Chetan Bhagat On Sardaar Ji 3 Row: "I Love Diljit Dosanjh, Saying He Should Get No Work In India Is Very Unfair"
The film released in international territories today, skipping an India debut amid India-Pakistan tensions following the Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor, a series of retaliatory air strikes by India on Pakistan terror camps.
Calls for banning Sardaar Ji 3 and Diljit Dosanjh have strengthened since the trailer, also featuring Hania Aamir, dropped on social media on Sunday.
At the NDTV Creators' Manch on Friday, Chetan Bhagat said, "I love Diljit. he is one of the truly exceptionally talented individuals. I admire him. He sticks to his principles. He wanted to be in Bollywood, but he didn't cut his hair... He still became a star. It's not a joke, anyone can get tempted. His music, his concerts, his reels are hilarious."
At the event, the author and speaker said banning a film which also belongs to the production crew doesn't make sense.
"That film is not Diljit's alone. No film just belongs to the actor. At least 300 people must have worked on the film. Even if you have an issue with Diljit, penalising those people is not fair, so much money has gone into it. Banning a film is too much. You don't like the film, don't watch it. The calls for his boycott are highly unfair."
Chetan Bhagat also said, "We don't need to hate anyone to keep our country safe."
" Humein Pakistan ke mooh nahin lagna, humein apni country ko safe and secure karna hai (We don't have to engage with Pakistan, we just have to keep our country safe and secure). Look at our level, then look at theirs. We don't need to hate anyone to keep our country safe. If they trouble us, we'll teach them a lesson. Our hate will make them win," he added.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Hans India
3 hours ago
- Hans India
‘Against Military Ethos': Huge row as KBC hosts Op Sindoor icons Sofiya, Vyomika & Prerna
New Delhi: The appearance of Indian Armed Forces officers on KBC has ignited controversy, with critics accusing the Union government of exploiting military for political gains. Amitabh Bachchan will host decorated officers from the Indian Armed Forces in the Independence Day special episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) season 17. In a promo shared by the channel, Amitabh Bachchan is seen welcoming Col Sofiya Qureshi (Indian Army), Wg Cmdr Vyomika Singh (Indian Air Force) and Commander Prerna Deosthalee (Indian Navy). The special episode will feature the officers recounting key moments from India's Operation Sindoor conducted against terror camps in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22. While the officers likely sought clearance from the concerned department, their appearance has nonetheless triggered controversy, with many netizens dubbing it a 'PR stunt' and an attempt at 'political mileage.' Both Colonel Sofiya and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh held press briefings while the mission was ongoing. The makers recently released a teaser of the episode, set to air on August 15, showing KBC host Amitabh Bachchan giving the officers a grand welcome. 'This is just unbelievable. Operation Sindoor heroes appearing on national TV show KBC Just because one 'nationalist' party wants to milk some votes?' one user posted on X. "Have you ever seen anything like this after a military operation in any serious country? How is this even allowed for someone in service? The current regime is shamelessly using our forces for its petty politics and hyper-nationalism," another user said. 'Our Army was sacrosanct, above politics, beyond PR. Today, Modi govt parades serving soldiers on shows like KBC for image building. Even our Army has been made a political tool for Modi's PR. Our forces are to defend the nation, not a politician's brand,' a user posted on X. A user also questioned if armed forces protocol allows sending officers on reality shows like KBC. "The Indian Armed Forces have some protocol, some dignity and huge respect. Politicians are ruining it for their personal benefit. That's shameful," he said. Priyanka Chaturvedi of the Shiv Sena (UBT) also commented on the show. 'Our heroic women in Uniform who went on to become the face of Operation Sindoor have been invited by a private entertainment channel on their show. This private entertainment channel's parent company Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) has also bagged the broadcasting rights of the Asia Cup till 2031. Yes, the very channel that seeks to earn revenue through India vs Pakistan cricket matches. Now join the dots,' Priyanka Chaturvedi posted on X. The Central government or the Defence ministry didn't immediately comment on the social media criticism.
