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'Border 2' Box Office Triumph Amidst Casting Storm
28 Jan
Summary
- Film crosses Rs 200 crore in India within five days.
- Producer defends Diljit Dosanjh against casting controversy.
- Director and producer praised Diljit's character and beliefs.
'Border 2' has become a major box office success, crossing the Rs 200 crore mark in India within its first five days of release. The film, which stars Sunny Deol alongside Ahan Shetty and Varun Dhawan, also generated headlines during its production due to an initial controversy surrounding the casting of Diljit Dosanjh.
This controversy arose after Diljit cast Pakistani actress Hania Aamir in his film 'Sardaarji 3', following India's ban on Pakistani artists. The Federation of Western Indian Cine Employees (FWICE) had initially issued a non-cooperation directive against Diljit.
However, 'Border 2' producer Bhushan Kumar strongly defended Diljit, stating that the production company would not yield to online pressure and replace actors. Director Anurag Singh also supported Diljit, emphasizing that personal beliefs should not be assumed based on public appearances. Although Diljit withdrew from another project, 'No Entry Mein Entry', due to scheduling, he continued with 'Border 2', which is now receiving immense audience appreciation.
