'India Always': Diljit Postpones Concert After Film Body's Viral Letter

The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) wrote to actor and singer Diljit Dosanjh to warn him against performing in the US on September 21 at a show that’s being promoted by Pakistani national Rehan Siddiqui. The federation also wrote a letter to the Ministry of External Affairs to cancel Diljit and his troupe’s visa in case the artistes fail to accept their request.

In their letter to both Diljit and the ministry, the federation mentioned how artistes from India continue to perform at events organised by Pakistani nationals, and for Pakistani audience despite a total ban on any kind of relationship between the two countries. The letter takes names of Saif Ali Khan and Shreya Ghoshal alleging that they, too, performed at events organised by Rehaan, the same man for whom Diljit is now scheduled to perform.

The federation wants Diljit to ‘cancel his commitment in the interest, sentiments and dignity of the nation.’ As mentioned in the press release, the organisation expressed ‘deep anguish and concern’ over various artistes performing in Pakistan despite ‘strict warnings’ by them.