Diljit Dosanjh has revealed that his new movie Sardaar Ji 3, featuring Hania Amir, will not be released in India. Instead, the film will premiere internationally after producers ruled out a domestic release amid boycott calls against Pakistani content and celebrities following the April 22 Pahalgam attack in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).

 

 

During a BBC Asian Network interview, host Haroon Rashid said, “I am impressed how you have shown courage for releasing the film, also impressed by the fact that you have released this internationally in the manner that you set out to make it. Were you involved in this process of deciding that the film will be released as it is?”

 

 

Detailing the timeline, Indian singer and actor Dosanjh shared that the principal shoot concluded in February and described the on-set atmosphere as “fine” and conditions as "good". However, he noted that the tone of conversations shifted after the Pahalgam attack in April.

 

 

“Many factors are beyond our control. The producers realised the film wouldn’t be released in India, so they decided, ‘Let’s release it overseas; we have invested in it.’ There were no issues during production, but they understood that they would incur a loss once a territory was excluded. Even at the time I signed [the movie contract], the situation was stable. If they opt for an overseas release, I support their decision.”
 

 

Dosanjh pointed out that this choice was made only after trade organisations and worker unions renewed demands to prohibit Pakistani artists. “The producers acknowledged that risk; I agreed to it”, he stated.

 

 

The trailer posted on Dosanjh's Instagram prominently features Hania Aamir, dispelling rumours that her scenes might be removed. Aamir shared the clip on her Instagram, writing, “Main taa darr gai! Sardaar Ji 3 releasing 27 June OVERSEAS only!”

 

 

Viewers in India encounter a “video unavailable” message when trying to access the full trailer on YouTube videos. Previously, amid rising political tensions between Pakistan and India, FWICE has called for a total ban on Diljit Dosanjh’s current and future projects and has appealed to ban the film’s producers as well.

 

 

Sales representatives listed the movie title at an April market without any offers from Indian distributors, setting the stage for an export-first approach.

 

 

Tensions between Pakistan and India escalated after the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, in which 26 people were killed. India blamed Pakistan for the incident, though it has yet to provide evidence to support the claim. Pakistan has strongly denied the allegations.