Film With One Who Mocked Sikh Symbols?”—Vishwas Calls Out Diljit’s Choice
Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh is weathering a social-media storm for signing Pakistani actress Hania Aamir opposite him in the forthcoming comedy-fantasy “Sardaar Ji 3.” While fans initially welcomed the cross-border pairing, backlash erupted when netizens resurfaced screenshots that allegedly show Aamir mocking Sikh turbans and posting satirical memes about Indian soldiers. The controversy escalated when renowned poet-politician Kumar Vishwas weighed in with a pointed rebuke: “Uski mazaak banane waali ladki ke saath aap film bana loge?” (“You’ll make a film with the girl who ridicules him?”).
Vishwas’s remark struck a chord with Sikh groups and nationalist voices who accuse Diljit of ignoring religious sensibilities for box-office buzz. Diljit, in prior interviews, claimed he is “hated for being Punjabi and Sikh,” framing his collaboration as art transcending borders. Critics, however, argue that his “victim card” doesn’t erase Aamir’s past social-media behaviour. As hashtags like #BoycottDiljitMovie and #StandWithSikhPride trend, the debate now pits creative freedom against cultural pride.
Nation First or Art First? Kumar Vishwas’s Jibe Puts Diljit in Tight Spot
Kumar Vishwas’s argument is simple but forceful: patriotism and respect for Sikh identity should override film-industry collaborations that might legitimise past insults. He said, “A superstar who proudly represents Punjabi culture cannot partner with someone who once trivialised the very symbols Sikhs hold sacred.” Vishwas’s stance reflects a broader sentiment that celebrities wield soft power and must exercise discretion, especially amid ongoing India-Pakistan tensions.
Bollywood insiders are split. Some defend Diljit’s casting choice as a courageous act of soft diplomacy and insist that Aamir’s alleged posts are taken out of context. Others caution that in a climate where nation-first rhetoric resonates deeply, ignoring public sentiment could tank the film’s commercial prospects. Sikh community leaders have demanded an apology from Aamir and have urged Diljit to recast the role to avoid “hurting religious feelings.”
Meanwhile, production sources reveal that marketing teams are “closely monitoring sentiment analytics” before releasing the first teaser. If the uproar grows, expect damage-control measures: a joint statement, a social-media cleanup, or even a last-minute casting switch. For now, Diljit’s silence since Vishwas’s jibe is widening the perception gap between star and audience.
Whatever comes next, the episode underscores a recurring Bollywood dilemma: Can cross-border artistic ventures survive when past online behaviour clashes with national pride? With “Sardaar Ji 3” slated for a 2026 Vaisakhi release, Diljit has limited time to recalibrate public opinion—or risk seeing a much-awaited franchise overshadowed by a credibility crisis.
