‘Didn't speak a word during India-Pakistan war' Diljit Dosanjh slammed for working with Pakistani actress Hania Aamir in Sardarji 3
The upcoming Punjabi film 'Sardaar Ji 3,' starring Diljit Dosanjh and Neeru Bajwa, faces controversy due to the inclusion of Pakistani actress Hania Aamir amidst rising tensions between India and Pakistan. The backlash has led to the film's release being limited to overseas markets initially. While some criticize the decision, others acknowledge the challenges of recasting after filming.
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