Pak actor in ‘Sardarji 3’: Film body to ban Diljit Dosanjh

Diljit Dosanjh’s ‘Sardaar Ji’,  which also stars Pakistani actor Hania Aamir, is facing backlash from fans. After the makers skipped an India release, the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) is planning to issue an official directive to ban Diljit Dosanjh and the film’s producers in India.

Federation President BN Tiwari said, “None of their films and projects would be allowed to be released in India. There would be complete cooperation from the Indian film industry.”

The film will not be screened in India amid tensions between India and Pakistan tensions. On Sunday, June 22, Dosanjh shared the film's trailer on social media and announced the film's release date. On his official Instagram page, Diljit wrote, "Sardaar Ji 3 Releasing 27th June OVERSEAS Only/ FADH LAO BHOOND DIAN LATTAN (sic)." The film will not be released in the country due to the film industry's ban on Pakistani actors after the ghastly Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor.

The YouTube link of the 'Sardaar Ji 3' trailer has been geo-blocked in India.

Sardaar Ji 3' is a horror comedy featuring Diljit Dosanjh, Hania Aamir, and Neeru Bajwa. The trailer shows Hania playing a ghost hunter, who, along with Diljit, is entrusted with the job of removing a spirit from a mansion in the United Kingdom. The film is a satire on ghostbusting and is expected to be a laughter riot.

FWICE has raised objections, requesting the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to deny certification to the film. The objection was over the film's casting of Pakistani actors, including Hania Aamir, Nasir Chinyoti, Daniel Khawar, and Saleem Albela.

Before 'Sardaar Ji 3', the FWICE enforced a blanket ban on 'Abir Gulaal, a Hindi film, which marked Pakistani actor Fawad Khan's return to Indian cinema.