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Time of India
03-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kartik Aaryan's team DENIES actor's involvement in the Independence Day event in Houston, following FWICE's letter
Kartik Aaryan recently found himself embroiled in a controversy. Reports were doing the rounds that Kartik Aaryan was going to attend an upcoming Independence Day event in Houston , USA, allegedly organised by a Pakistani-owned restaurant. Following these reports, Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) issued a letter to the actor urging him to "withdraw" from the event. FWICE cited concerns over national interest, especially following the Pahalgam attack. Breaking the silence on the matter, Kartik Aaryan's team has issued an official statement clarifying that the actor is "not associated with the event". Official statement made by Kartik Aaryan's team denying his involvement "Kartik Aaryan is not associated with this event in any capacity. He has never made an official announcement about participating in it. We have contacted the organisers and requested that all promotional materials featuring his name and image be removed," read the official statement made by Kartik Aaryan's team in the matter, according to ANI. FWICE's letter to Kartik Aaryan "As you are well aware, FWICE has issued a directive for all members and stakeholders of the Indian film industry to completely boycott Pakistartists, technicians, and performers in light of Pakistan 's continued involvement in terror attacks against India, including the recent brutal attack in Pahalgam, where innocent Indian civilians and tourists lost their lives," stated the FWICE letter before further adding, "The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B Ministry) has also issued a similar directive that is very much in force and must be followed strictly by all Indian citizens and performers working in public life." FWICE President BN Tiwari also spoke to the above-stated agency before team Kartik's clarification in the matter. "The show is scheduled for August 15 in Houston, USA, and Kartik Aaryan was named as the chief celebrity guest. The organiser of the show is a Pakistani national. After Operation Sindoor, this is the second such incident. We are doing our best to take a stand of non-cooperation against any artist who supports such events," he said, explaining the concerns.
Time of India
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
FWICE President BN Tiwari demands Diljit Dosanjh's ‘Sardaar Ji 3' makers adhere to Indian laws amid controversy
FWICE president BN Tiwari has urged the CBFC to withhold certification for Diljit Dosanjh's 'Sardaar Ji 3' due to Pakistani actors' involvement. Amid India-Pakistan tensions, Tiwari warned of bans and demanded filmmakers follow Indian laws, sparking social media backlash against Dosanjh's collaboration with Pakistani artist Hania Aamir. BN Tiwari, president of the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE), has voiced strong objections to the trailer of Diljit Dosanjh 's upcoming Punjabi film 'Sardaar Ji 3', which stars Pakistani actress Hania Aamir. He has appealed to the Central Board of Film Certification to withhold approval for the film amid the controversy. FWICE's Formal Request to CBFC The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has formally requested the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) Chairperson to deny certification for 'Sardaarji 3' because the film features Pakistani actors. The letter reads, "On behalf of the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE), we earnestly request that the Central Board of Film Certification refrain from granting certification to the film "Sardaarji 3," as it involves participation by Pakistani actors Hania Aamir, Nasir Chinyoti , Daniel Khawar, and Saleem Albela. In light of recent directives issued by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (l&B Ministry) prohibiting Pakistani-origin content and collaboration with Pakistani artists in Indian productions, and the parallel stance adopted by'FWICE, we urge CBFC to align with these directives and national interest considerations before proceeding with certification..." BN Tiwari's Statement In a conversation with ANI, BN Tiwari said, "We had already written a letter to the censor board stating that this film should not be censored because it's not just Hania Aamir there are 3-4 other artists as well, because of which this has become a big issue. But we have heard they are releasing the film elsewhere, outside of India. If they do this, then we will ban them and their producer forever. White Hill, jo production company, hai aur khud Diljit Dosanjh kisi aur film mein kaam nahi kar paayenge kisi aur producer ke saath jo unki aane vaali filmein hai mai sabko letter likhunga kyunki nation first jo hamare federation ka sidhant hai usse hum hat nahi sakte" Background: Rising Tensions Between India and Pakistan The controversy erupted following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which was succeeded by India's Operation Sindoor on May 7, targeting terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir with airstrikes. