Sever ties with Diljit, Sardaar Ji 3 makers: Film body over Pak actor casting row
The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) condemned actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh, 'Sardaar Ji 3' producers Gunbir Singh Sidhu, Manmor Sidhu and director Amar Hundal for working with Pakistani actor Hania Aamir in the film. They demanded the film industry to blacklist them and the cancellation of their Indian citizenship.After Diljit Dosanjh unveiled the trailer of 'Sardaar Ji 3' and announced the film's overseas release, the film association issued a directive urging film associations, exhibitors, OTT platforms and distributors to sever all ties with the actor and the team.advertisementCalling it an anti-national act, the film association appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and others to "take strict and immediate action" against Diljit Dosanjh, the producers and director. "We respectfully urge that their passports be revoked without delay, and that they be permanently barred from availing any rights, privileges, or representation associated with Indian citizenship and national identity," their statement read.
The film body stressed the team's direct defiance of their official ban on Pakistani artists and called it a "shameful betrayal of our country and its people", especially when the nation is mourning the loss of 26 people in the barbaric Pahalgam attack by Pakistan-backed terrorists.The statement also called Pakistani actor Hania Aamir a "vocal propagandist against India." It further mentioned that she mocked Indian armed forces and justified Pakistan's terror acts amid Operation Sindoor.advertisementThe film association also issued a final and stern warning that any Indian filmmaker or artist who collaborates with Pakistani nationals will be considered as those promoting anti-India narratives."There is no place in the Indian film industry for such individuals. FWICE will not stand silent as our tricolour is disrespected. We will expose and oppose every attempt to normalise cultural exchange with those who glorify terrorism and denounce India. This is not just a call for boycott - this is a call for national solidarity," read the statement.In another letter addressed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the film body asked the government to treat this act as a national breach and disregard for national directives. Questioning their loyalties, the association called their actions "a gross betrayal to the nation that gave them fame, fortune and identity."Diljit Dosanjh, actor and co-producer of 'Sardaar Ji 3' announced that the film would release overseas on June 27. The trailer, which was unveiled on Sunday, confirmed the presence of Pakistani actor Hania Aamir, which triggered severe backlash. View this post on Instagram A post shared by DILJIT DOSANJH (@diljitdosanjh)However, the film's producer, Gunbir Singh Sidhu, exclusively told India that the casting happened before the India-Pakistan conflict. "Although our film was shot well before the India-Pakistan conflict, we are not releasing the film in India, keeping in mind the present situation and the sentiments of India and the Indian people," he said.He also added that they will wait for the opportune time to release the film in India.- Ends
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