Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah, known for speaking his mind without fear, has voiced strong support for Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh amid backlash in India over Sardaar Ji 3, which features Pakistani actress Hania Aamir.
In a recent Facebook post, Shah backed Diljit, making it clear that the actor was not responsible for the film’s casting decisions. “I STAND FIRMLY WITH DILJIT,” he wrote, calling out political attacks on Dosanjh. “The dirty tricks deptt of Jumla Party has been awaiting a chance to attack him… He agreed to the cast because his mind is not poisoned.”
He didn’t shy away from criticising rising hostility between India and Pakistan either. “What these goons want is to put an end to personal interaction between the people of India and Pakistan,” Shah said. “I have close relatives and some dear friends there, and no one can stop me from meeting them or sending them love.”