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Esse novo alarme com câmera é quase gratuito em Jequitinhonha (consulte o preço) Alarmes Undo In the aftermath, several Pakistani artists, including Hania Aamir, found their social media accounts blocked in India due to heightened tensions. He continued, "When there were attacks in Pahalgam, not only the people who died, but also the families of many people, whose wives and mothers are still alive, vo ek ek din mar rahe mujhe aesa lagat hai ki jo is baat pe tayaar ho mai Pakistan mein release kar dunga foreign country mein release karunga, vo hamare liye desh drohi see kam nahi hai aese logon kje khilaaf federation kya pura Hindustan tayaar hona chahiye. . letter mai Home Ministry see lekar House take letter jaayega ki aese producers jo paise ke liye desh ke saath khilvaad karte hai unhe bilkul Hindustan mein welcome nahi kiya jaayega.." Strong Warning from FWICE President Tiwari asserted that the makers have to abide by the rules and regulations of the country, "I have come to know that Diljit Dosanjh is also one of the to nahi chalegi. If you want to work in the film industry, you will have to follow the rules of we will send a letter to everyone, not to release any of their films in the kehna chahunga ki abhi bhi waqt hai aap is film ko rok dijiye. ..Stop this film. Follow the laws of the country. Money is not as important than the to the country because you are hurting the sentiments of the people. And no artist can play with sentiments." Social Media Backlash Against Diljit Dosanjh After unveiling the trailer for 'Sardaar Ji 3', featuring Pakistani actress Hania Aamir, singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh encountered widespread criticism on social media. He shared the horror-comedy's preview on Instagram Monday, revealing the film's exclusive overseas release date as June 27. The singer captioned the trailer post, "Sardaar Ji 3 releasing 27th June OVERSEAS only. FADH LAO BHOOND DIAN LATTAN." Public Reaction Indian netizens quickly flooded Dosanjh's social media comments with anger and disappointment over his collaboration with a Pakistani artist amid strained India-Pakistan relations. One user on X expressed harsh criticism, stating, 'May we witness the most embarrassing downfall of Diljit Dosanjh in the history of public embarrassments... a kind of downfall that his PR could never salvage.' While the 'Sardaar Ji 3' trailer is currently unavailable on YouTube India, Diljit has shared it on his Instagram page.
Time of India
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Anupamaa makers on the massive set fire: The fire department and relevant authorities are currently investigating the cause
A massive fire broke out early Monday morning on the set of the popular TV show Anupamaa, located in Goregaon's Film City. While the exact cause of the fire remains unknown, sources say that it was quickly brought under control. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Fortunately, no casualties or injuries have been reported. The makers, Shahi Production, in a statement said, 'An unfortunate incident occurred early this morning on the sets of Anupamaa. A fire broke out, but by God's grace, there were no casualties. There was no shoot on Sunday, and Monday's call time was scheduled for later in the day. At the time of the incident, no unit members were present — only security personnel and set staff, all of whom are safe. No animals were harmed, and proper precautions were taken to ensure their safety. The fire department and relevant authorities are currently investigating the cause, especially since the set was not in use and the main power lights were turned off.' It further stated, 'We have also been made aware of individuals spreading false and misleading information. We sincerely request everyone to refrain from believing or circulating any unverified news. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the senior associations, industry peers, and well-wishers who have reached out with their support and concern. We are also grateful to the channel for standing by us — and above all, to the Almighty for keeping everyone safe. ' 'It was a massive fire that caused significant damage' BN Tiwari, President of the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE), told us, 'The fire broke out around 5 am. