"We Stand With Our Country": Diljit Dosanjh Fires Back Over Sardarji 3 Ban And "Anti-National" Claims
After his film Sardarji 3 was banned in India over its Pakistani co-star, Diljit Dosanjh has fired back, condemning the Pahalgam attack and slamming the media for questioning his patriotism.
In an emotional and fiery speech during a recent concert in Malaysia, global superstar Diljit Dosanjh broke his silence on the controversial Diljit Dosanjh Sardarji 3 ban in India, slamming the "national media" for attempting to portray him as "against the country."
The actor and singer's film, "Sardarji 3," was blocked from release in India due to the presence of Pakistani actress Hania Aamir. The move came after the Indian government banned all Pakistani artists following the tragic Pahalgam attack. Seeing a fan holding the Indian national flag at his concert, Dosanjh paused the show to address the issue head-on.
"That is my country's flag. We are all India," Diljit began, his voice filled with passion. He then directly addressed the attack that led to the ban. "The very sad incident of Pahalgam happened. We condemned it then, we prayed then, and we pray today that whoever carried out the attack receives the strictest punishment. We stand with our country."
Dosanjh then drew a critical distinction that he claims the media ignored. "Our film was shot before the Pahalgam attack, and the [India-Pakistan] match happened after the Pahalgam attack," he argued, highlighting what he sees as a major hypocrisy. "When my film was about to be released, the national media went all out to portray Diljit Dosanjh as being against the country. But Punjabis and Sardars can never go against the country."
This powerful defense of his patriotism has electrified his fanbase and thrown the issue of the Pakistani actors ban in India back into the spotlight. The ban has been a contentious topic, with many arguing that art and artists should not be held responsible for the political actions of their governments. Diljit's case is a prime example of the complexities involved, as his film was completed before the tragic event that triggered the ban.
A source close to the film's production reportedly told DeetsDaily, "The entire team was heartbroken. The film is a story of love and unity, and to have it twisted into a political weapon was devastating. Diljit felt he had to speak up, not just for the film, but for his own integrity and the honor of his community."
The Sardarji 3 release date in India remains in limbo, and it's unclear if Dosanjh's passionate plea will have any effect on the official decision. However, his speech at the Diljit Dosanjh Malaysia concert has successfully shifted the narrative, putting the focus on his unwavering loyalty to India and questioning the media's role in fueling the controversy.
Will this bold move pressure authorities to reconsider the ban on a film made in good faith before the tragic attack? Or will "Sardarji 3" remain a casualty of the ongoing political tensions? One thing is certain: Diljit Dosanjh has made his stand, and he's not letting anyone question his love for his country without a fight.
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