The release of Diljit Dosanjh’s ‘Sardaar Ji 3,’ co-starring Hania Aamir, is scheduled exclusively for overseas markets on June 27, 2025, coinciding with heightened India-Pakistan tensions following the Pahalgam terror attack. The trailer, unveiled by Diljit on Instagram, is unavailable to viewers in India due to geo-blocking, though the film’s teasers and songs are accessible.
The film has drawn criticism from the BJP Chitrapat Kamgar Aghaadi, which is advocating for a nationwide ban because of the inclusion of Pakistani actors in the cast. The Union, representing Indian film industry workers and technicians, has requested that the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) deny approval for the film’s release. Their opposition is rooted in national sentiment and concerns about the industry’s engagement with Pakistani talent, given Pakistan’s perceived hostile stance toward India. This issue is amplified by the recent Pahalgam terror attack and the previous ban on ‘Abir Gulaal,’ which featured Fawad Khan and Vaani Kapoor. In a related move, the government has blocked access to the Instagram accounts of several Pakistani personalities, including Hania Aamir, for Indian users.