Producers of ‘Sardaarji 3’, starring Diljit Dosanjh, issued a statement on Wednesday to clarify that the signing of Pakistani actor Hania Amir was done before the terrorist attack in Pahalgam. It also noted that the film was shot before tensions between India and Pakistan escalated.

“This is to bring to everyone’s kind notice that the film, named ‘Sardaarji 3’, was shot well before the prevailing situation that our country is facing right now and it was never ever the case that any Pakistani artist was signed or was engaged after the terrorist attack in Pahalgam (sic),” the statement said.

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It also stated that the decision not to release the film in India was due to the sensitivity of the situation.

“We stand united with our country and our fellow countrymen during this sensitive time. Considering the same, we had decided not to release the film or any of its promotional content in India until the situation becomes opportune (sic),” it said further.

Have a look at the statement here:

The upcoming Punjabi film invited massive backlash soon after the trailer was released. Interestingly, it was announced that the Diljit Dosanjh-led film would be released overseas,

Earlier, in a letter written to PM Narendra Modi, the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) called for a ban on Diljit and the makers, appealing to cease their passports and citizenship.

Several industry insiders, including singers Mika Singh and B Praak, along with scores of fans on social media condemned the decision of the makers to cast Hania Amir. They also voiced their opinion on the release of the film.

‘Sardaarji 3’ is slated to hit the screens overseas on June 27.

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