Overview

• Released exclusively abroad on June 27, Sardaar Ji 3 earned an estimated Rs 3 crore on its first day in Pakistan and over Rs 11 crore in its first two days, setting a new opening record for an Indian film there.
• The Federation of Western India Cine Employees has upheld its boycott of Diljit Dosanjh, issuing non-cooperation orders and urging certification denials for his upcoming projects.
• On July 1, veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah deleted his Facebook post defending Dosanjh after widespread social media criticism of his stance.
• Filmmaker Ashoke Pandit reaffirmed his refusal to work with Pakistani artistes, arguing that Dosanjh could have declined the project and accusing supporters of ignoring recent terror attacks.
• BJP spokesperson R. P. Singh defended Dosanjh’s patriotism on X, calling calls to revoke his citizenship unfair and disproportionately punitive.