Back in October 2024, fans were treated to a heartwarming surprise when Punjabi music sensation Diljit Dosanjh welcomed Pakistani actor Hania Aamir on stage during his London concert. The crowd erupted with joy as Diljit sang his hit track Lover for Hania, who was visibly overjoyed to share the stage with her idol. The sweet moment ignited rumors of a professional collaboration between the two, with fans speculating that Hania would star alongside Diljit in his upcoming film, Sardaar Ji 3.
Earlier this year, those rumors seemed to gain traction as reports surfaced suggesting that Hania would indeed be a part of the third installment of the hit Punjabi film franchise, co-starring Neeru Bajwa. The team had reportedly completed their UK schedule last month. However, the unfortunate terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22, which claimed the lives of 26 tourists, has led to renewed tensions between India and Pakistan. As a result, several cross-border collaborations in entertainment have come under scrutiny.
One of the casualties of this geopolitical strain appears to be Hania Aamir’s Indian debut. According to viral reports, the makers of Sardaar Ji 3 are now considering removing Hania from the film and reshooting her portions with an Indian actor. This decision, although not officially confirmed by the production team, has sent social media into a frenzy.
Online reactions have been deeply polarized. While some netizens supported the alleged move, citing national interest and the sensitivity of the current situation, others criticized it as unfair to artists who have no connection to political or militant actions. Comments ranged from celebratory nationalist tones to heartfelt disappointment from fans of Hania who believe art should transcend borders.
This development follows the decision to withhold the Indian release of Fawad Khan’s film Abir Gulaal, another Indo-Pak collaboration, reportedly shelved due to the same tragic event. As of now, no official statement has been released by Diljit Dosanjh, Hania Aamir, or the makers of Sardaar Ji 3.
