'Border 2': Ban on Dosanjh revoked after 'Sardaar Ji' controversy?
What's the story
The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has reportedly lifted its ban on actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh, allowing him to continue to work on Border 2. The decision comes after film producer Bhushan Kumar personally appealed to the federation. "Yes, the ban has been revoked for this project," BN Tiwari, FWICE President, told India Today. Meanwhile, the outlet reported Kumar saying that he'll "never cast Diljit Dosanjh in future films. Have issued a letter to the federation."
Warning
'Non-cooperation' against Dosanjh to continue
Filmmaker Ashoke Pandit, who is part of FWICE, warned that "non-cooperation" against Dosanjh will continue for future projects. Pandit said, "So, we have non-cooperation against Diljit continuing." "Anyone else who casts him must be prepared for consequences. The Federation won't be responsible for the financial losses that might follow."
Film update
Dosanjh cleared replacement rumors for 'Border 2'
Dosanjh recently shared a behind-the-scenes video from the set of Border 2, dispelling rumors of his replacement. The video shows him dressed in an Indian Air Force uniform as he prepares for a dance sequence. "BORDER 2," he captioned the Instagram post. The film is helmed by Anurag Singh and produced by Kumar, Krishan Kumar, JP Dutta, and Nidhi Dutta.
Casting controversy
Letter to 'Border 2' filmmakers and the controversy
Earlier, FWICE had issued a letter to the makers of Border 2, expressing their disapproval over Dosanjh's casting. The letter was addressed to Kumar, Dutta, and Singh. It stated that the federation was "deeply disappointed" with Dosanjh's inclusion in the film. This controversy arose after Dosanjh starred opposite Pakistani actor Hania Aamir in Sardaar Ji 3, which was released overseas on June 27 but not in India due to heightened tensions between India and Pakistan.