Amit Sial reacts to Diljit Dosanjh's ‘Sardaarji 3' controversy: 'If I were in his place, I would not have done this'

Time of India

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's last release, 'Sardaar Ji 3', was one of the highly anticipated movies of 2025. However, instead of getting praise for his work and movie, the film landed him in massive controversy as it featured Pakistani artist Hania Aamir.
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Amid India-Pak's strained relationship, Hania's part in the movie sparked nationwide debate. Thus, the makers announced that the film will only be released overseas. Yet, both the makers and Diljit faced heavy criticism to the level where reports were doing rounds that Dosanjh might lose his future Bollywood projects and would be banned in India. The internet and the industry were divided; people either supported Diljit or threw shade at him. Amid this, 'The Hunt' actor
offered a very natural take on the matter.
Amit Sial reacts to Diljit Dosanjh's ' Sardaarji 3 ' controversy
Speaking to ETimes exclusively, Amit said, 'These are very personal things. I mean, Diljit is a great artist. If he felt that he was not wrong, then he felt it. And those who felt that he was wrong said that he was wrong. It is between him and his soul and his intelligence.'
'We are not small kids. We don't have to teach people what is right and what is wrong,' he continued.
Highlighting that the movie was made before the Pahalgam incident and the emotions involved, Amit further explained, 'He (Diljit Dosanjh) very categorically mentioned that because of the sentiments attached to it, he is not releasing it in India.
He is only releasing it overseas. There are a lot of factors. There are producers, and people's money is involved, and so is their hard work. The film was made before the incident.
You cannot see the future.'
'If I were in Diljit's place, I would not have done this,' said Amit Sial
Amit also acknowledged that the relationship between India and Pakistan has always been very sensitive, and 'he (Diljit) should have thought about it.'
He further stated, 'In my personal opinion, I feel that we do not need foreign actors.
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But then, art cannot be restricted by boundaries. If foreign actors work, not just Pakistani but people from different nationalities work in our industry. But yes, this is a sensitive issue with Pakistan. If I were in Diljit's place, I would not have done this.'
'If he thinks he did the right thing, then he must have done the right thing,' concluded the actor.
Amit Sial
Amit Sial is one of the most renowned and versatile actors we have in the industry. His work in movies like 'Raid 2,' 'Kesari' and more has been highly loved by he audience. Amit's latest work, 'The Hunt', based on the
, is currently streaming on OTT. His ability to bring real characters to the reel has always been lauded by the critics and audiences alike, and 'The Hunt' is no exception.