Sources close to the production of the highly anticipated film Border 2 have firmly shut down escalating rumors that actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh is being replaced. The speculation arose after a controversy linked to his 2016 film, Sardaar Ji 2, resurfaced online.The controversy stems from a promotional interview for Sardaar Ji 2 in which Diljit allegedly made comments that hurt religious sentiments. The clip recently gained traction, prompting objections from the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) and sparking calls on social media for his removal from the patriotic war epic.However, an inside source has clarified that the film's producers—including industry heavyweights Bhushan Kumar, JP Dutta, and Nidhi Dutta—are standing firmly behind their choice. The source emphasized that the eight-year-old issue is "unrelated to the film" and that the team has "full faith" in Diljit. They confirmed that there have been "no discussions whatsoever" about recasting his role, dismissing the rumors as entirely baseless.Border 2, a sequel to the iconic 1997 blockbuster Border, is one of the most awaited projects in Bollywood. The film is set to unite original star Sunny Deol with a new generation of actors, including Diljit Dosanjh and Ayushmann Khurrana.With the production team moving forward with its original cast intact, filming is scheduled to begin in October. This confirmation puts an end to the uncertainty and reaffirms Diljit's key role in the upcoming movie.
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