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When NDTV asked Sonakshi Sinha what she feels about Pakistani actors being banned in India, the actress replied, “Do they allow Indian actors to work there [in Pakistan]? I mean I stand in solidarity with my country. I’ll always stand by the decision they take.”

After the Pahalgam attack, the Federation of Western India Cine Employees, an organisation of movie workers, had called for boycotting Pakistani artists, singers and technicians in the Indian film industry. They had called for a similar ban after the 2019 Pulwama terror attack, which claimed the lives of 40 paramilitary personnel.

Following the Pahalgam attack, this organisation renewed its directive. “Despite the ongoing directive, we’ve been made aware of the recent collaboration with Pakistani actor Fawad Khan for the Hindi film, Abir Gulaal. In light of the recent attack in Pahalgam, FWICE is once again compelled to issue a blanket boycott on all Pakistani artists, singers and technicians participating in any Indian film or entertainment projects. This includes performances or collaborations occurring anywhere in the world,” the organisation said in a statement.

New Delhi:

Sonakshi Sinha, who is currently promoting her new film Nikita Roy, shared her thoughts with NDTV on Pakistani actors being banned in India in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack (April 22). 

The conversation around Pakistani actors being banned in India has re-surfaced after Diljit Dosanjh’s Sardaar Ji 3 landed in trouble for casting Pakistani actor Hania Aamir.

New Delhi:

Sonakshi Sinha, who is currently promoting her new film Nikita Roy, shared her thoughts with NDTV on Pakistani actors being banned in India in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack (April 22). 

The conversation around Pakistani actors being banned in India has re-surfaced after Diljit Dosanjh’s Sardaar Ji 3 landed in trouble for casting Pakistani actor Hania Aamir.

In A Nutshell

Diljit Dosanjh has been facing a lot of backlash for working with Pakistani actress Hania Aamir in Sardaar Ji 3 following the heightened tensions between India and Pakistan in the wake of the Pahalgam attack.

Previously, Diljit Dosanjh’s Amar Singh Chamkila director Imtiaz Ali also came out in his support.

“I don’t know the details, but casting someone isn’t the decision of the actor. I don’t know how it went, but I know that uske andar desh prem bahut zyada hai (He loves his country too much). Jo log dekh paayenge unke andar ke sach ko, unko ye samajh mein aa jaayega (People who can see the truth, will understand)” he had said.

Mumbai:

Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah has backed Punjabi star-singer Diljit Dosanjh amid the ongoing controversy regarding his recently released movie Sardaar Ji 3.

What’s Happening

• Taking to his Facebook handle, the actor penned a note supporting Diljit Dosanjh. In the note, Naseeruddin Shah said the Punjabi star was not responsible for casting Pakistani actress Hania Aamir in the movie.
• Shah shared, “I STAND FIRMLY WITH DILJIT.”
• “He was not responsible for the casting of the film, the director was. But no one knows who he is whereas Diljit is known the world over, and he agreed to the cast because his mind is not poisoned,” he added.
• In the same post, the actor said he has a couple of close relatives and friends in Pakistan and no one can stop him from meeting them. “What these goons want is to put an end to personal interaction between the people of India and Pakistan. I have close relatives and some dear friends there and no one can stop me from meeting them or sending them love whenever i feel like it. And my response to those who will say ‘Go to Pakistan’ is ‘GO TO KAILASA’,” he concluded.

• The Internet was quick to spot that Guru’s post was meant for Diljit amid the Sardaar Ji 3 fiasco. 
• Soon after the post went viral, Guru Randhawa deactivated his account on X. 

Background 

Diljit’s Sardaar Ji 3 (which releases in overseas theatres today) landed in trouble after the trailer released on Sunday (June 22) and it featured Pakistani actor Hania Aamir. 

In the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, film body like the Federation of Western India Cine Employees banned Pakistani artistes working in India. Diljit, who’s one of the producers of the film, skipped the film’s India release to avoid controversy. 

Defending his decision to release the film, Diljit Dosanjh, during a conversation with BBC Asian Network, said that producers’ hefty money was invested in the film. The shooting was done much before the Pahalgam attack happened, said the Punjabi singer.