Hindustan Times
4 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
‘Kuch toh kiya tha uss aadmi ne': Zeeshan Ayyub reveals how Shah Rukh Khan pulled him back from quitting acting
Bollywood actor Zeeshan Ayyub is known for his powerful character roles. From Tanu Weds Manu Returns and Jannat 2 to Raees, the actor has captivated audiences with his performances. In a recent interview with Digital Commentary, Zeeshan recalled working with Shah Rukh Khan and revealed how the superstar saved his career. Zeeshan Ayyub shares experience working with Shah Rukh Khan in Raees. Zeeshan Ayyub on working with Shah Rukh Khan Zeeshan played SRK's friend, Sadiq Ibrahim, in Raees. Recalling his experience, Zeeshan said, "Kuch toh kiya tha uss aadmi ne, badal diya tha andar se. Jab unhone mujhe dekha toh scan kar liya tha ki bhut pereshaan hai aur main tha. I was almost on the verge of quitting acting and leaving, thinking I can't do this anymore" (He must have done something; he had changed me from within. When he looked at me, he sensed I was very troubled – and I was. I was almost on the verge of quitting acting and leaving, thinking I couldn't do it anymore). He revealed that he was getting typecast in Bollywood and had grown tired of playing similar roles. "I was bored of playing the same kind of roles. Then I thought, if I have to sign off, I'll do it with a film alongside Shah Rukh Khan. At least if I retire, I'll have a film with SRK. Unhone haath milaya, toh actually negativity nikal gayi thi. I was like abhi toh bahut kaam karna hai. Unhone rok liya and he made sure ki yahan par kaam kar aur sab badia hoga" (When he shook my hand, the negativity actually went away. I felt like I still had a lot of work to do. He stopped me and made sure I stayed, telling me, 'Work here and everything will be fine'). About Raees Directed by Rahul Dholakia and produced by Red Chillies Entertainment and Excel Entertainment, Raees starred Shah Rukh Khan, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, and Pakistani actor Mahira Khan in lead roles. The film received positive reviews upon release and was a commercial success, earning ₹281.45 crore worldwide. Zeeshan and Shah Rukh Khan's upcoming films Zeeshan will next be seen in Anurag Kashyap's Nishaanchi. The film stars newcomer Aaishvary Thackeray, along with Monika Panwar, Vedika Pinto, and Kumud Mishra in pivotal roles, and is scheduled to release in theatres on September 19. Shah Rukh will next be seen in King, directed by Siddharth Anand. The film also stars Suhana Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Abhay Verma, Jaideep Ahlawat, and Saurabh Shukla. Reports suggest that Deepika Padukone, Rani Mukerji, Anil Kapoor, and Jackie Shroff will also be part of the project, which is currently in production.
India.com
7 hours ago
- India.com
Operation Sindoor Women Soldiers On KBC: PR Stunt Or Patriotism? Netizens Left Red-Faced
New Delhi: Kaun Banega Crorepati's Independence Day episode is drawing fire even before it airs. The upcoming show will see host Amitabh Bachchan welcoming three decorated women officers, Colonel Sofiya Qureshi of the Indian Army, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh of the Indian Air Force and Commander Prerna Deosthalee of the Indian Navy. A promotional clip released by Sony Liv shows the officers walking onto the set to loud applause. The broadcast is scheduled for August 15. In the episode, they share accounts from Operation Sindoor, India's cross-border military offensive in response to that followed the April 22 terror strike in Pahalgam. The presence of serving officers on a popular reality quiz show has set off a storm online. Some users accuse the government of using the military for political branding. 'This is unbelievable. Operation Sindoor heroes appearing on national TV just because one party wants votes?' read a post on X. This is just unbelievable Operation Sindoor heroes appearing on national TV show KBC Just because one "nationalist" party wants to milk some votes? — Amock_ (@Amockx2022) August 12, 2025 Another said, 'How is this even allowed? Our forces are not props for hyper-nationalism.' Criticism has also centred on the timing. Both Colonel Qureshi and Wing Commander Singh had briefed the press while the operation was underway. Now, their appearance on an entertainment programme is being called unprecedented. 'Our Army was sacrosanct, above politics, beyond PR. Today, it's a political tool,' one post read. Our Army was sacrosanct, above politics, beyond PR. Today, Modi govt parades serving soldiers on shows like KBC for image building. Even our Army has been made a political tool for Modi's PR. Our forces are to defend the nation, not a politician's — Mayank Saxena (@mayank_sxn) August 12, 2025 Questions have been raised about whether armed forces protocol allows such public appearances. 'The Indian Armed Forces have protocol and dignity. Politicians are ruining it for personal gain,' a user wrote. Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi linked the show to commercial interests. She said that Sony Pictures Networks India, which owns the channel airing KBC, also holds broadcast rights for the Asia Cup until 2031. 'Yes, the same channel that profits from India vs Pakistan matches. Now join the dots,' she posted on X. Our heroic women in Uniform who went on to become the face of Operation Sindoor have been invited by a private entertainment channel on their show. This private entertainment channel's parent company Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) has also bagged the broadcasting rights of… — Priyanka Chaturvedi (@priyankac19) August 13, 2025 The government and defence ministry have not responded to the criticism. Military rules discourage wearing uniforms in public social settings such as restaurants, hotels or shops unless attending official events in the Officers' Mess. Caps must be removed indoors. Uniforms are allowed at certain military social gatherings, including dances or formal receptions within the Mess. The controversy has now shifted attention from KBC's quiz questions to a different question: should serving officers take part in televised entertainment, especially after an active operation?
