The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has demanded strict measures against actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh and the producers of his forthcoming Punjabi movie Sardaar Ji 3 for including Pakistani actress Hania Aamir in the lineup.
The film body has communicated with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, requesting that Dosanjh, along with producers Gunbir Singh Sidhu, Manmord Sidhu, and director Amar Hundal, be barred from the Indian film industry. It also requested that their passports be annulled and Indian citizenship terminated.
The move follows the film’s trailer showing that Hania Aamir, recognized for her performances in Pakistani dramas, has a role in the horror comedy. The movie is scheduled to premiere internationally only.
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FWICE issued a strong statement and mentioned, “The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) expresses its strongest condemnation and absolute outrage against actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh, Gunbir Singh Sidhu, Manmord Sidhu and director Amar Hundal, who have brazenly insulted the Indian film industry and disrespected national sentiment by hiring Pakistani actress Ms Hania Aamir for their upcoming film Sardaar Ji 3… 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.”
‘Shameful betrayal of the nation’
Following the recent Pahalgam terror attack, the film community vocally condemned the selection of Hania Aamir, calling it “a shameful betrayal of our nation and its citizens.” They also claimed that the inclusion of the Pakistani actress directly breached their prohibition on Pakistani performers.
FWICE additionally characterized Hania Aamir as a “vocal advocate against India,” alleging that she ridiculed the Indian military and supported acts of terrorism following Operation Sindoor.
The controversy has ignited new discussions regarding industry partnerships with artists from neighboring country, particularly amid increased tensions.
