Sardaar Ji 3 Sparks Controversy Amid Indo-Pak Tensions

Diljit Dosanjh's latest installment in his horror-comedy franchise, 'Sardaar Ji 3', won't see a release in India, as mounting protests emerge over the casting of Pakistani actress Hania Aamir. The film is set for an overseas release on June 27 despite widespread calls for its boycott.

The All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) has openly criticized Dosanjh's decision to cast Aamir, particularly during a tense period following a brutal terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, where 26 Indian lives were lost. This choice, the organization argues, disrespects the sacrifice of those affected by Pakistani-sponsored terrorism.

Public sentiment has largely sided with AICWA, as evidenced by numerous social media users labeling Dosanjh as a 'traitor'. With Indo-Pak hostilities at a peak after an Indian military response to the Pahalgam attack, Dosanjh's film finds itself at the heart of a political and cultural storm.

(With inputs from agencies.)