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Amid Sardaar Ji 3 controversy, The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has written a letter to the makers of Border 2 to remove Diljit Dosanjh from their war drama.
The actor-singer has been facing severe criticism casting for Pakistani actress Hania Aamir in his upcoming movie Sardaar Ji 3. FWICE has mentioned that it is “deeply disappointed" with the casting of Diljit Dosanjh in Border 2 in a letter to Bhushan Kumar, Chairman & Managing Director, T-Series, JP Dutta, and Nidhi Dutta Producers, JP Films, and director Anurag Singh.
“The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE), representing the core workforce of the Indian film and television industry, is deeply disappointed and concerned by the casting of actor-singer Mr Diljit Dosanjh in your upcoming film Border 2 produced under the banner of JP Films in collaboration with T-Series and directed by Mr Anurag Singh," the letter read.
“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," the letter added.
“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.
“This not only defeats the spirit of the film but also sends a disheartening message to every Indian," the letter stated.
“We hereby request you to immediately reconsider your casting decision. FWICE urges you to stand by the nation and the industry’s collective stand. Let us reiterate–for us, the nation comes first, and we expect the same unwavering commitment from every respected member of the film fraternity," the letter ended.