The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has called upon the Indian government to revoke Punjabi rapper Dilti Dosanjh’s visa after controversy surrounding the ‘Sardaar Ji 3’ film trailer, which starred Hania Aamir.
The film’s production was under scrutiny after the escalated tensions between India and Pakistan, after which a ban was imposed preventing Pakistani actors from working in Bollywood which led to Fawad Khan’s movie ‘Abir Gulaal’ starring opposite Vaani Kapoor getting cancelled.
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According to the Times of India, in their official letter to the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, expressed their outrage over the casting of Hania Aamir, calling it an ‘unpardonable act’
“Daljit Dosanjh, Gunbir Singh Sidhu, Manmord Sidhu and Director Amar Hundal, the public personalities enjoying the privileges of Indian citizenship, have committed an unpardonable act by hiring Pakistani actress Hania Aamir in their upcoming film ‘Sardaar Ji 3’. This decision is not a mere creative choice- it is a wilful affront to the sovereignty, dignity and security of India.”
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The letter went on to describe the ‘Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum’ actress as ‘anti-India’ for publishing content that critical of the Indian military during the escalated tensions between both countries.
“She is a vocal propagandist against India, who has used her platform to mock our armed forces, abuse India publicly, and shamelessly justify Pakistan’s terror acts post Operation Sindoor. Her inclusion in any Indian film is nothing short of an insult to every Indian citizen, every martyr and every family affected by cross-border terrorism.”
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The letter urged Modi to take strict government action by cancelling passports of all those involved in making the film. “We respectfully urge that their passports be revoked without delay, and that that they be permanently barred from availing any rights, privileges, or representation associated with Indian citizenship and national identity.”
The FWICE had also urged other members of the film industry to cut all ties with Dosanjh, and all of those involved in the film’s production. “Let this serve as a final and stern warning: Any Indian filmmaker or artist who collaborates with Pakistani nationals will be treated as complicit in promoting anti-Indian narratives. We now urge and expect all Producers’ Association, Film Federations, OTT Platforms, Exhibitors and Distributors across the country to immediately sever all ties with Diljit Dosanjh, Gunbir Singh Sidhu, Manmord Sidhu and Director Amar Hundal. They have chosen to align themselves with the enemy, and there is no place in the Indian film industry for such individuals.”
