Diljit Dosanjh’s manager DEFENDS actor-singer amid Sardaar Ji 3 row: “Despite giving everything to his country, he is still seen as ‘the other’”

Amid the growing backlash over the casting of Pakistani actress Hania Aamir in Sardaar Ji 3, Diljit Dosanjh’s manager and CEO of Ripple Effect, Sonali Singh, has issued a strong statement in the singer-actor’s defense. Taking to social media, Singh addressed the ongoing criticism, calling it a “manufactured storm” against an artist who has consistently chosen love and unity over hate and division.

“Diljit Dosanjh Simply Carries on Choosing Love” The note opens with a pointed observation: “Despite giving everything to his country — his art, pride, voice, and platform — Diljit is still seen as 'the other' when it matters most.” Yet, the statement notes, he doesn’t retaliate. “He simply carries on choosing love.”

Sonali then highlights Diljit’s past efforts and sacrifices:

He cancelled a major U.S. concert when the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) raised concerns, absorbing the financial loss and fighting a two-year legal battle abroad — quietly and respectfully. He stood by the producers of Sardaar Ji — not to protect himself but to support families who had invested their life savings into the project. He has worked on another film for two years, based on human rights icon Jaswant Singh Khalra, with no Pakistani cast member, which still struggles to find release. Diljit has consistently represented Indian culture on the global stage — from Coachella to Jimmy Fallon — with dignity, authenticity, and humility.

“A Manufactured Storm” In the second part of the statement, titled Always Choosing Love Over Hate, Singh directly responds to the criticism over Sardaar Ji 3. She clarifies that the film, which includes a Pakistani co-actor, was shot long before current political tensions escalated.

Calling it “yet another project where innocent families of the producers are involved,” she stresses that this is not a studio-backed commercial film but a passion project funded by personal savings. “It’s not a film backed by a giant corporate house that can absorb the blow of massive losses,” the note reads. “This is someone’s life’s earnings and it’s at risk of being wiped out entirely.” Respecting Sentiments Sonali emphasizes that Diljit is not releasing the film in India out of respect for national sentiment. “He honours the decisions of his own country even at a personal and professional cost,” she writes. Despite the financial setback and public scrutiny, Singh asserts that Diljit’s only concern is mitigating losses for the film’s team, not protecting his own image.

 

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“Where Does Someone Like Him Belong, Then?” The note closes with a reflection on the irony of Diljit’s public image — celebrated globally but frequently questioned at home. “Does anyone think this doesn’t break his heart?” Singh asks, pointing out how easily national pride turns into suspicion for artists from minority communities.

“This cycle must end,” the statement concludes. “Let us stop punishing our artists for being human first. All he has ever spoken is love.”

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