Indian music and film superstar Diljit Dosanjh is under fire after the casting of Pakistani actress Hania Aamir in his upcoming Punjabi film Sardaar Ji 3. The controversy has now snowballed into demands to remove Diljit from the high-profile film Border 2.FWICE Raises Objection Over Hania Aamir’s Inclusion
The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has officially raised concerns against Diljit. Their objection stems from the casting of Hania Aamir in Sardaar Ji 3, a move they claim undermines national sentiment—especially after recent incidents involving terror attacks in sensitive Indian areas like Pahalgam.
In a formal letter addressed to India’s Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, FWICE demanded the withdrawal of filming permissions granted to Border 2 at the National Defence Academy (NDA) in Pune.
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Accusations Against Diljit Dosanjh
According to the letter, FWICE claims that Diljit participated in a project featuring “individuals known for anti-national views” and that his association with Pakistani artists “hurts national unity.”They argue that:
Diljit’s collaboration with a Pakistani actress immediately after a terror incident is insensitive
The setting of the film—NDA grounds—is a symbol of national sacrifice, making his involvement inappropriate
They have even called for the cancellation of his Indian citizenship and demanded that his social media handles be banned in India.
Will Diljit Be Removed from Border 2?
While the outrage is loud, insiders have revealed to Hindustan Times that Diljit’s removal is unlikely at this stage. Sources say:
His casting happened nine months ago
Nearly half the film has already been shot
Removing him now would be logistically and financially difficult
However, neither the filmmakers of Border 2 nor Diljit himself have released an official statement in response to the controversy.
Gur Randhawa and Industry Response
Popular singer Guru Randhawa also seemingly took a jab at Diljit in a cryptic social media post, adding fuel to the fire. Meanwhile, FWICE has declared a formal boycott of Diljit within the Indian film industry.
Despite the backlash, producers of Sardaar Ji 3 stated that the film was shot before the Pahalgam attacks and its international release is intended to recover investments
The growing tensions between art and nationalism have once again stirred controversy in the Indian entertainment industry. Whether Diljit Dosanjh will retain his role in Border 2 remains uncertain, but one thing is clear—the conversa
tion around cross-border collaborations is far from over.
