*Stop the Politics of Targeting Diljit Dosanjh – Hobby Dhaliwal*
Chandigarh, June 28: Reacting to calls for a ban on actor Diljit Dosanjh’s upcoming film Sardaar Ji-3, Bharatiya Janata Party Punjab Culture Cell Convenor and renowned actor Hobby Dhaliwal addressed a press conference today and strongly extended full support to Diljit Dosanjh on behalf of the party.
Hobby Dhaliwal said that Diljit is not just an artist, but a globally respected face of Punjabi culture. “At a time of national tension, attempts are being made to defame him with baseless allegations. This is unfortunate and condemnable,” he said.
He clarified that the film in question was shot well before the Pahalgam incident. It was during a time when cultural exchanges between both nations were common. The shoot was conducted fully within legal norms and involved several actors, not just Diljit.
Dhaliwal expressed regret that certain elements are now demanding cancellation of his citizenship and a ban on his films — a demand that is not only unjustified but politically motivated and entirely baseless.
“Diljit is the son of this soil. Punjab stands with him — and India too,” Dhaliwal added.
He emphasized that every citizen holds patriotic sentiments, but using that as a pretext to target a single artist is wrong.
The Bharatiya Janata Party stands firmly with Diljit Dosanjh.
BJP Media Cell Chief Vineet Joshi was also present on the occasion.
