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Diljit Dosanjh Reacts to Sardaar Ji 3 Boycott | Breaks Silence on Hania Aamir
Diljit Dosanjh finally opens up about the Sardaar Ji 3 controversy. With growing backlash over the casting of Pakistani actor Hania Aamir, the actor-singer clarifies that the film was shot before the Pahalgam terror attack and underlines that major decisions like release platforms are beyond his control. Diljit stands by the producers, calls the financial stakes 'huge,' and says he respects Hania's professionalism and privacy. Meanwhile, FWICE demands a ban and blacklisting. Here's Diljit's full response and what it means for the film's future.
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