Mika Singh slams ‘fake singer' Diljit Dosanjh for working with Pakistani actor Hania Aamir: ‘Left fans betrayed and helpless'
Taking to his Instagram Stories, Mika Singh penned a long note with the sub-head 'Desh Pehle (Nation first),' expressing his disappointment in the Punjabi actor-singer. He wrote, 'Guys, as we all know, the relationship between India and Pakistan isn't going well right now. Yet some people continue to act irresponsibly.'
Taking a dig at the singer's decision to share the film's trailer, Mika wrote, 'Before releasing any content that involves artists from across the border, they should think twice–especially when our nation's dignity is involved.'
Taking example of the ban of the film Abir Gulal, Mika wrote, 'There was a film featuring Fawad Khan and Vaani Kapoor that many of us opposed, and yet, some still don't seem to get the message. What's more shocking is that a fake singer, after doing 10 shows in India with thousands of fans buying tickets, had now disappeared — leaving fans betrayed and helpless.' Mika was referring to Diljit's immensely successful Dil-Luminati world tour.
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While Diljit Dosanjh is aware of the controversy, he said that he has no choice but to promote the film because the producers' money is at stake, and that the film was shot before the Pahalgam attack. In an interview with BBC Asian Network, Diljit Dosanjh shared, 'When the film was made, the situation was fine. This film was shot in February. A lot of things happened after that which are not in our control. When it (Pahalgam attack) happened, the producers knew that they can't release this film in India anymore. But, they decided to release it overseas as they have invested a lot of money in the film. They will still incur loss because they are removing an entire territory.'
He added, 'The truth is when I signed the film, the situation was just fine. Now, when the producers want to release it overseas, I will have to stand with them and support their decision.'
Apart from acting in Sardaar Ji 3, Diljit Dosanjh is also a co-producer along with Gunbir Singh Sidhu and Manmord Sidhu. The film is directed by Amar Hundal.
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