Naseeruddin Shah Supports Diljit Dosanjh Amid Backlash
Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah and director Imtiaz Ali speak out in support of Diljit Dosanjh as controversy brews over his film Sardaar Ji 3.
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Bollywood veteran actor, Naseeruddin Shah, voiced his support for Pujabi popstar Diljit Dosanjh amid the backlash he received for releasing his 'Sardaar Ji 3', which features Pakistani actress Hania Aamir.
Shah wrote on his Facebook account, "I STAND FIRMLY WITH DILJIT. He was not responsible for the casting of the film; the director was. But no one knows who he is, whereas Diljit is known the world over, and he agreed to the cast because his mind is not poisoned."
He also wrote, "What these goons want is to put an end to personal interaction between the people of India and Pakistan. I have close relatives and some dear friends there, and no one can stop me from meeting them or sending them love whenever I feel like it. And my response to those who will say 'Go to Pakistan' is 'GO TO KAILASA'."
Bollywood director Imtiaz Ali, who directed Dosanjh's film 'Amar Singh Chamkila', also said, "I don't know the details, but casting someone isn't the decision of the actor. I don't know how it went, but I know that he loves his country too much. People who can see the truth will understand."
Indian film boards have called for a ban on the Punjabi singer's concerts, songs, and films in India. Fans were also demanding that the actor be removed from the upcoming film 'Border 2'. However, a source told Hindustan Times that the production has already shot half of the film; therefore, the producers are not planning to replace Dosanjh.
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