Film association FWICE has message for Bollywood celebrities as India bans 59 Chinese apps

‘Boycott China’ movement had already gained momentum amid skirmishes between Indian and Chinese armies at border. And in an unprecedented move, India banned 59 Chinese apps that posed a risk to security of nation. w, even film stars are being urged to dissociate with neighbouring country.

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Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has w appealed to stars of film industry to refrain from promoting Chinese products. film association in its latest statement, urged all actors and technicians to ‘distance mselves’ from promoting China products, or endorsing Chinese brands in wake of ongoing tension between India and China.

Calling it an ‘issue of serious concern’, FWICE asserted ‘Nation comes first’ and urged all to give priority to safety and security of our nation. association concluded that with 20 soldiers being martyred in face-off at Galwan Valley, one should stand in solidarity with soldiers, by coming toger and showing ‘real patriotism.’ 

Here’s statement

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Numerous film stars like Aamir Khan, Deepika Padukone, Sara Ali Khan promote Chinese products, mainly mobile phone companies.

This is t first time that association had made such an appeal. Even after violent face-off between India and China at Galwan Valley, association had made a similar plea.   

59 China-origin apps including hugely popular TikTok, and Shareit, UC Browser, CamScanner, WeChat, were banned by Indian government on Monday, terming it ‘prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, security of state and public order. TikTok, however, has released a statement, sharing that it complied with all data privacy conditions, while stating that y will submit  clarification to government stakeholders in hope for a reversal of decision. 

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