‘Sardaar Ji 3’, starring Diljit Dosanjh, Neeru Bajwa, and Hania Aamir, is facing heavy backlash for the casting of the Pakistani actress. The film has faced intense criticism online, with many accusing the makers of the film of being insensitive by including a Pakistani star amid India-Pakistan tensions.Just a day before the film’s overseas release on 27 June, fans noticed that Neeru Bajwa has deleted all posts related to the film from her Instagram profile. This sudden move has left the internet buzzing, with many wondering if she’s quietly distancing herself from the project.Neeru Bajwa’s Instagram clean-upIt all started when a Reddit user shared a post from the Instagram page ‘Lollywoodspace’, claiming that Neeru Bajwa had removed every post related to ‘Sardaar Ji 3’. The post also suggested that she unfollowed her co-star Hania Aamir on Instagram. However, Etimes noted could not independently verify this part of the claim.Neeru’s most recent post now features the teaser of her next film ‘Son Of Sardaar 2’, but there’s no sign of anything related to ‘Sardaar Ji 3’ anymore.This move caught fans’ attention and sparked a wave of reactions online. One Reddit user said, “I remember Neeru Bajwa being one of the few Punjabi actors who applauded operation sindoor and Sofiya Qureshi,” while another praised her by writing, “This is Brave on Neeru’s part! Respect to her!”A third user added, “Just saw comment under Neeru’s Insta posts. Girl is getting so much hate from the pakis and diljit fans!” while someone else wrote, “At least someone showing someone has some spine.”Check out the post here
Diljit Dosanjh weighed in on the casting HaniaWhile Neeru has not made any public statement yet, Diljit r recently opened up about the matter in a chat with BBC Asian Network. Talking about the controversy for the first time, he said, “Jab yeh film bani thi, tab sab theek tha… Producers ka paisa laga hua hai… Film bann chuki thi before tensions started.” He also shared that he supports the producers’ choice to go ahead with the overseas release, adding that they’ve already invested a lot and now face financial risks.About the filmDirected by Amar Hundal, ‘Sardaar Ji 3’ is a horror-comedy where ghost hunters, played by Diljit and Hania, deal with spooky events inside a haunted mansion in the UK. Neeru Bajwa also plays a key role in the film. However, amid the ongoing backlash, the film is not releasing in India. It will only be shown in international cinemas starting 27 June.