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now It was a massive fire that caused significant damage.' He went on to highlight that a fire safety audit had recently been conducted on the Anupamaa set. He said, 'The production had undergone a thorough fire audit and was found to be fully compliant with all mandatory safety norms. Unfortunately, despite these precautions, the fire broke out — most likely due to a short circuit or electrical fault. ' Stressing on the need for stricter safety measures across the industry, BN Tiwari said, 'All sets should go through proper fire and structural audits, especially since many older structures are still in use and pose serious risks. Clear and accessible exit routes, along with functional firefighting equipment, are critical. We urge producers to ensure comprehensive audits across departments and to maintain proper insurance coverage. ' 'We urgently need to reassess Film City's infrastructure' JD Majethia, Chairman (TV & Web Series), Indian Film and Television Producers Council (IFTPC), added, 'Thankfully, there were no casualties. Our biggest fear is the loss of lives. Unlike private premises, Film City spans 420 sets, making fire control far more challenging. Located in an open, uncontrolled area, it is crucial that we have full government support to ensure safety. Apart from individual producers being more vigilant and taking extra care and precautions, we urgently need to reassess Film City's infrastructure and enhance security by developing more guarded and secure studios. Continuous and well-coordinated vigilance is essential. A centralised CCTV system should monitor every corner of each set, enabling immediate response to any fire outbreak. We plan to submit a formal request to the Chief Minister to address these concerns on the industry level in Mumbai and Maharashtra.' Fires on television sets in recent times: 1. Tenali Rama (Film City): In March this year, a fire erupted on the set due to an electrical generator issue; no casualties were reported. 2. Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin (Film City): A massive blaze caused by a short circuit broke out in March 2023. While the set was destroyed, there were no casualties. 3. Pandya Store (Film City): A fire broke out on the show's set in February 2021, damaging costumes and materials. No lives were lost.
India Gazette
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Gazette
FWICE president BN Tiwari strongly reacts to controversy surrounding Diljit Dosanjh's 'Sardaar Ji 3', asks makers to
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 23 (ANI): Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) president BN Tiwari talked about the ongoing controversy surrounding singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh, since the release of the trailer of his upcoming Punjabi film, 'Sardaar Ji 3', featuring Pakistani actress Hania Aamir. Tiwari has strongly reacted to it and requested the Central Board of Film Certification to refrain from granting certification to the film. Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has sent a letter to the Chairperson, Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), to 'withhold certification of the Film 'Sardaarji 3' containing Pakistani artists.' The letter reads, 'On behalf of the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE), we earnestly request that the Central Board of Film Certification refrain from granting certification to the film 'Sardaarji 3,' as it involves participation by Pakistani actors Hania Aamir, Nasir Chinyoti, Daniel Khawar, and Saleem Albela. In light of recent directives issued by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (l&B Ministry) prohibiting Pakistani-origin content and collaboration with Pakistani artists in Indian productions, and the parallel stance adopted by'FWICE, we urge CBFC to align with these directives and national interest considerations before proceeding with certification...' In a conversation with ANI, BN Tiwari said, 'We had already written a letter to the censor board stating that this film should not be censored because it's not just Hania Aamir there are 3-4 other artists as well, because of which this has become a big issue. But we have heard they are releasing the film elsewhere, outside of India. If they do this, then we will ban them and their producer forever. White Hill, jo production company, hai aur khud Diljit Dosanjh kisi aur film mein kaam nahi kar paayenge kisi aur producer ke saath jo unki aane vaali filmein hai mai sabko letter likhunga kyunki nation first jo hamare federation ka sidhant hai usse hum hat nahi sakte' The controversy comes in the wake of the recent Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, followed by India's Operation Sindoor on May 7, in which air strikes were carried out on terror bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Several Pakistani artists, including Hania Aamir, had their social media accounts made no longer accessible in India following the ghastly Pahalgam attack. He continued, 'When there were attacks in Pahalgam, not only the people who died, but also the families of many people, whose wives and mothers are still alive, vo ek ek din mar rahe mujhe aesa lagat hai