Bollywood actor Wani Kapoor weighed in controversies around Diljit Dosanj’s film Sardar G3Which was released abroad, but not after increasing tension after the Pahalgam terror attack in India. While his own film Abir GulalCo-integrated Pakistani actor Fawad Khan, stopped due to political atmosphere, Diljit moved forward with his film release internationally, attracting both criticism and support.
Wani Kapoor responded to Sardar G3 controversy
In an interview with NDTV recently, Vani commented on backlash against Diljit’s film, which included Pakistani actress Hania Aamir. He understood, “I am assuming that his film was shot before the tyrannical attack, and I am assuming as a producer that his money must have been stuck. I think some 100 technicians were involved in making the film. The shooting of the film was different.”
Defending Diljit’s decision, he said, “I don’t think he was a global star to disrespect the nation. He is a global star … he is seen globally. He has taken measures according to what he thought. But I don’t think any law is broken, isn’t it?”
Why Sardar G3 abandons India release
After Pahalgam Terror Attack on 22 April and India’s Operation Sindoor, relations between India and Pakistan deteriorated. The use of Pakistani artists in Indian entertainment was later banned. In between, Diljit Dosanj released the trailer Sardar G3In which Hania Aamir acted.
Facing the increasing pressure, the team chose to release the film, especially in international markets, completely sidelined India. The decision attracted Flack from Federation of Western India cine employees and celebrities such as Micah Singh and Abhijeet Bhattacharya, who called for a ban on Diljit’s future projects in India.
The makers of the film clarified that Sardar G3 The tension was shot before growing and clung to his release plans. It made a payment-film abroad, a blockbuster that was recurring for more than ₹ 50 crore and was emerging as the highest-grossing Punjabi film of the year despite not screening in India.
What’s next for Vani Kapoor
Vani Kapoor was last seen in the Crime Thriller Series Mandla mardrsWith Shriya Pilgaonkar and Survey Chawla. He is now ready for his next release, Misconduct gillA comedy-drama that is directed by Navjot Gulati. The film stars Undesti Khurana, Paresh Rawal, Sheeba Chaddha, Monica Chaudhary and Richard Bhakti Klein. The release date is yet to be announced.
