Legendary writer and poet Javed Akhtar is known to be one of the most vocal and unapologetic about his thoughts and opinions. Recently, he opened up about the ongoing infamous Diljit Dosanjh controversy surrounding his film Sardaar Ji 3. Being one of the most acclaimed lyricists in the Indian film industry, Javed Akhtar came out to defend the singer, calling him a dekhbhakt (patriot).

Javed Akhtar defends Diljit Dosanjh

The lyricist commented on Diljit Dosanjh casting Pakistani actress Hania Amir in his upcoming film "Sardaar Ji 3". He noted that the backlash Diljit has been facing has no point since the film had been shot before things got tense between the two countries. He shared, "How was he to know? Pakistan will not lose money (because of this), our countrymen will... Laws can't be applied retrospectively... The Censor Board and the government should look at this sympathetically. They can say it shouldn't happen again."

Javed Akhtar on Diljit Dosanjh's controversy.
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