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🎬 Working Non-Stop for 16 to 20 Hours!

Daily Exploitation Continues on Shooting Sets !

From Bollywood to every regional film industry across India,

workers, technicians, junior artists, and performers

are being made to work for 16 to 20 hours a day, non-stop.

📉 The Result:

• Heart Attacks

• Mental Stress

• Death from Exhaustion

• Serious Health Issues

⚠️ This isn’t just work — it’s a compromise on life itself!

👉 It’s time to demand justice!

👉 AICWA stands with you — your voice, your shield!

📢 “The right to work is important, but life is even more precious!”

All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) has officially written to Maharashtra Honourable Chief Minister Shri Devendra Fadnavis, urging immediate action to stop the sale of Filmistan Studio to a developer.

This is about lakhs of film workers’ livelihoods and India’s cinematic heritage.

Don’t let history be demolished!

Heartfelt Tribute 🙏🌹

In Loving Memory of Mrs. Usha Chanana

(Wife of Shri Opender Chanana)

With deep sorrow, we share the passing of Mrs. Usha Chanana, who left for her heavenly abode last night. She was not only the beloved wife of Shri Opender Chanana — a respected name in the Indian film industry — but also a remarkable personality in her own right.

Mrs. Usha Chanana served as the Administrative Secretary of the Indian Film Association for an unmatched 28 years. Her tireless efforts and unwavering dedication towards the rights, welfare, and dignity of film workers made her a powerful and compassionate voice in the Indian film industry.

She was a true trade unionist who stood by the working class, especially those behind the scenes — the technicians, the laborers, the assistants — whose voices often go unheard.

Her contributions have left an indelible mark on the film fraternity.

Her legacy will live on in the hearts of thousands of film workers whose lives she touched.

May her soul attain eternal peace.

Om Shanti 🙏

“टीवी पर दिखती है रंगीन दुनिया,

लेकिन उसके पीछे छुपी है फिल्म इंडस्ट्री के मज़दूरों की अंधेरी रात।”

AICWA Foundation उन्हीं अंधेरों में रौशनी बनकर खड़ा है!

AICWA President Suresh Shyamlal Gupta Meets Maharashtra Labour Minister Shri Akash Fundkar, Raises Alarming Issues of Exploitation in the Film Industry

President of the All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA), Suresh Shyamlal Gupta, met with the Honourable Labour Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Akash Fundkar, and strongly raised the grave concerns of lakhs of film industry workers, technicians, junior artists, and performing artists—across Bollywood, Marathi cinema, and regional industries.

Mr. Gupta highlighted that since 2021, exploitation of cine workers has reached an unbearable level. Several government labour officers and Film City authorities have allegedly colluded with producers, production houses, and TV channels to suppress and abuse workers on a massive scale.

“The officers who are supposed to protect workers have blindfolded themselves. Film City has turned into a slaughterhouse for labour rights. Workers are crying out loud, bleeding in silence — but no one is listening,” said Gupta.

AICWA firmly demanded that the Labour Minister immediately call for an official meeting on film industry labour issues, to which Shri Akash Fundkar agreed and assured that directives have already been issued to organize the meeting.

Mr. Gupta further informed the Minister that Union’s members are being stopped from entering film shooting sets, allowing producers, production houses, and channels to exploit workers openly and fearlessly—in broad daylight—without any accountability. This is happening with the full support of corrupt labour officers and Film City administrators, who are siding with the powerful and ignoring the cries of the helpless.

“Labour laws are being butchered every day on film sets. If the government fails to act now, the situation will explode,” warned Gupta.

AICWA has made it clear: we will not stay silent. The time for action is now, and the Labour Ministry must take responsibility for what is happening under its watch.

| @sureshsgupta | @bollywood | @hollywood |

🚨 Late Night Accident Alert: 4 Camera Attendants Injured 🚨

Around 2:00 AM tonight, four dedicated camera attendants from our Bollywood film industry were on their way to Pune for a shoot via road when their vehicle met with a serious accident. All four have sustained severe injuries and are currently undergoing treatment.

The All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) prays for their speedy recovery. We will ensure that their company bears the full cost of their medical treatment, that they continue to receive their salaries, and that they are compensated fairly by the producers for this unfortunate incident.

| @hollywood | @bollywood | @sureshsgupta |

All Indian Cine Workers Association ( AICWA ) Demands Immediate Visa Cancellation and Visa Ban for Turkish and Azerbaijani Artists in India !

