FWICE request for a complete ban on Pakistani artists after Pahalgam attack

 Ashoke Dubey, the General Secretary of the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE), has advocated for a total prohibition on Pakistani artists from participating in projects in India. This difficult decision has been taken after the Terror Attack on Pahalgam tourist spot where around 27-28 people have lo.st their lives. Ashoke, while speaking to ANI, said, "Since this is a matter of national interest, the nation comes first. The continuous attacks, including the recent one in Pahalgam on our tourists, are shameful. We have again issued a press release stating that if any of our members are found working with Pakistani artists or technicians, we will take action against them and stop working with them."

Ashoke further mentioned that letters are being sent to all associations linked with FWICE. He went on to say that they have also written to the Information and Broadcasting (I&B) Minister to issue a notification stating that if any Indian member works with Pakistani artists, a case of treason should be filed against them. Ashoke also stated that letters have been dispatched to all associations associated with FWICE. He also noted that they have reached out to the Information and Broadcasting (I&B) Minister, requesting the issuance of a notification declaring that any Indian member collaborating with Pakistani artists should face treason charges.

"We are writing letters to all the associations affiliated with us. If anyone is found engaging in such activities again, they will not be allowed to work in the industry," Ashoke said. "In the letter to the I&B Minister, we also said that a notification should be issued. Humara koi bhi sadasya, Hindustan ka koi bhi sadasya agar unke saath kaam kar raha hai, toh uske upar desh droh ka mukadma kiya jaye taaki wo aage se ye sab cheez karne se pehle 1000 baar sochne par (If any member from India works with Pakistani artists, a case of treason should be filed against them so that they think a thousand times before doing it)," he added.

Ashoke told ANI that they had already written a letter to producer Vivek Agarwal, asking him not to release the film, warning that FWICE would "stop cooperating with every unit member" associated with it if he went ahead."The film Abir Gulaal was set to release on the 9th. Vivek Agarwal, the producer, was sent a letter from us. We also wrote to the Minister of Information and Broadcasting. We wrote a letter to Vivek stating that you cannot work with Pakistani artists in this manner. If you release this film, we will also cease cooperation with every unit member associated with it, whether it be the cameraman or the director. We asked the I&B ministry to ban this film," Ashoke said.