Naseeruddin Shah’s opinion on Diljit Dosanjh and the Pakistani actress film controversy.
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Proof of unexpected friendship
In a completely unexpected move, veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah has fully supported Diljit Dosanjh amidst the Sardar Ji 3 controversy.
Writing a blazing post on Facebook, Shah made it absolutely clear what is going on in his mind.
“These people were just looking for an opportunity.”
Shah’s message is absolutely direct: “I STAND FIRMLY WITH DILJIT.
Jumla Party’s dirty tricks department just wanted one chance to attack him. They feel they have finally got it.”
The controversy exploded when Diljit shared the trailer and song teaser of his film which featured Pakistani actress Hania Aamir.
But Shah pointed out an important thing – Diljit had nothing to do with the casting decisions.
It’s not about the film, there’s something else going on
According to Shah, this outrage is not actually about the film at all.
“These goons aim to end the personal interaction between the people of India and Pakistan,” he wrote fearlessly.
Coming on a personal level, he revealed, “My close relatives and some dear friends are there and nobody can stop me from meeting them or sending them love even when I wish to.”
Industry also reacted
This controversy has gone much further than social media outrage.
Film bodies AICWA and FWICE have written letters to government officials and Border 2 filmmakers, demanding that Diljit be removed from the project.
Diljit’s Side Of The Story
Caught in the storm, Diljit told BBC Asian Network that timing is very important here – he signed on for Sardaar Ji 3 in February, well before the Pahalgam attacks, which raised tensions.
“The producers have invested a lot of money in the film,” he noted, explaining why he is supporting the film’s release outside India.
It’s a practical stance of an artist caught between politics and professional commitments.
A strong reply to critics
Shah ended his defence with a powerful one-liner for critics: “Aur jo log mujhe ‘Go to Pakistan’ bolenge, unke liye mera jawab hai ‘GO TO KAILASA’.”
This is exactly the fearless comeback we expect from this outspoken actor.
What began as a simple film promotion has now turned into a debate on nationalism, artistic freedom and the complex relationship between neighbouring countries, who have a shared cultural history but complicated politics too.
