Singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh has broken silence over the controversy surrounding his and Pakistani actress Hania Aamir’s film Sardaarji 3, taking a dig at Pakistan–India cricket matches being held despite growing tensions between the two neighbours.

 

Dosanjh had come under fire for featuring Hania in his film despite recently military clashes between the two countries. The same had also led to a ban on the film across the border as critics accused him of insensitivity, questioning his allegiance.

 

During a recent concert in Kuala Lumpur, Dosanjh addressed both the controversy and the ongoing Pakistan-India cricket matches. He acknowledged he has “a lot of answers” but said he chose to stay silent up until now.

 

Diljit Dosanjh breaks his silence over the Sardarji 3 controversy. He said, “My movie was shot in February when the matches were being played. After that, the Pahalgam terror attack happened. At that time, and even now, we have always prayed that the terrorists should receive… pic.twitter.com/S0UkgpOgb9

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He explained that Sardaarji 3 was filmed in February, before the attack took place.  Speaking to the audience, he said, “When my film Sardaarji 3 was shot in February, the matches were being played. After that, the tragic Pahalgam attack happened […] we have always prayed that the terrorists receive the strictest punishment.”

 

“I have many answers, but I kept quiet, kept everything inside me. Whoever tells you anything, you shouldn’t take that poison inside you […] there are a lot more things to say, but I don’t want to say them,” he added.

 

Dosanjh also addressed media outlets that described him as “anti‑national”, asserting that national media tried its best but Punjabis and the Sikh community could never go against the nation.

 

Sardaar Ji 3's collection in Pakistan is estimated to be over PKR 50 crore, making it the highest-grossing Indian film in Pakistan. Whereas, the film earned over INR 60.70 crore as of July 2025, with its overseas performance breaking Punjabi film records and ruling the overseas box office.