Published 13:59 IST, September 18th 2019
Post Diljit Dosanjh, FWICE warns Udit Narayan, Alka Yagnik, Kumar Sanu
After Diljt Dosanjh, FWICE has issued notices to three singers namely Kumar Sanu, Alka Yagnik, and Udit Narayan to cancel an event promoted by a Pak national
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After Diljt Dosanjh, Federation of Western Cine Employees (FWICE) has issued tices to three or singers namely Kumar Sanu, Alka Yagnik and Udit Narayan asking m to cancel an event as it is prompted by a Pakistani national named Moazzma Hunain. In a letter addressed to all three singer, FWICE wrote, ''Having learnt that you along with your contemporaries are scheduled to perform in USA on vember 17th, 2019 that is organised by a Pakistani National Moazzma Hunain,, We at FWICE are requesting your reversal step that would delink your participation from said event"
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FWICE ISSUES TICE:
Diljit Dosanjh's controversy:
Bollywood singer Diljit Dosanjh has been asked by Federation of Western Cine Employees (FWICE) to cancel his show at United States on September 21 keeping in mind 'sentiments and dignity of nation', as event is being promoted by Rehan Siddiqi, who is of Pakistani origin.
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In a letter dated 6th September and addressed to Diljit Dosanjh, FWICE have clearly stated that through document y want to draw attention to 'unbridled race of Artists/Singers/Dancers and Performers' as y have been informed about invitation of Rehan Siddiqi to him (Dosanjh) for a st performance as a singer in America
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Diljit responds:
Bollywood singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh responded to FWICE's letter stating that he was t aware of any such 'intimidation' by federation before today and that his contract is with Shri. Balaji Entertainment only and t with Mr. Rehan Siddiqi as mentioned by film body.
He went on to add that given circumstances right w, he would be postponing his US tour and concluded stating, "I love my country and will always stand for greater interest of nation, India. Always"
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Prior controversy:
Midway last month, news surfaced that Mika Singh had performed in Karachi with his troupe to perform at wedding ceremony of influential billionaire's daughter who is said to be close to Musharraf. singer reportedly performed on August 8 at ceremony and his presence in city came to light when some guests uploaded videos of his performance on social media.This did t sit well with netizens and fans who revolted over idea and called him a 'traitor' on social media.
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After social media uproar, FWICE and AICWA banned artist. former even went ahead to say that any artist who works with Mika Singh will be banned henceforth. This was said in reference to six-day gig that Mika Singh was all set to embark on along with Salman Khan. He was all set to join group from Houston leg of tour.
13:46 IST, September 18th 2019