The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has strongly condemned actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh, the producers Gunbir Singh Sidhu and Manmor Sidhu, and director Amar Hundal over the inclusion of Pakistani actor Hania Aamir in their film Sardaar Ji 3. The association accused the team of going against the national sentiment and termed their collaboration with a Pakistani artist as an "anti-national act."
This sharp criticism came after Diljit released the film's trailer and announced its overseas release. In response, FWICE issued a call to all Indian film associations, OTT platforms, distributors, and exhibitors to cut all professional ties with the actor and the team. They demanded that the individuals involved be blacklisted and that their Indian passports and citizenship privileges be revoked.
The association claimed that this collaboration defied their long-standing ban on working with Pakistani artists. They called it a “shameful betrayal of the country and its people,” especially at a time when India is grieving the deaths of 26 people in the recent Pahalgam terror attack, allegedly carried out by Pakistan-backed terrorists. The statement also targeted Hania Aamir, calling her a “vocal propagandist against India,” citing her past remarks that allegedly mocked the Indian armed forces and justified Pakistan’s role in terrorism amid Operation Sindoor.
In their appeal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and government officials, FWICE asked for immediate action and described the situation as a "gross betrayal" by individuals who owe their fame and identity to India. They issued a warning to the film fraternity that any further collaboration with Pakistani nationals will be treated as support for anti-India narratives and met with strict opposition.
The producers of the film have responded by saying that the film was shot before the current escalation of India-Pakistan tensions. They clarified that, out of respect for current national sentiments, the film will not be released in India. Gunbir Singh Sidhu stated they are waiting for a more suitable time for an Indian release. Despite this explanation, the backlash from FWICE continues to dominate headlines, stirring significant debate within the film industry and among fans.
