Diljit Dosanj revealed the characteristic of Hania Aamir’s Sardar G3 trailer; Film for release only abroad amidst India-Pakistan tension
On Sunday evening, Diljit Dosanjh launched the much awaited trailer of his upcoming Punjabi Comedy Sardar G3, in which he relaxed rumors that Pakistani actress Hania Aamir was removed from the film. Her major presence in the trailer confirmed her constant role as a female lead despite increasing speculation after the Pahalgam terror attack on 22 April, claiming the lives of 26 Indian tourists and increased tension between India and Pakistan.However, in a stunning step, the film will not be released in India and instead there will be premiere in foreign markets only. Sharing the trailer on social media, Diljit Dosanj wrote, “Sardar ji issued only abroad on 27 June. Fad Lao Bhond Dion Lattan.”Trailer inaccessible in IndiaThe Indian audience was in a hurry to notice that the trailer in the country has been imprisoned. The attempt to play the video on YouTube triggers the message: “Uploader has not made this video available in your country.” In contrast, the teaser and songs of the film are accessible to Indian users, suggesting that the trailer is likely to be banned due to Hania Aamir’s visible role in the film.Hania Aamir’s Instagram account has also been blocked in India after India’s Operation Sindoor, which is an anti-anti-anti-military strike on May 7, targeting the terrorist launchpad in Pakistan and Pakistan-Quiz Kashmir (POK).
Industry support and release strategyOn 11 June, the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) issued a statement that the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) was urged to stop the approval for Sardar G3 citing the presence of Pakistani actors. Apart from Hania Aamir, the artists include Nasir Chinyoti, Daniel Khawar, and Salim Albela, all Pakistani citizens.To avoid delays, protests and political backlash, filmmakers have opted for foreign release strategy.Sardaar Ji 3 is the third installment of Diljit Dosanjh’s successful Sardaya ji franchise, known for its light-hearted humor and fictional elements. The decision to cast Pakistani actors, especially Hania Aamir, has placed the film at the center of a political and cultural storm, in which national sentiments are running high in view of the recent cross -border violence.