ki jo is baat pe tayaar ho mai Pakistan mein release kar dunga foreign country mein release karunga, vo hamare liye desh drohi see kam nahi hai aese logon kje khilaaf federation kya pura Hindustan tayaar hona chahiye.. letter mai Home Ministry see lekar House take letter jaayega ki aese producers jo paise ke liye desh ke saath khilvaad karte hai unhe bilkul Hindustan mein welcome nahi kiya jaayega..' Tiwari asserted that the makers have to abide by the rules and regulations of the country, 'I have come to know that Diljit Dosanjh is also one of the to nahi chalegi. If you want to work in the film industry, you will have to follow the rules of we will send a letter to everyone, not to release any of their films in the kehna chahunga ki abhi bhi waqt hai aap is film ko rok this film. Follow the laws of the country. Money is not as important than the to the country because you are hurting the sentiments of the people. And no artist can play with sentiments.' Singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh has found himself on the receiving end of a social media backlash after the trailer of his upcoming Punjabi film, 'Sardaar Ji 3', which features Pakistani actress Hania Aamir, dropped online. Sharing the trailer of the horror-comedy franchise on his Instagram on Monday, Diljit announced that the film will release exclusively overseas on June 27. Diljit captioned the trailer post, 'Sardaar Ji 3 releasing 27th June OVERSEAS only. FADH LAO BHOOND DIAN LATTAN.' The comments section of the actor's social media platform quickly turned into a storm of angry reactions with Indian netizens expressing their disappointment over his decision to work with a Pakistani artist, amidst tensions between the two countries.'May we witness the most embarrassing downfall of Diljit Dosanjh in the history of public embarrassments... a kind of downfall that his PR could never salvage,' wrote one user on X. The trailer of 'Sardaar Ji 3' is currently not on YouTube India but has been shared by Diljit on his Instagram page. (ANI)
Hindustan Times
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
FWICE calls for ban on Diljit Dosanjh's projects in India: ‘He hurt Indian sentiments by working with Hania Aamir'
Following the Pahalgam terror attack, tensions between India and Pakistan remain strained, reviving conversation around banning Indian actors from collaborating with Pakistani talent. Amidst this, BN Tiwari, President of the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE), has criticised Diljit Dosanjh for working with Pakistani actor Hania Aamir on Sardaar Ji 3, demanding a complete ban on all his future projects. Also read: Diljit Dosanjh's Sardaar Ji 3 trailer with Pakistani actor Hania Aamir not available on YouTube in India Diljit Dosanjh will star alongside Pakistani actor Hania Aamir in Sardaar Ji 3. In an interview with Hindustan Times, BN Tiwari voiced his discontent over Diljit's collaboration with Pakistani actor Hania Aamir, stating that it hurts Indian sentiments. 'By working with a Pakistani actor, Diljit has hurt Indian sentiments. He has disrespected the sentiments of the nation and insulted the sacrifice of our brave soldiers. His preference for Pakistani talent over Indian artists raises serious questions about his loyalty and priorities. By collaborating with a Pakistani actor, Diljit has hurt Indian sentiments, disrespected the nation, and insulted the sacrifices of our brave soldiers,' BN Tiwari tells us. He added, 'We have heard that the film is not being released in India. But if they plan to release it, we will ban it. For now, they are releasing overseas only. That being said, Diljit working with a Pakistani actor is something we are not ready to overlook. We have called for a strict ban on all upcoming films, songs or any other sort of projects. We will also issue a formal letter on the same today. Along with Diljit, we have also called for a ban on the producers of the film regarding all their upcoming films'. According to BN Tiwari, they had reached out to the makers some time back, asking for an explanation regarding the same. But never heard back from them. 'Humne letter de diya tha, ko jawab nahi aaya. Ab seedha ban karenge (We gave them a letter but didn't get a response from the team. Now, we will directly ban them),' he says while concluding. About Sardaar Ji 3 Diljit shared the official trailer of the film, which unveiled Hania's presence in the film, on Sunday. In the film, Hania will be seen joining Diljit's character as a ghost hunter tasked with removing a spirit from a mansion in the United Kingdom. In the horror comedy, both Hania and Neeru Bajwa will be seen romancing Diljit. Sharing the video on Instagram, Diljit captioned it, "Sardaar Ji 3 Releasing 27th June OVERSEAS Only. FADH LAO BHOOND DIAN LATTAN'. The film also stars Manav Vij, Gulshan Grover, Jasmin Bajwa, Sapna Pabbi and others in prominent roles. It is directed by Amar Hundal.
