Diljit Dosanjh slammed for working with Pakistani star Hania Aamir in 'Sardaar Ji 3'; skips India release
Directed by Amar Hundal, the film is the third sequel of the Punjabi horror comedy franchise. It is produced by Gunbir Singh Sidhu and Manmord Sidhu of White Hill Studios alongside Story Time Productions.
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