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Diljit Dosanjh's Border 2 In Big Trouble? FWICE Asks Amit Shah To Withdraw Shoot Permission
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The film body mentioned that it has decided to officially boycott Diljit Dosanjh, who is collaborating with Pakistani actress Hania Aamir in his upcoming movie, Sardaar Ji 3.
Stepping up its attack on Diljit Dosanjh, the Federation of Western lndia Cine Employees (FWICE) has written a fresh letter to the Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh asking them to withdraw shooting permissions for Border 2. The shooting of the film, which also stars Diljit in a key role, is currently underway at the National Defence Academy in Pune.
'We write to you with deep concern regarding the shooting permission reportedly granted to the production team of the film 'Border 2' at the National Defence Academy (NDA) premises in Pune," the FWICE letter to the ministers said.
The film body mentioned that it has decided to officially boycott Diljit Dosanjh, who is collaborating with Pakistani actress Hania Aamir in his upcoming movie, Sardaar Ji 3.
'It is important to bring to your notice that the said film (Border 2) features actor Diljit Dosanjh, who has been officially boycotted by FWICE owing to his involvement with individuals and content that have deeply disrespected Indian sentiments, especially by associating with Pakistani artists known for their anti-lndia views, and participating in projects filmed in sensitive border locations like Pahalgam immediately following terror incidents targeting our armed forces," the letter added.
'The NDA, being a national symbol of military training and sacrifice, must not be used as a backdrop for a film involving an actor who is currently under public and professional boycott due to acts that undermine the spirit of national unity and hurt the sentiments of our defence community," it continued.
In this regard, FWICE asked the Union Ministers to withdraw shooting permission of Border 2 to 'ensure that the integrity of sensitive defence installations is not compromised or associated with individuals facing legitimate public outrage."
Previously, FWICE also wrote a letter to the makers of Border 2, expressing disappointment with the casting of Diljit Dosanjh in the movie. In its letter, addressed to Bhushan Kumar, Chairman & Managing Director, T-Series, JP Dutta, and Nidhi Dutta Producers, JP Films, and director Anurag Singh, FWICE mentioned that it is 'deeply disappointed" with the casting of Diljit Dosanjh in Border 2.
Diljit Dosanjh has been accused of hurting national sentiments for casting Pakistani actress Hania Aamir in Sardaar Ji 3, especially after the shocking terror attack in Pahalgam earlier this year. Recently, the Punjabi singer-actor also broke his silence on the controversy and told BBC Asian Network that the project was completed before any of the current political tensions surfaced.
Sardaar Ji 3, directed by Amar Hundal, is set for an overseas release on June 27. However, it will not be released in Indian theatres.
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