Can patriotism and politics ever stay out of casting calls? That’s the debate sparking online as rumors swirl around Diljit Dosanjh’s reported tragic removal from Border 2, the big-budget war drama, which was originally slated for a 2026 release to mark the 30 year legacy of the original.
What Really Happened?
Just when things were heating up for Border 2, a curveball hit: multiple sources report that Diljit Dosanjh may be dropped from the film.
The reason? His presence in Sardaar Ji 3 opposite Pakistani actress Hania Aamir, which dropped its trailer at the exact wrong moment right after heightened India-Pakistan tensions.
Why It’s Happening (And Who’s FWICE?)
The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) : A powerful film industry body has taken serious issue with Diljit’s cross-border collaboration.
While Sardaar Ji 3 was reportedly filmed before recent political escalations, FWICE claims it “Hurts national sentiments” and has publicly demanded Diljit’s removal from Border 2. In short: starring in a comedy with a Pakistani co-star might cost him a seat in one of Bollywood’s most patriotic franchises.
What Did Diljit Say?
Diljit hasn’t directly addressed the Border 2 controversy, but during his promotions for Sardaar Ji 3, he clarified:
“We finished filming this movie long ago. There was nothing political. We just made a fun Punjabi film.” Fun or not, timing is everything and this one collided with a cultural fault line.
Reddit’s Reactions : Loud Ones
The internet wasted no time forming its jury. Here’s what Reddit had to say:
- “Remove Diljit Dosanjh from Border 2. Otherwise, we all should boycott this movie.”
Others called it “karma,” some viewed it as a betrayal, and a few were just plain confused:
- “He’s a good singer… don’t know what’s up with his PR team lately.”
Who Could Replace Him?
With Diljit’s role potentially up for grabs, Big Names like Vicky Kaushal, Sidharth Malhotra, and even Ammy Virk are being floated.
The ideal replacement? Someone with mass appeal, zero controversy, and just enough josh to march into frame without setting off a social media storm.
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Final Note
Whether it was bad timing, bad optics, or just a badly handled rollout, staying silent might’ve served Diljit better in this climate.
With Border 2 under pressure to balance patriotism and box office gold, the casting stakes have officially gone nuclear. So… who do you think should step into those combat boots now?
Written By MANSI SINGH