After calling for a ban on singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh for working with Pakistani actor Hania Aamir, the Federation of Western lndia Cine Employees (FWICE) has now objected to his casting in Border 2.
FWICE objects to Diljit Dosanjh's casting in Border 2
As per a report in ANI, the film body has sent a letter to Border 2 producers, where it expressed its disappointment over casting Diljit Dosanjh in the upcoming film.
FWICE has sent the letter to Bhushan Kumar, Chairman & Managing Director, T-Series, JP Dutta, and Nidhi Dutta Producers, JP Films, and director Anurag Singh.
The letter read: "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 film body called the casting decision "blatant violation" of "FWICE's official directive to boycott Mr. Diljit Dosanjh, which was issued after his unpatriotic act of working with a Pakistani actress, Ms. Hania Aamir, in the film Sardaar Ji 3".
"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 further stated.
Diljit Dosanjh has been facing backlash for collaborating with Hania Aamir in Sardaar Ji 3, the trailer of which was unveiled recently.
"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 read.
The letter concluded, "It is all the more disturbing that a film like Border 2, which is supposed to honour the valour and sacrifice of lndian soldiers, has engaged an individual who has recently chosen to prioritise personal gain over national respect by associating with talent from a hostile nation."
About Border 2
Directed by Anurag Singh, Border 2 stars Diljit Dosanjh, Varun Dhawan, Sunny Deol, and Ahan Shetty. It is a sequel to JP Dutta's 1997 war drama Border. The production is currently underway and it is slated for theatrical release on January 23, 2026.
