FWICE urges Bhushan Kumar, Sunny Deol to reconsider Diljit Dosanjh's casting in 'Border 2'

Tensions around Diljit Dosanjh are intensifying day by day. Amid ongoing boycott and ban calls, a fresh issue has arisen as Federation of Western India Cine Employees FWICE has appealed to the team behind Border 2, including Bhushan Kumar and Sunny Deol, to reconsider the casting decisions and align with the nation and the film industry's united stance.

In the letter, FWICE expressed their disappointment and concern about the casting of actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh in Border 2, produced under the banner of JP Films in collaboration with T-Series and directed by Anurag Singh.

“By choosing to collaborate with an artist who has so brazenly ignored the ongoing tensions and national sentiment, your production has directly undermined the stand taken by the Indian film industry in solidarity with the nation,” read the letter.

“FWICE has time and again made its position clear-we will not accept or tolerate any cooperation or collaboration with Pakistani artists in any form or on any platform. Such actions are a disservice to the sacrifices made by our armed forces and citizens who continue to face the consequences of cross-border hostilities and terrorism,” the letter further read.

However, Bhushan Kumar and Sunny Deol are yet to respond to this. All this comes after Diljit Dosanjh's decision to release Sardaar Ji 3, featuring Pakistani actor Hania Aamir, overseas in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack (April 22).

Last week Diljit was in India and reportedly shared a reel talking about his association in Border 2, however, the scheduled shoot was derailed due to heavy rains.

About The Sardaar Ji 3

The teaser of Sardaar Ji 3 was released in India a couple of months ago, and it didn't feature Hania Aamir, though there was a strong buzz over the actor's involvement in the film. Her involvement was officially revealed only when the trailer was launched on June 22.