The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE), has raised strong objections to actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh casting in ‘Border 2’, and Imtiaz Ali’s untitled film, bringing up a contravention of its boycott directive.
FWICE urge Sunny Deol to Disassociate Diljit Dosanjh in Border 2
FWICE reached out to T-Series Chairman Bhushan Kumar, filmmaker Imtiaz Ali, and actor-producer Sunny Deol. They urging them to reconsider their expert collaborations with Dosanjh. The federation has mentioned his association with Pak actor Hania Aamir in ‘Sardaar Ji three’ as a severe concern. It describe it as “a blatant violation” of national sentiment and industry harmony.
In its letter to Bhushan Kumar, FWICE expressed “deep disappointment” over the casting of Dosanjh in ‘Border 2’, a movie that honours the sacrifices of Indian soldiers. “Such casting decisions are a disservice to the sacrifices made by our military,” the letter read.
Sardaar Ji 3 Controversy Row
FWICE reminded the production house of its 2019 directive banning collaborations with Pakistani artists, issued after Pulwama terror attack. The federation reiterated that it stays in full impact, especially after the April 22 Pahalgam terror incident.
In a separate letter addressed to director Imtiaz Ali, FWICE said his contributions to Indian cinema but urged him to rethink his stated plans to collaborate with Diljit Dosanjh. “Collaborating with someone who overtly disregards national sentiment by engaging with banned Pakistani artists is deeply disappointing,” the letter said.
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