Overview

• Dosanjh dispelled replacement rumors by sharing a behind-the-scenes clip from the Pune set showing him in uniform and on camera.
• FWICE president BN Tiwari confirmed on July 3 that the federation reversed its shooting ban after a personal appeal from producer Bhushan Kumar.
• Filming restarted at the National Defence Academy location in Pune immediately following the ban’s revocation.
• Boycott calls from FWICE and the All India Cine Workers Association arose over Dosanjh’s work with Pakistani actress Hania Aamir in Sardaar Ji 3, reflecting rising nationalist pressures.
• Border 2 is directed by Anurag Singh, stars Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan and Ahan Shetty, and is slated for a January 23, 2026 Republic Day weekend release.