badshah's usa tour financially backed by pakistani corporation, prompting investigation from film and television industry notified caucus: 'despite pahalgam scandal...'
In the lead-up to Badshah's scheduled Dallas concert on September 19, 2025, the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has raised concerns about the event being sponsored by a Pakistani company [1][2][3].
The controversy stems from allegations that the concert is backed by 3Sixty Shows, a company owned and operated by Pakistani nationals [2]. However, Badshah's team has unequivocally denied any such association [1][2]. They clarified that the entire Unfinished USA Tour 2025, including the Dallas leg, is managed solely by a U.S.-based event agency named Intense Entertainment, operated by Manish Sood [1][2].
The FWICE, a prominent film industry workers' federation, expressed concerns that Badshah's collaboration with a Pakistani company goes against national sentiment and directives issued by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India [1][2][3]. The federation has instructed Badshah to uphold national sentiments and directives [1].
Badshah's team emphasized that the music and concert serve as a medium for cultural exchange and unity, completely independent of geopolitical influences [1][2][4]. They reaffirmed his professional integrity and commitment to keeping the tour transparent and free from any controversy related to foreign sponsorship [1][2][4].
Regarding government directives, there is no public information indicating any direct government intervention or official directives that have affected the event proceedings [1][2][3]. The concert is scheduled to proceed as planned under compliance with existing regulations and oversight by the U.S.-based organizers [1].
FWICE has been strict about collaborations with Pakistani nationals, previously condemning Diljit Dosanjh and the makers of Sardaarji 3 for casting a Pakistani actress [5]. Ashok Dubey, FWICE General Secretary, referred to a letter written to actor Kartik Aaryan, asking him to withdraw from an Independence Day event in Houston, USA [6].
As the situation continues, concerns about Indian artists promoting Pakistani entities for financial gain remain a topic of discussion [6]. FWICE president BN Tiwari expressed these concerns, citing ongoing terrorism and hostile activities directed against India from across the border [7]. Dubey shared that they are going to Delhi on the 18th and have asked for time from Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister of Electronics & Information Technology [6].
In summary, the controversy surrounding Badshah's Dallas concert revolves around allegations of Pakistani sponsorship, which the rapper and his team have denied. The concert is scheduled to proceed as planned, with no reported government directives blocking or modifying the event. The FWICE has expressed concerns about national sentiment and has instructed Badshah to uphold directives. The federation has a history of being strict about collaborations with Pakistani nationals, having previously condemned such collaborations by other artists.
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