Hania Aamir and Diljit Dosanjh’s Sardaar Ji 3 Cleared for Release in Pakistan and Overseas Today

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.

That said, some confusion still lingers. While many cinemas have confirmed, Nueplex Cinemas Karachi stated they are still waiting for official directives and noted that the Indian film ban remains in place for them. However, more announcements are expected throughout the day.

What makes this release particularly remarkable is the political firestorm it has already weathered. The film’s Indian release was scrapped amid backlash over the casting of Pakistani actress Hania Aamir, with Indian film associations condemning Dosanjh and the production house.

In response, Diljit Dosanjh defended the team’s decision to go forward with an international release, noting that the film was completed during a period of relative calm between the two nations. He also praised Hania, calling her “very professional”, and acknowledged the producers’ financial risks if the film were shelved entirely.

Despite the noise, Sardaar Ji 3 now stands as a rare example of cultural collaboration moving forward despite political barriers — and fans on both sides of the border are here for it.

With official screenings beginning today and anticipation at a high, Sardaar Ji 3 is not just a film — it’s a quiet cultural moment in the making.

Lights, camera, unity.

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