Sardaar Ji 3, starring Punjabi sensation Diljit Dosanjh and Pakistani heartthrob Hania Aamir, has officially been cleared by all three Pakistani censor boards and will be releasing in cinemas across Pakistan and overseas today.
Despite initial uncertainty and the backdrop of political tension, the film has quietly made its way through official channels and is set to hit screens in major cities, with shows starting as early as 11:45am in Lahore.
Produced by Gunbir Singh Sidhu, Manmord Sidhu, and Dosanjh himself, and backed by White Hill Studios and Story Time Productions, Sardaar Ji 3 found a path into Pakistan despite the official ban on Indian films that’s been in place since 2019. The technicality? White Hill Studios is registered in Vancouver, Canada, placing the film just outside Bollywood’s direct jurisdiction.
Confirming the clearance, Zain Wali of Wali Films — who also serves as one of the producers — told media outlets that Sindh, Punjab, and federal censor boards had all approved the film’s release; this comes as a relief to fans who have been waiting eagerly for news amidst growing speculation.
Hania Aamir herself shared the film’s poster via Instagram, tagging multiple Pakistani cinema chains and writing, “See you :)” — a simple but exciting confirmation that the film would indeed be showing in the country.
The poster listed screening venues including Cinepax, Nueplex (Karachi), Cue Cinemas (Lahore), and Centaurus Cineplex (Islamabad). As of now, Universal Cinemas Lahore and Centaurus Cineplex Islamabad have both confirmed shows, with Universal scheduling its first screening at 11:45 am.
