Eve as BollyWood has refused to cast Pakistan actors Following the 2016 Uri Attack, The Punjabi Film Industry Continues to find itself entangled in the debate, more so now in the wake of the controversy sardar Joi. Diljit dosanjh-starrr that features Pakistani actress hania aamir in a prominent role.
The film, which has not yet been released in India, is now collected Huge Profits in Pakistan and Overseas, once again without sparking a debate over the involvement of the neighbouring Councily in India. Films.
Speaking to the Indian Express, Punjabi Singer-Music Director Ravinder Ravinder Ranguwal Said, “The Punjabi Film Industry Continued Casting Pakistani Actors, Or Rather, Started Featuring Them More Activily Post. Roles involving Pakistani actors were shot overseas. “
A Major Driver of This Collaboration, Industry Insiders Say, is the shared linguistic and cultural heritage between charda punjab (East Punjab in India) and Lehnda Punjab (West Punjab). Since both regions speak punjabi, films that blend Talent from both sides Enjoy Wider acceptability. “The shared language and culture creating an organic appeal in both punjabs, which naturally enhances commercial success,” Ranguwal added.
Howver, he admitted that situation might change now. “After all the controversies that followed the pahalgam terror attack, I don’t think the punjabi industry will watch Pakistani actors in future projects. The financial stakes involved, “He said.
The chal mera putt franchise stands as a prime example of this trend. The first instalment, released in 2019, was a blockbuster and featured pakistani actors like Iftikhar Thakur, Nasir Chinyoti, and akram udas in princont Roles. Its success was followed by chal mera putt 2 (2020) and chal mera putt 3 (2021), bottom of which of which of even more pakistani talent and enjoyed massive popularity, personally among the punjabi in. Countries and overseas.
According to an Announcement Made earllier this year, chal mera putt 4 is scheduled for release in august, but with growing scrutiny of cross-border collaborations, the filmmakers haset to discl Have been made to the cast.
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Besides this franchise, Several Other Punjabi Films in Recent Years – Including Maa da Ladla, Honeymoon, and Carry on Jatta 3 – Have Featured Pakistani Actors in Significant Rolls. In fact, in the last four to five years, blending artists from both sides of punjab had almost become a Norm in the industry.
Now, with sardar ji 3 facing potential non-release in India due to its pakistani cast, concierns are raised about where chal mera putt 3 will meet the same fate. The film reportedly features an even more extensive lineup of Pakistani actors than the dosanjh movie.
Following the Pahalgam Attack, Actor Iftikhar Thakur-One of the most celebrated Pakistan Comedians involved in cross -Border Punjabi Films-Had Allegly Made Controversial Remarks DIRECTED AT INDIA. Prompting a fresh wave of criticism. “There is no shortage of talent in punjab. We don’t need to rely on pakistani actors to make successful films,” Ranguwal Had Said then.
While the shared language and commercial potential of such collaborats have been key motivators, industry voices now quest question which punjabi cinema should fallow bollyWood’s peh in paktanyi. Altogether. “Eve Hindi films are widelly watched in Pakistan. So, if so, thrive without casting Pakistani actors, Punjabi Cinema can also evol with local Talent,” Said an insider from the Punjabi Industry.