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“Important issue”: SC calls for sensitisation against jokes on Sikhs, Sardars

The Supreme Court on Thursday emphasised the need to sensitise children and communities against offensive jokes targeting Sikhs and Sardars, calling it an “important issue”. The PIL, filed by Sikh lawyer Harvinder Chowdhury, argues that jokes ridiculing Sikhs and Sardars violate the community’s right to equality and dignity, as enshrined in the Constitution. Chowdhury urged the court to direct the …

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Jashn Kohli: Like Diljit Dosanjh, want to change how Sardars are shown in Bollywood

‘Amar Singh Chamkila’ actor Jashn Kohli, in an exclusive interview with IndiaToday.In, spoke about changing how Sardars are being portrayed on the big screen in the Hindi film industry. Today, Jashn feels proud that he got the chance to share screen space with Diljit in ‘Chamkila’, where he essays the role of Amarjot's brother. Talking about being part of ‘Chamkila’, …

In an interview from 2017, Punjabi pop star and actor Diljit Dosanjh said “Bollywood has a lot of stereotypes about Sardars, but I will probably never do such a role”. That said with Laal Singh Chadha slated to hit theatres, it’s disappointing really that for a film that carries the soul of experimentation and whimsy the creators could not think …

'Sardars are now Khalistani, we are Pakistani, only BJP is Hindustani': Mehbooba Mufti's jibe at Centre

Diljit Dosanjh on portrayal of Sardars in Bollywood: People should not make fun of us

For the longest time Bollywood was known to use Sardars as comedy elements in the films. However, Diljit Dosanjh is working hard to turn trope around in his films like Udta Punjab and Phillauri. Diljit said that he will make sure that people will not make fun of the characters, he will be playing in the future. It is a …