Watch: Diljit Dosanjh breaks silence on Sardaar Ji 3 controversy, comments on cricket being played after attack 

Diljit Dosanjh

Singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh has broken his silence on the controversy surrounding his latest release, Sardaar Ji 3. The Punjabi film was scheduled to release after the Pahalgam attack in April this year. Due to the presence of Pakistani actress Hania Aamir in the film, the movie's India release was cancelled. While the film has been released outside India, it is still not allowed to release in India. Diljit's comments come as India played Pakistan in the Asia Cup.

Diljit on Sardaar Ji 3 controversy

During his performance in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Diljit addressed the audience in Punjabi and spoke about the controversy. He said,"When my film Sardaar Ji 3 was shot in February, the matches were being played." His film came under the radar right after the Pahalgam attack as authorities had refuted any association with Pakistanis.

Speaking about the horrific Pahalgam attack at the concert, he continued, "After that, the tragic Pahalgam terror attack happened. At that time, and even now, we have always prayed that the terrorists should receive the strictest punishment. The difference is that my film was shot before the attack, and the match was played afterwards." He was referring to the recent Asia Cup cricket match between India and Pakistan on September 14, where India secured a seven-wicket victory - their first match against Pakistan since the horrific attack that claimed over 20 lives.

'I have kept quiet'

"I have many answers, but I kept quiet, kept everything inside me. I didn't speak. I have many answers. Whoever tells you anything, you shouldn't take that poison inside you. I've learnt that from life. So I didn't say anything… There are a lot more things to say, but I don't want to do that, I don't want to do that s'',"' concluded Diljit.

Diljit also commented on how the media treated him during the phase when he was promoting Sardaar Ji 3 after the attack. He said, "The national media tried their best to portray me as anti-national, but Punjabis and the Sikh community could never go against the nation."