Singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh is currently at the receiving end of severe backlash for sharing the screen with Pakistani actress Hania Aamir in the upcoming film, Sardaar Ji 3. Amid the controversy, the actor said in an interview that one must "look beyond nations" at a time when the world is at war.
While Diljit did not directly address the Sardaar Ji 3 controversy, during an interview with Grammy President Panos A Panay, he said, "Countries are at war, and we don’t have control over these things. But I believe music is something that unites nations. I feel blessed to be part of something that spreads love across nations."
"I think we need to look beyond nations and focus on Mother Earth. All these borders are part of the same Mother Earth, and I belong to her," he added.
Diljit also mentioned that he does not want to speak on politics and make a "blunder". "Politics is different space, I don’t want to make blunders by speaking out of turn. But for me, every second is precious, and I want to live it to the fullest," he said.
Film body calls for ban on Diljit Dosanjh
Meanwhile, as Diljit dropped the trailer of Sardaar Ji 3 featuring Hania Aamir, the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) called for a complete ban on the singer and all his projects in India.
"By working with a Pakistani actor, Diljit has hurt Indian sentiments. He has disrespected the sentiments of the nation and insulted the sacrifice of our brave soldiers. His preference for Pakistani talent over Indian artists raises serious questions about his loyalty and priorities," FWICE President BN Tiwari stated.
Meanwhile, Sardaar Ji 3 is only set to release outside India on June 27. It is not clear if the film will release in India at all.
