Singer Mika Singh has called Diljit Dosanjh a “fake singer” and “irresponsible” after the musician collaborated with the Pakistani actress Hania Aamir in his upcoming film ‘Sardaar Ji 3’.
Taking to his Instagram handle, Mika Singh shared a long note, slamming Diljit for acting “irresponsibly” by releasing content featuring an artist “from across the border.”
Mika Singh wrote a note on Instagram titled ‘Desh Pehle (Nation First)’, the note read, “Guys, as we all know, the relationship between India and Pakistan isn’t going well right now. Yet some people continue to act irresponsibly. Before releasing any content that involves artists from across the border, they should think twice – especially when our nation’s dignity is involved.”
Mika Singh recalled the Pakistani actor Fawad Khan and Bollywood actress Vaani Kapoor’s movie ‘Abir Gulaal’, which was banned in India following the Pahalgam terror attack earlier this year.
Mika Singh said it’s “shocking” that despite such examples, some artists fail to understand the gravity of the ongoing tensions between the two neighbouring nations. He also slammed Diljit for his silence amid the ongoing controversy, saying he left his fans “betrayed” and “helpless”.
“There was a film featuring Fawad Khan and Vaani Kapoor that many of us opposed, and yet, some still don’t seem to get the message. What’s more shocking is that a fake singer, after doing 10 shows in India with thousands of fans buying tickets, has now disappeared – leaving fans betrayed and helpless,” wrote Mika Singh.
Diljit Dosanjh’s upcoming film, Sardaar Ji 3, has been receiving a backlash from social media, the music fraternity, and the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) after its trailer release.
FWICE has condemned Diljit Dosanjh and his team for casting Pakistani actress Hania Aamir in ‘Sardaar Ji 3’ and demanded action from the Indian government. Citing Hania Aamir’s stance against India and her role in spreading anti-India narratives, FWICE has called for the revocation of the filmmaker’s passports and a nationwide ban on the film’s release in India.
The film body also wrote a letter to Bhushan Kumar, Chairman & Managing Director, T-Series, J.P. Dutta, Nidhi Dutta Producers, JP Films, and director Anurag Singh on June 24, expressing their disappointment with them for casting Diljit Dosanjh in their upcoming film, Border 2.
Notably, the second actress Neeru Bajwa in Sardarji 3 is also playing a role opposite to Ajay Devgn in ‘Son of Sardar 2’. Diljit Dosanjh and the makers of ‘Sardaar Ji 3’ are facing the heat after announcing the film’s overseas release on June 27. The Federation of Western India Cinema Employees (FWICE) urged all film associations to sever ties with Diljit and the makers for working with Pakistani actor Hania Aamir.
FWICE imposed a ban on collaborations with Pakistani artistes after the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives.