• Guru Randhawa wrote a post on X, reminding Diljit Dosanjh of his roots. 
• “Lakh pardesi hoyieee. Apna desh nhi bhandi daa. Jehre mulk da khayie us da bura nhi mangi da. Even if now your citizenship is not Indian but you were born here pls remember this. This country made great artists and we all are proud of it. Pls be proud of where you were born. Just an advice. Now don’t start controversy again and manipulate Indians LOL. PR bigger thn artist (sic),” he wrote.

• Guru Randhawa wrote a post on X, reminding Diljit Dosanjh of his roots. 
• “Lakh pardesi hoyieee. Apna desh nhi bhandi daa. Jehre mulk da khayie us da bura nhi mangi da. Even if now your citizenship is not Indian but you were born here pls remember this. This country made great artists and we all are proud of it. Pls be proud of where you were born. Just an advice. Now don’t start controversy again and manipulate Indians LOL. PR bigger thn artist (sic),” he wrote.

Author Chetan Bhagat has come out in support of Punjabi star Diljit Dosanjh, who is in the middle of a raging controversy about the casting of Pakistani star Hania Aamir in his latest film Sardaar Ji 3.

The film released in international territories today, skipping an India debut amid India-Pakistan tensions following the Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor, a series of retaliatory air strikes by India on Pakistan terror camps.

Calls for banning Sardaar Ji 3 and Diljit Dosanjh have strengthened since the trailer, also featuring Hania Aamir, dropped on social media on Sunday.

At the NDTV Creators’ Manch on Friday, Chetan Bhagat said, “I love Diljit. he is one of the truly exceptionally talented individuals. I admire him. He sticks to his principles. He wanted to be in Bollywood, but he didn’t cut his hair… He still became a star. It’s not a joke, anyone can get tempted. His music, his concerts, his reels are hilarious.”

Author Chetan Bhagat has come out in support of Punjabi star Diljit Dosanjh, who is in the middle of a raging controversy about the casting of Pakistani star Hania Aamir in his latest film Sardaar Ji 3.

The film released in international territories today, skipping an India debut amid India-Pakistan tensions following the Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor, a series of retaliatory air strikes by India on Pakistan terror camps.

Calls for banning Sardaar Ji 3 and Diljit Dosanjh have strengthened since the trailer, also featuring Hania Aamir, dropped on social media on Sunday.

At the NDTV Creators’ Manch on Friday, Chetan Bhagat said, “I love Diljit. he is one of the truly exceptionally talented individuals. I admire him. He sticks to his principles. He wanted to be in Bollywood, but he didn’t cut his hair… He still became a star. It’s not a joke, anyone can get tempted. His music, his concerts, his reels are hilarious.”

Author Chetan Bhagat has come out in support of Punjabi star Diljit Dosanjh, who is in the middle of a raging controversy about the casting of Pakistani star Hania Aamir in his latest film Sardaar Ji 3.

The film released in international territories today, skipping an India debut amid India-Pakistan tensions following the Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor, a series of retaliatory air strikes by India on Pakistan terror camps.

Calls for banning Sardaar Ji 3 and Diljit Dosanjh have strengthened since the trailer, also featuring Hania Aamir, dropped on social media on Sunday.

At the NDTV Creators’ Manch on Friday, Chetan Bhagat said, “I love Diljit. he is one of the truly exceptionally talented individuals. I admire him. He sticks to his principles. He wanted to be in Bollywood, but he didn’t cut his hair… He still became a star. It’s not a joke, anyone can get tempted. His music, his concerts, his reels are hilarious.”

Author Chetan Bhagat has come out in support of Punjabi star Diljit Dosanjh, who is in the middle of a raging controversy about the casting of Pakistani star Hania Aamir in his latest film Sardaar Ji 3.

The film released in international territories today, skipping an India debut amid India-Pakistan tensions following the Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor, a series of retaliatory air strikes by India on Pakistan terror camps.

Calls for banning Sardaar Ji 3 and Diljit Dosanjh have strengthened since the trailer, also featuring Hania Aamir, dropped on social media on Sunday.

At the NDTV Creators’ Manch on Friday, Chetan Bhagat said, “I love Diljit. he is one of the truly exceptionally talented individuals. I admire him. He sticks to his principles. He wanted to be in Bollywood, but he didn’t cut his hair… He still became a star. It’s not a joke, anyone can get tempted. His music, his concerts, his reels are hilarious.”