Diljit Dosanjh spoke on the recently talked about Hania-Sardar G3 controversy and the recent India-Pakistan cricket match during his concert in Malaysia. After the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, 2025, actor-singer, who has faced strong criticism with Pakistani actress Hania Aamir, said that he had “a lot of answers”, but he thought it better to be silent. Performing in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Diljit Dosanjh addressed the audience in Punjabi and spoke openly on the Sardar Ji controversy. He said, “When the shooting of my film Sardar G3 was going on in February, matches were being played.” Speaking of the horrific Pahalgam attack, he further said, “After that, there was a sad terrorist attack in Pahalgam. At that time and still, we have always prayed that the terrorists get a severe punishment. The only difference is that my film was shot before and the match was played later.” He also said that he has many answers to give, but they are silent.
Diljit Dosanjh spoke on Sardarji 3 controversy
Several clips emerged on social media platforms saluting Diljit to the national flag. He said, “It is the flag of my country. Always respect.” Then he took permission to talk to the audience. He said in Punjabi, “When my film Sardarji 3 was shot in February, matches were being played.”
Diljit on Pahalgam attack and Indo-Pak match
Diljit expressed grief over the Pahalgam terror attack. This tragic incident took place on 22 April and was killed by 26 people, most of which were tourists. He said, “After that, the Pahalgam terror attack took place. At that time and still, we always pray that the terrorists get severe punishment. The only difference is that my film was shot before the attack and was played after the match attack.”
India and Pakistan recently came face to face on the cricket field for the Asia Cup on 14 September. India won the match, but refused to greet the opposition team.
The singer also criticized the media. He further said, “The national media tried his best to show me a traitor, but Punjabi and Sikh communities can never go against the country.”
Diljit told why he has been silent for the last few months
Diljit also said that he has many answers to these allegations. He said, “I have many answers, but I kept quiet, kept everything inside. I did not say anything. I have many answers. Anyone you say anything, you should not take that poison inside me. I have learned the same from life. So I have not said anything … There is more to say, but I do not want to do so, I don’t want to do so, I don’t want to do it.”
Diljit faced criticism for casting a Pakistani artist in his film
Earlier this year, in the backdrop of the ongoing tension between India and Pakistan, Diljit faced criticism to cast Pakistani artist Hania Aamir in his film Sardar G3. Sardar Ji 3 also featured artists like Neeru Bajwa, Gulshan Grover and Sapna Pabbi. Directed by Amar Hundal, Sardar ji was released abroad on 3 27 June.
About Indo-Pak tension
Tension between the two countries increased after the Pahalgam attack. After this, India ran Operation Sindoor on 7 May, during which airstrikes were carried out on terrorist bases in Pakistan and Pakistan -occupied Kashmir. Subsequently, social media accounts of many Pakistani artists including Fawad Khan, Mahira Khan, Ali Zafar, Atif Aslam and Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and Hania were banned in India.
India’s recent match with Pakistan
Recently, India won Pakistan by seven wickets in the Group A match of the Asia Cup. This match of the Asia Cup after the Pahalgam attack was the first clash of India-Pakistan. Facing heavy pressure due to these circumstances and online criticisms for organizing the match, the Indian team led by Suryakumar maintained their dominance from the first ball and won by seven wickets.
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