letter stated, “The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE), representing the core workforce of the Indian film and television industry, is deeply disappointed and concerned by the casting of actor-singer Mr Diljit Dosanjh in your upcoming film Border 2 produced under the banner of JP Films in collaboration with T-Series and directed by Mr Anurag Singh.”

The shooting of "Sardaar Ji 2" took place before the terror attacks in India and the subsequent tensions between India and Pakistan. if they dont release the movie,the producers wud suffer huge losses.

• Responding to the criticism, Diljit Dosanjh told BBC Asian Network, "Jab yeh film bani thi tab situation sab theek tha. We shot this in February and then everything was fine. Uske baad, bohut saari, badi cheezein humare haath mein nahin hain. Toh producers ne decide kiya ki film obviously ab India mein toh nahin lagegi, toh overseas release karte hain. Toh producers ka bohut paisa laga hua hai aur jab yeh film bann rahi thi tab aisa kuch tha nahin. (When this film was made, everything was fine. We shot it in February and things were okay back then. After that, a lot of big things happened that were beyond our control. So the producers decided that the film obviously won't be released in India now, so they'll release it overseas. The producers have invested a lot of money, and when the film was being made, nothing like this was happening)."
• He added, "They know there will be a loss because you're removing an entire territory. Even when I signed the film, everything was fine. Now the situation is not in our hands. So if the producers want to release it abroad, I support them."

Has Hania Mirza said anything nasty about India??

Originally posted by: beena_jon

Oh God..this is fake..hania has clarified it multiple times..don't fall for everything you see on SM esp in today's times. She never posted this. Clarified this is not her..but some impersonating her..

https://www.indiaforums.com/article/rakhi-sawant-calls-hania-aamir-sweetheart-urges-fans-to-watch-sardaar-ji-amid-controversy_223936

ohh...sorry, shud've verified before posting it

Diljit should learn something from Vani Kapoor