‘Sardaar Ji 3’ row: FWICE writes to PM Modi to revoke Diljit Dosanjh’s passport

Amid growing criticism of Diljit Dosanjh for collaborating with a Pakistani actress for his upcoming film Sardaar Ji 3, the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has taken another significant step against the actor.

The union has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging that the passports of Dosanjh, and the producers of the show, be revoked, as well as be stripped away of any rights that come with the Indian citizenship. This request comes after FWICE requested a ban on all of Dosanjh’s future projects in the country.

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The controversy began as Dosanjh, the lead actor and also producer of Sardaar Ji 3, unveiled the trailer for the movie which features Pakistani actress Hania Aamir.

In the letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, FWICE wrote, "DIljit 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 Ms 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.”

The union further brands Hania as a “vocal propagandist against India”. This comes after she posted on her Instagram openly bashing India for Operation Sindoor, a response to the Pahalgam attack instigated by Pakistani-based terrorists.

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The FWICE press release further added, "We respectfully urge that their passports be revoked without delay and that they be permanently barred from availing any rights, privileges, or representation associated with Indian citizenship and national identity.”

According to Dosanjh, Sardaar Ji 3 will not be released in India, with an overseas release scheduled for June 27.

 

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