Anupam Kher has reacted strongly to the controversy involving the Punjabi film Sardaar Ji 3 featuring Diljit Dosanjh and Pakistani actress Hania Aamir. The film has been criticised for featuring a Pakistani artist at a time when there has been a de facto ban on cross-border collaborations in the Indian entertainment industry.
What Did Anupam Kher Say About Diljit Dosanjh Controversy?
In a recent interview with NDTV, Anupam Kher defended Diljit Dosanjh’s artistic freedom and freedom of speech. But he clarified that he would not have done the same thing. “It’s his right, and he is free to make his own choices,” Anupam Kher said. “But if I were standing in his shoes, I would not have taken that path.”
Justifying his stand, Anupam Kher likened the condition to a personal crisis. He averred that although other people can opt to ignore some painful facts in the name of art, he cannot. “It’s like someone hurting your family, and then you still invite them over because they’re talented. I’m just not built that way,” he reiterated, adding that for him, patriotic feelings take precedence over artistic integrity.
The controversy surrounding Sardaar Ji 3 started when it was announced that Hania Aamir, a Pakistani actress, has a major role in the film.
Actor Ajay Devgn also recently addressed the issue, propounding a more even-handed approach. Speaking at a press conference, he opined that all such issues require open dialogue and not playing the blame game. “There are two sides to every story. People have different reasons and perspectives. Only sitting down and conversing will solve it,” he added.
To the unversed, Sardaar Ji 3 was released overseas, including Pakistan, on June 27 alone. Furthermore, Diljit Dosanjh was also briefly banned from Border 2.
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