All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) Announces Complete Boycott of Turkey and Azerbaijan for Film Shoots and Cultural Collaborations ||

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All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) has permanently imposed a complete ban on Pakistani artists, singers, filmmakers, and financiers.

| @bollywood | @hollywood | @sureshsgupta |

| #AICWA |

All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) has permanently imposed a complete ban on Pakistani artists, singers, filmmakers, and financiers.

| @bollywood | @hollywood | @sureshsgupta |

| #AICWA |

🇮🇳 Nation First | Jai Hind | Hindustan Zindabad | AICWA 🇮🇳

All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) strongly condemns the anti-India statements made by Pakistani artists Mahira Khan and Fawad Khan, who have openly criticized India and disrespected our nation’s sacrifices.

🛑 AICWA’s Stand:

✅ Complete ban on Pakistani artists, filmmakers, and financiers in India.

✅ No Indian artist will collaborate or share platforms with any Pakistani talent.

✅ Indian film industry must prioritize national interest over “artistic collaborations.”

🎵 Message to Music Companies & Artists:

Stop promoting Pakistani artists. Stand with India, not with those who insult our country.

🎥 Shameful Example – Abir Gulal Movie:

AICWA condemns filmmakers who cast Pakistani actor Fawad Khan, disrespecting our nation’s sentiments and the sacrifice of our soldiers.

🔴 AICWA’s Call:

Indian artists, filmmakers, and the entire industry must choose – Stand with your country or with those who oppose it.

| #OperationSindoor | #NationFirst | #AICWA |

#AllIndianCineWorkersAssociation | #Pakistan | #FawadKhan | #MahiraKhan | #Singer | #Bollywood | #Pahalgam | #PahalgamAttack | #FilmIndustry | #India |

Media Release

Date: May 8, 2025

Subject: AICWA Demands Impartial Investigation into the Tragic Death of Junior Artist MF Kapil on the Set of “Kantara 2 (Chapter-1)”

Mumbai – The All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) expresses deep sorrow over the tragic demise of junior artist MF Kapil, aged 33, a resident of Moosarithara, Vaikom, Kerala, who lost his life on May 6, 2025, around 3:45 PM near Souparnika River, close to Kollur, Karnataka, during the shooting of the film “Kantara 2 (Chapter-1).” According to the film’s producer and owner of the production house, Rishab Shetty, the cause of death has been stated as drowning while swimming in the river. An FIR has been registered at Kollur Police Station regarding this incident.

AICWA is gravely concerned that incidents of fatalities on film sets, such as the deaths of technicians during the shooting of Tamil films “Indian 2” and “Sardar 2,” and the recent accident involving 20 junior artists traveling by bus last November, are consistently misrepresented. Producers and production houses often downplay the severity of such incidents, providing misleading information. In this latest tragedy, the claim of drowning needs to be thoroughly investigated to determine if it is the true cause of death or if there are other factors involved.

AICWA firmly believes that whenever a worker loses their life on a film set, the actual cause is often concealed, and any worker attempting to reveal the truth is threatened. This practice of covering up the reality behind such tragic incidents must end.

AICWA urges the Honourable Chief Minister of Karnataka, Shri Siddaramaiah, to initiate a high-level, impartial investigation into the death of MF Kapil, ensuring justice for his family. Furthermore, AICWA demands that an FIR be filed against producer Rishab Shetty and the production house.

In addition, AICWA appeals to the producers of “Kantara 2” to provide financial compensation of INR 1 crore to the bereaved family of MF Kapil, acknowledging the immense loss they have suffered.

Media Release

All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) Strongly Condemns Anti-India Statements by Mahira Khan and Fawad Khan

Mumbai, India – The All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) strongly condemns the anti-India statements made by Pakistani actress Mahira Khan and actor Fawad Khan, who have openly criticized India and questioned the nation’s actions in defense of its sovereignty. Mahira Khan labeled India’s military response as a “Seriously Cowardly” act, while Fawad Khan, instead of condemning terrorism, focused on criticizing India’s stance and supporting divisive narratives.

