The All India Cine Workers Association calls for a ban on the actor-singer, citing “betrayal” over his film’s Pakistan release and collaboration with a Pakistani actress.
The uproar surrounding Diljit Dosanjh’s film Sardaar Ji 3 has intensified, with the All India Cine Workers Association (AICWA) issuing a strong demand for his removal from the upcoming patriotic film Border 2. This follows an earlier call from the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) for an industry-wide boycott of the actor-singer, prompted by his film’s release in Pakistan and his collaboration with Pakistani actress Hania Aamir.
In an official statement, the AICWA asserted, “You cannot serve two nations. If Diljit has chosen Pakistan, the Indian film industry must choose to reject him.” The association specifically referenced the June 27 release of Sardaar Ji 3 in Pakistan, adding that “At a time when India is mourning its martyrs and defending its sovereignty, Diljit’s decision to release a film in Pakistan is nothing short of betrayal.”
The AICWA also voiced strong objections to the inclusion of Hania Aamir in the film, accusing her of “mocking India” and using “anti-national, derogatory language” following the Indian Army’s Operation Sindoor. The letter from the association stated, “Collaborating with such individuals reflects where Diljit’s loyalties truly lie — and it’s not with India.”
Describing Border 2 as a tribute to Indian martyrs, the AICWA declared, “It cannot have traitors in the cast.” The body has urged the film’s producers to publicly confirm Diljit Dosanjh’s removal from the project. The letter issued a stern warning: “The entire country is watching. The families of our brave soldiers are watching. History will judge your silence.”
Furthermore, the AICWA announced a “lifetime ban” on Diljit Dosanjh from the Indian film industry. They concluded their statement by emphasizing, “This is not about politics; it’s about patriotism versus betrayal,” and reiterated that any collaboration with Pakistani talent should be considered an act of treason.
The association also reaffirmed its appeal to the entire Indian film fraternity: “No Indian film should feature artists associated with Pakistan. National integrity must come first.”
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