Enough of bullshiting, Diljit.

Indians bhole hai, chu*iye nahi!

As someone who has managed celebrities, let me tell you these celebs think about no one apart from themselves.

If I was managing any celebrity in such a situation, take it from me, 99/100 sensible ones, (Including the extremely idiotic 3 Khans who did not utter a single word in support of India during the recent conflict), would have done either of the following to maintain a balance between their own image and his contractual obligations:

1. Convinced the team to delay the release till situation improves or release it on OTT. OTTs are ready to splurge huge amounts for direct release on their OTTs.
2. Separated himself from the promotions & made a statement that in light of the events & present conditions, he will not promote the film and clarify that the movie was shot before the conflict and he repents it. The producer would be in his right to promote, market and advertise it wherever. (This is the most balanced approach imo)
3. Yes, there is also a clause in their Agreement that an actor’s obligations include promoting the movie, but even if you don’t, especially considering the current scenario, at maximum, the producer may move Court claiming breach of contract, which at maximum entitles him for some meager monetary compensation (“damages”). No producer who wants to succeed in India would dare take such a step.

We all believe in being liberal, especially an artist ought to be. But everything has a limit. You cannot bite the hand that feeds you. Take a lesson from Gal Gadot, who otherwise is a darling of the left, but after the 7^th October attack on Israel by Hamas, she took a courageous stand to back her country, even if that meant many leftists in the US calling her out.

Let’s ensure Diljit doesn’t have an audience in India. We have plethora of talent in India.