India, June 29 -- Sardaar Ji 3, released worldwide this weekend, has found itself at the centre of a raging controversy back home. It is patriotism vs creativity. The presence of Pakistani actress Hania Aamir and its release worldwide, including Pakistan, has outraged the online patriots. The film is not being released in India for now, as producers feel that the situation after India-Pak skirmishes is not conducive for the release.

The film is facing online backlash, with both sides digging their heels in. Time and again, creative works are targeted as they are said to hurt the sentiment of a group of people. The decision to ban or not to ban a film lies with a competent authority, the Central Board of Film Certification.

Since the tra...