Did Abhijeet Bhattacharya Just Challenge Diljit Dosanjh's 'Kisi ke baap ka Hindustan' Statement?

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Key Takeaways
- Diljit Dosanjh faces backlash for collaborating with a Pakistani actress.
- Abhijeet Bhattacharya responds passionately about national pride.
- Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali defends Diljit, emphasizing his patriotism.
- The incident highlights ongoing debates about nationalism in India.
- Audience reactions reflect strong sentiments regarding cultural identity.
Mumbai, June 29 (NationPress) Actor and singer Diljit Dosanjh has encountered significant criticism for collaborating with Pakistani actress Hania Aamir in the film 'Sardaar Ji 3'. Recently, a video from one of his concerts during the Dil-Luminati tour has gone viral on social media.
In response to the backlash, Diljit was heard declaring, "Agar khilaaf hai...toh hone do, jaan thodi hai. Yeh sab dhuaah hai, aasmaan thodi hai. Sabhi ka khoon shaamil hai iss mitti mein, kisi ke baap ka Hindustan thodi hai."
His remarks received a remarkable reaction from the audience at the concert.
In retaliation, singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya responded to Diljit's comment about 'kisi ke baap ka Hindustan'. He shared a video on his Instagram, featuring Diljit's concert clip, and added his own thoughts: "Hindustan hamare baap ka hain...Hindustan hamare baap ke baap ke baap ke purvajo ka hain."
The post concluded with a photo of Bhattacharya holding the Tiranga while 'Sare jahan se acha' played in the background.
"Hindustan Hamare BAAP ka hai.." was the caption he used for the image.
Meanwhile, well-known filmmaker Imtiaz Ali expressed his support for Diljit amidst the ongoing controversy. He referred to Diljit as a genuine 'patriot at heart' and stated, "I don't know the details, but casting someone isn't the decision of the actor. I know that uske andar desh prem bahut zyada hai (He loves his country too much)." He further expressed confidence that people who can perceive the truth would understand.
Ali emphasized that Diljit is not one to engage in fakeness, adding, "At the end of all his concerts, he says, 'Main hoon Punjab', with the Indian flag," Imtiaz remarked.