Diljit Dosanjh’s ‘Sardaar Ji 3,’ featuring Hania Aamir, is slated to premiere only in overseas markets on June 27, 2025, a release planned during increased political friction between India and Pakistan, specifically after the Pahalgam terror attack. The trailer posted by Diljit on Instagram is inaccessible in India due to geo-restrictions, yet Indian users can access teasers and songs.
Preceding its release, the film sparked controversy, with the BJP Chitrapat Kamgar Aghaadi demanding a nationwide ban due to the presence of Pakistani actors. The Union, representing Indian film industry workers and technicians, has urged the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to deny approval and block the film’s release in Indian theaters. The Union’s position is based on national sentiment and its opposition to the industry’s perceived acceptance of Pakistani talent. This comes against the backdrop of intensified tensions, following the Pahalgam terror attack and the earlier ban on ‘Abir Gulaal,’ which included Pakistani actor Fawad Khan and Indian actress Vaani Kapoor. The Indian government has also banned the Instagram accounts of several Pakistani celebrities, including Hania Aamir, making them unavailable in India.