Indian Punjabi singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh finally breaks the silence over the controversy surrounding his film Sardar Ji 3.

During a concert in Malaysia, the 41-year-old spoke about it, and clips of his statement went viral over social media.

In a video, the Naina singer was seen saluting the Indian National flag, and saying, “Woh mere desh da jhanda hai (That’s my country’s flag). Always respect." 

He then asked the audience for permission to speak about a few things, before continuing in Punjabi: “When my film Sardaarji 3 was shot in February, the matches were being played." He also expressed grief about the Pahalgam attack.

He continued to say, “After that, the tragic Pahalgam terror attack happened. At that time, and even now, we have always prayed that the terrorists should receive strict punishment. The difference is that my film was shot before the attack, and the match was played after the attack."

The Jodi actor further stated, “The national media tried their best to portray me as anti-national, but Punjabis and the Sikh community could never go against the nation.

I have many answers, but I kept quiet, kept everything inside me. I didn’t speak. I have many answers. Whoever tells you anything, you shouldn’t take that poison inside you. I have learned that from life. So I didn’t say anything…There are a lot of things more to say, but I don’t want to do that, I don’t want to do that s***.”

Released on June 21, 2025, the third installment of the Sardaar Ji franchise features Pakistani actress Hania Aamir. 

Though the film skipped release in India, Diljit faced severe backlash in his home country.