Diljit Dosanjh gets relief FWICE revokes ban amid Sardaarji 3 backlash
Diljit Dosanjh gets relief FWICE revokes ban amid Sardaarji 3 backlash
In a new development, the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE), which had earlier issued a non-cooperation order against Diljit, has now lifted the ban upon the intervention of T.Series honcho Bhushan Kumar. Later FWICE President BN Tiwari revealed to the media that producer Bhushan Kumar personally appealed to the federation, requesting that Diljit be allowed to shoot for Border 2. He subsequently confirmed
having revoked ban for Border 2.
However, the decision isn’t without dissent within the federation.
As per Ashoke Pandit non-cooperation continues.
Filmmaker Ashoke Pandit also associated with FWICE, maintained a contradictory stance.
Adding they have non-cooperation against Diljit continuing- anyone else who casts him must be prepared for consequences. The Federation won’t be responsible for the financial losses that might follow.
While he acknowledged that there are no Pakistani actors in Border 2, Ashoke Pandit argued that the nature of the film—a patriotic drama centered on India’s armed forces—makes Diljit’s previous collaboration with a Pakistani artist all the more sensitive.
FWICE had earlier urged makers to drop Diljit from the film
Just days before the BTS video surfaced, FWICE had written a strongly worded letter to the makers of Border 2, urging them to cut ties with the actor. saying that their involvement risks sending a deeply conflicting message,” the letter read, stressing that artistic and commercial priorities should not override national sentiment. It added, “Upholding the dignity of our industry and the nation must remain paramount.”
Border 2, the
much-awaited sequel to the 1997 war epic Border, is being helmed by Kesari director Anurag Singh. The film boasts of a stellar cast, including Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Ahan Shetty, and now confirmed once again, Diljit Dosanjh. It is being jointly produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, JP Dutta, and Nidhi Dutta.
News Edit KV Raman
