Diljit Dosanjh Now Part Of Canadian University Curriculum Amid Sardaar Ji 3 Row
Interestingly, this comes at a time when Diljit Dosanjh has been facing backlash and boycott calls in India for featuring Pakistani actress Hania Aamir in his movie, Sardaar Ji 3.
Actor and singer Diljit Dosanjh will now be part of the curriculum coursework as prescribed by the Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU). This course will be offered through The Creative School and will highlight his impact on the 'cultural, musical and diasporic relevance'. The course was announced at the Billboard Summit at NXNE in Toronto and will begin in 2026.
'Toronto Metropolitan University is excited to pioneer a course on Diljit Dosanjh, whose journey embodies the intersection of culture, identity and global music entrepreneurship. His rise illustrates the cultural influence and economic potential of Punjabi music on the world stage. By examining his impact, students will explore how regional sounds shape global pop culture, mobilise diasporic communities and contribute to sustainable creative economies rooted in authenticity," Dr. Charlie Wall-Andrews, Assistant Professor at The Creative School at TMU, said.
Sardaar Ji 3, directed by Amar Hundal, is set for an overseas release on June 27, but will not release in Indian theatres. Besides this, BN Tiwari, President of the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE), has slammed Diljit for working with Hania, and demanded a complete ban on all his future projects. In a conversation with Hindustan Times, FWICE President said that they are imposing a strict ban on all future films, songs, and projects involving him. 'We have called for a strict ban on all upcoming films, songs or any other sort of projects. We will also issue a formal letter on the same today. Along with Diljit, we have also called for a ban on the producers of the film regarding all their upcoming films," he said.
While Diljit has not reacted to the controversy as of now, he recently spoke to Grammy with Recording Academy President Panos A. Panay, in which he said that music unites nations, and that he feels people need to look beyond nations and focus on Mother Earth.
'Countries are at war, and we don't have control over these things. But I believe music is something that unites nations. I feel blessed to be part of something that spreads love across nations," he said.
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