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A resurfaced clip shows Diljit Dosanjh conversing fluently in English with Grammy President Harvey Mason Jr, contradicting his public persona. The timing coincides with intense backlash over Pakistani actress Hania Aamir's casting in Sardaar Ji 3 post-Operation Sindoor tensions. AICWA has demanded a nationwide boycott of the film and blacklisting of Dosanjh. Netizens are divided, with some praising his global appeal while others accuse him of deception.

Key Points: Diljit Dosanjh English Clip Fuels Sardaar Ji 3 Boycott Calls

  • Clip shows Diljit speaking English with Grammy President
  • Backlash follows Sardaar Ji 3 casting Pakistani actress
  • AICWA calls for nationwide film boycott
  • Netizens accuse Diljit of faking language barrier
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Diljit Dosanjh's clip showing him speaking fluent English adds fuel to 'Sardaar Ji 3' controversy

Viral clip shows Diljit Dosanjh speaking fluent English amid backlash over Sardaar Ji 3 casting Pakistani actress Hania Aamir

"When the Grammy President calls, you can no longer continue your act of not knowing English - Social Media User"

Mumbai, June 24

Global superstar Diljit Dosanjh has been caught in the eye of the storm over his latest film ‘Sardaar Ji 3’. After the singer-actor faced backlash over inclusion of Pakistani actress Hania Aamir in the film, a clip of him talking fluently in English has resurfaced on the Internet.

In the video, which was shared on Reddit, Diljit can be seen talking to the Grammy President, Harvey Mason Jr. in English. One social media user comments under the video, “When the Grammy President calls, you can no longer continue your act of not knowing English”.

Another commented, “Everything about him in the public domain is a lie!!”. A third wrote, “OMG he was acting all along of not knowing english lmao. Such a fake guy (sic)”.

However, the timing of uploading of the clip seems rather murky as it comes after the controversy surrounding ‘Sardaar Ji 3’. As earlier Diljit’s conversation from the same clip, which was originally uploaded 2 weeks ago, was appreciated with media reports claiming netizens lauded Diljit’s efforts as he spoke in English on a global platform.

The backlash came in the light of Hania’s appearance in the trailer of the film after India and Pakistan traded missiles during India’s counter-terror strike on Pakistan in the form of Operation Sindoor, which was put in action after the cowardly attack on tourists in Pahalgam by Pakistan’s proxies.

Earlier, the All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) condemned the inclusion of Hania Aamir in the film. Suresh Shyamlal Gupta, the president of the All Indian Cine Workers Association has issued a statement calling for nationwide boycott of the film, and has also urged artists across the film industries of India to not engage with Diljit in any capacity for any project including live events.

- IANS

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Rajesh K.
Why are people making such a big deal about Diljit speaking English? Punjabis are multilingual by nature - it's common to speak Punjabi, Hindi and English fluently. The real issue is working with Pakistani artists when tensions are high. 🇮🇳
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Priya M.
As a huge Diljit fan, I'm disappointed he chose to work with a Pakistani artist at this time. His English skills don't matter, but national sentiment does. Bollywood needs to understand that art and patriotism must go hand in hand.
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Amit S.
The English controversy is just distraction tactics! The real issue is normalizing relations with Pak artists when their army sponsors terrorism. Diljit should have been more sensitive given recent events in Pahalgam. Jai Hind!
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Sunita R.
People change, language skills improve. I don't see why speaking English is being made into some conspiracy. But I agree we should support our own talent - enough great actors in India, why look across the border? 🤔
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Vikram J.
The timing of this "leak" is suspicious. Two weeks ago same clip was praised, now suddenly it's "proof" he's fake? This reeks of agenda. But yes, working with Pak artists is tone-deaf when soldiers are dying at the border.
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Neha T.
As a Punjabi, I'm proud of Diljit's global success. But I wish he'd shown better judgment with casting. There are amazing actresses in Pollywood who could have played that role. Let's celebrate Indian talent first! 💖

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