These statements are not just disrespectful to our nation but also an insult to the countless innocent lives lost due to terrorism and the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives for our country. AICWA reaffirms its strict and complete ban on Pakistani artists, filmmakers, and financiers working in India. No Indian artist will collaborate with any Pakistani talent, nor will any global platform be shared with them.

Stop Supporting Pakistani Artists – A Call to Indian Artists

While Pakistani artists openly chant “Pakistan Zindabad” and stand firmly with their country, it is time for the Indian film industry to understand that blindly supporting these artists under the pretext of “art” is a betrayal of national pride. Some individuals in our industry continue to show sympathy and support for Pakistani artists, ignoring the sentiments of our nation.

AICWA urges these individuals to stop supporting those who openly disrespect India. This is not just about art—it is about standing with your country during critical moments. Our nation must come first.

Music Companies and Artists Must Take Responsibility

It is unfortunate that several Indian music companies continue to promote Pakistani artists, giving them frequent work and exposure. Many Indian singers also share stages with these artists globally, ignoring the sentiments of the nation. AICWA calls upon these companies and individuals to stop supporting Pakistani talent and to stand with the nation.

Abir Gulal Movie – A Shameful Example

AICWA strongly condemns the filmmakers, producers, and artists of the film “Abir Gulal” for casting Pakistani actor Fawad Khan despite the Pulwama attack, where several Indian soldiers were martyred. What message do such filmmakers want to convey? They even came to India to release this film, showing complete disregard for the nation’s sentiments. This is a disgrace to the sacrifices made by our brave soldiers.

A Call to the Indian Film Industry

AICWA urges all stakeholders in the Indian film industry, including Bollywood and regional industries, to respect this ban and prioritize national interest over any so-called “artistic collaborations.” Indian artists and filmmakers must decide whether they will stand with their nation or continue to engage with those who openly oppose it.

Those who insult our nation under the pretext of freedom of speech should not be given the privilege of working in our industry. AICWA stands firmly with the nation, upholding the principle of “Nation First.”

Nation First | Jai Hind | Hindustan Zindabad | AICWA

Issued by:

All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA)

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#AllIndianCineWorkersAssociation | #Pakistan | #FawadKhan | #MahiraKhan | #Singer | #Bollywood | #Pahalgam | #PahalgamAttack | #FilmIndustry | #India |

BREAKING: AICWA Demands Immediate Ban on Ullu Channel & ‘House Arrest’ Show

Suresh Shyamlal Gupta, President of the All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA), has strongly condemned the vulgar and inappropriate content being promoted on Ullu Channel. He has formally demanded an immediate ban on the channel, along with its controversial show House Arrest.

Gupta has also urged the Mumbai Police to register an FIR against Vibhu Agrawal, the owner of Ullu Channel, and Aejaz Khan, the host of the show, for promoting obscene and indecent content that is harming Indian culture and negatively influencing youth.

AICWA stands firmly against the exploitation of digital platforms for vulgarity in the name of entertainment.

Let’s raise our voice to protect the dignity of Indian cinema and culture.

Suresh Shyamlal Gupta, President of the All Indian Cine Workers Association, has submitted a letter to the Honourable Deputy Commissioner of Police, Zone 7, Mumbai, demanding that an FIR be registered against Vibhu Agrawal, the owner of Ullu Channel, and Aejaz Khan, the host of the show House Arrest.

The All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) has officially written to Honourable Shri Himanta Biswa Sarma, Chief Minister of Assam, demanding a high-level, impartial, and time-bound investigation into the mysterious death of Family Man 3 actor Rohit Basfore.

The association, under the leadership of President Suresh Shyamlal Gupta, has urged the Assam Government to treat this matter with utmost seriousness and deliver justice to the actor’s family. The Indian film industry stands in full solidarity with the bereaved family in this tragic moment.

Justice must prevail. Truth must come out.

| #JusticeForRohitBasfore | #AICWA | #AllIndianCineWorkersAssociation|

#SureshShyamlalGupta |

#FamilyMan3 | #IndianFilmIndustry |

#ActorRohitBasfore | #AssamCM |

#HimantaBiswaSarma |

#CineWorkers | #TruthMustPrevail |

#HighLevelInvestigation |

#IndianArtistsUnited |