Pakistani celebs rally behind Hania Aamir’s role in Sardaar Ji
Pakistani celebs rally behind Hania Aamir’s role in Sardaar Ji 3
With an Indian release barred Hania Aamir’s inclusion is being hailed as a powerful statement.
Reportedly, Pakistani celebrities are rallying behind Hania Aamir following the trailer for Sardaar Ji 3 making it abundantly clear that Hania is part of the film and a major one at that.
As many wondered if Sardaar Ji 3 would undergo recasting or if Aamir’s role would be axed following the conflict between India and Pakistan — the aftermath of which saw Pakistani celebrities and content being banned in India — the trailer comes as a sigh of relief. Aamir appears front and centre, ghostbusting alongside Diljit Dosanjh in a haunted UK castle in the comedy thriller.
Earlier, the Federation of Western India Cine Employees president, BN Tiwari threatened to ban Dosanjh from Bollywood for including Pakistani actors. Notwithstanding Dosanjh went ahead and shared the trailer to his Instagram, revealing that the film would release “overseas only” on June 27 — a move sure to ruffle feathers!
As expected, the announcement sparked backlash in India, and Pakistani stars are making it clear they’re here for Aamir, her craft, and the historical significance of her presence in an Indian film in such polarising times.
Earlier, when Dosanjh came under fire from Indian film authorities, rumours began circulating in both Indian and local media that Aamir had been dropped from the film.
However, as Adnan Zafar now points out, those claims were unfounded. He also congratulated the Mere Humsafar star on the film’s release and shared his excitement, saying he couldn’t wait to see it hit screens.
Scheduled for 27 June release, Sardaar Ji 3 didn’t cede to calls for censorship or the removal of Pakistani actors from its cast.
In disregard to growing pressure from certain Indian film bodies and public figures, the filmmakers stood by the original team.
Instead of bowing to political pressure, they opted to skip the Indian release altogether, choosing to cater to a broader international audience where the fanbase for Punjabi cinema continues to grow.
News Edit KV Raman
