Diljit Dosanjh still a part of Border 2: Why film body lifted the ban on actor

Diljit Dosanjh will continue to be part of 'Border 2' despite being banned by the film body. Producer Bhushan Kumar requested the association for special permission due to partial completion of the film.

In Short

• Diljit Dosanjh faced removal threats from FWICE over his films
• FWICE revoked ban on Diljit for 'Border 2' due to near completion
• Producer Bhushan Kumar promised no future work with Diljit

Amid the massive backlash of working with Pakistani actor Hania Aamir in 'Sardaar Ji 3', Diljit Dosanjh's presence in 'Border 2' was also under threat. The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) sent out strongly worded letters to producers of his upcoming films demanding his removal. One of the projects was the much-anticipated 'Border 2', and there was a strong buzz in the industry that Bhushan Kumar (T-Series) would remove the actor. However, on Wednesday. Diljit Dosanjh shared BTS (behind-the-scenes) a video of himself from the set of 'Border 2' dressed as an army officer, quashing the rumours of his removal from the project.

The leaders at FWICE exclusively spoke to India Today, giving details about how Diljit Dosanjh continues to be a part of the film despite the association's ban on him. President BN Tiwari said, "We met Bhushan Kumar a couple of times, and he shared with us how they had almost completed the shoot of the film. Only a small portion of the song remained to be shot at the NDA (National Defence Academy). He requested that it would cause a lot of difficulties for the production if they had to replace Diljit now. This is why we decided to revoke the ban on 'Border 2'."

Producer Ashoke Pandit, an advisor to the committee, also shared how Bhushan Kumar gave it in writing that his production house would not work with Diljit Dosanjh in future. "Bhushan ji and his team were quite keen on taking a decision which is pro-country, but he also explained to us that the film is nearly 80-85 per cent complete. Most of the work with Diljit is over. So, he requested the federation to allow him to complete this film, and in the future, he will never cast him. That was the request he made, and he will be issuing a letter to us on the same," he said.

Pandit added that the federation discussed among themselves that a producer from their industry should not suffer such a huge financial loss. However, the non-cooperation directive against Diljit Dosanjh will continue, and they would not allow any other filmmaker to work with him.

"The federation will not bow down and hence will not be responsible for the heavy losses which will be suffered by the producers who decide to work with him in the future. As of now, we have taken a call to support our producer in this situation," Pandit said.

BN Tiwari also mentioned how they did not want any kind of collateral damage to the team because of Diljit Dosanjh's association. "There's Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, and Ahan Shetty in the film, whom we have always supported. They also have a bigger role in the film. We have had a cordial relationship with the production house, and hence decided to let it go. Also, this film doesn't have any Pakistani actors, and talks about national integrity and our army. These were the reasons we considered their request and allowed the team to continue with Diljit."

'Border 2' is set to release in theatres on January 23, 2026.

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