Sardaar Ji 3: Pakistan Cheers Hania Aamir, India Turns Up the Heat on Diljit Dosanjh

The trailer of Sardaar Ji 3 has not only dropped cinematic chills but also ignited a heated digital war; with Hania Aamir making a prominent appearance opposite Diljit Dosanjh, Pakistanis are celebrating her epic role—while Dosanjh faces intense backlash from Indian quarters.

Pakistani Celebrities Rally Behind Hania Aamir

When the trailer of Sardaar Ji 3 hit social media, it cleared all doubts: Hania Aamir is not a fleeting guest star—she’s right at the forefront, ghostbusting with Diljit in a haunted UK castle. This wasn’t just a film moment; it was a cultural milestone.

After months of speculation that Hania might be dropped or recast due to the India-Pakistan conflict—and following India’s ongoing ban on Pakistani artists—the trailer served as a sigh of relief and a powerful statement. The Pakistani entertainment fraternity rallied behind Hania with pride and emotion.

Actress Zara Noor Abbas called the moment a step toward international success, writing, “So proud of you… Next stop: Hollywood, InshaAllah.”

Yasir Hussain underlined the historical significance of Hania’s casting, noting that while many Pakistanis have worked in India before, none in recent times had managed such a central role amid such high tensions.

Anoushey Ashraf echoed the sentiment: “While others settled for side roles or background energy, Hania is making main-character moves across borders.”

Other celebrities like Zoya Nasir, Yashma Gill, Maria Unera, Asad Siddiqui, and Hira Khan also flooded social media with pride. Siddiqui’s words summed up the national mood: “What a beautiful sight to watch.”

Even influencers like Adnan Zafar (Ken Doll) jumped in to debunk false media claims that Aamir had been removed from the film. He called out the baseless speculation and congratulated her on the film’s release, saying he couldn’t wait to see her shine on-screen.

Diljit Dosanjh Under Fire in India Over Pakistani Collaboration

But while Pakistanis celebrate, back in India, Diljit Dosanjh is facing the music—and it’s anything but sweet.

After sharing the trailer on Instagram and confirming the film’s “overseas-only” release on June 27, backlash came fast and furious from the Indian side. His decision to stand by the original cast and proceed without an Indian release was viewed by many as defiance—and some weren’t pleased.

BN Tiwari, president of the Federation of Western India Cine Employees, led the charge by threatening to oust Dosanjh from Bollywood. His main grievance? Featuring a Pakistani actor in a major film, even as India maintains an unofficial cultural blockade against Pakistan.

Online, the tone was scathing. Internet users accused Dosanjh of being “shameless,” “disloyal,” and “two-faced.” One angry netizen wrote, “He never spoke during the war—now we know why. I used to like him, but that’s changing fast.” Others resurrected old allegations, branding him a separatist sympathizer, especially in light of his silence during Operation Sindoor.

The tension is thick, but instead of bowing to pressure, the filmmakers stood firm. Despite growing political and media heat, no edits were made, no actors were dropped, and the release remained on track—albeit internationally.

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