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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!”

| #AICWA | #AllIndianCineWorkersAssociation | #Bollywood | #FilmIndustry | #IndianCinema | #IndianFilmIndustry | #FilmCity | #SureshShyamlalGupta |

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Daylight Firing Outside Kapil Sharma’s Kap’s Cafe in Canada – AICWA Appeals for Immediate Action

It is deeply alarming that broad daylight firing has taken place outside Indian comedian Kapil Sharma’s Kap’s Cafe in Canada. The Government of India must take immediate cognizance of this serious matter and stand firmly with Kapil Sharma. A diplomatic discussion should be initiated with the Prime Minister of Canada to ensure the safety and protection of Kap’s Cafe and Kapil Sharma’s family. The perpetrators involved in this terrorist act must be swiftly arrested and brought to justice.

Kapil Sharma is not just a celebrated comedian but a vital part of the Indian film industry family, admired globally for spreading joy through his art.

The All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) strongly urges the Honourable Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi ji, to intervene and ensure that Kapil Sharma and his establishment in Canada are safeguarded against such threats.

The safety of Indian artists abroad is a matter of national concern, and no act of terrorism against any Indian citizen should be tolerated.

| #StandWithKapilSharma |

#ProtectIndianArtists | #Comedian |

#KapilsCafe | #Canada |

#AICWA | #Terrorist |

#IndiaSupportsKapilSharma |

#TerrorismHasNoPlace | #CanadaMustAct |

#KapilSharma | #Bollywood |

#ModiJiPleaseHelp |

#IndianFilmIndustryUnited | #AllIndianCineWorkersAssociation |

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Guru Purnima

You have always stood by me at every step of my life, guiding and supporting me through every challenge.

It is only because of your blessings and guidance that I have reached this point in my political journey today.

On this sacred occasion of Guru Purnima, I offer my heartfelt gratitude and respect.

Thank you for being my guiding light.

🌺🙏 Happy Guru Purnima 🙏🌺

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महाराष्ट्र राज्य के माननीय जल संपदा मंत्री श्री राधा कृष्ण विखे पाटिल जी को बधाई |

| #RadhaKrishnaVikhePatil | #SureshShyamlalGupta |

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🎬 SAVE FILMISTAN STUDIO – A CRY FOR HERITAGE & LIVELIHOOD!

🚨All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) strongly opposes the shocking sale of the historic Filmistan Studio (spanning 4 acres in Goregaon, Mumbai) to Arkade Developers for ₹183 crores.

⚠️ The developer plans to demolish this legendary studio to build luxury flats and earn over ₹3000 crores, while lakhs of workers – technicians, junior artists, and daily wage earners – will lose their jobs, homes, and dignity.

📢 We DEMAND the Maharashtra Government immediately intervenes, takes back Filmistan Studio from private hands, and acquires it as a public heritage property to protect:

✅ Livelihoods of thousands

✅ A permanent shooting location for producers & channels

✅ Mumbai’s cinematic heritage

Filmistan Studio is not just a piece of land – it’s a symbol of our golden past and a ray of hope for future generations in the film industry. If this studio is destroyed, we are not just losing a building — we are losing our identity, history, and future.

🏛️ The government must buy back Filmistan Studio and protect every remaining studio in Mumbai. Because once they are gone — they’re gone forever.

This is not just about a studio.

This is about an industry.

This is about people.

This is about India’s creative soul.

Stand with us. Speak up. Don’t let our heritage turn into high-rises.

| @aicwaofficial | @bollywood | @hollywood |

| #SaveFilmistan | #ProtectFilmHeritage | #AICWA | #MaharashtraGovtActNow |#StopStudioDemolition | #Mumbai |#SaveCineWorkers | #Bollywood |#FilmistanIsOurPride | #CinemaKiJaanStudio |#NoMoreLoss | #FilmCity | #Workers | #WeStandForWorkers | #FilmIndustry | #ArkadeHandsOffFilmistan | #AllIndianCineWorkersAssociation |

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🇮🇳✉️ All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) President Er. Suresh Shyamlal Gupta has officially written a Letter to the Honourable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji regarding a matter of urgent National Concern, titled:

“Urgent Appeal Regarding the Reappearance of Pakistani Artists’ Social Media & Channels in India – AICWA Demands Immediate and Permanent Nationwide Ban.”

Pakistani artists, influencers, and channels reappearing on Indian digital platforms is a grave insult to our Martyrs and a Betrayal to the Nation. Those who earn from Indian soil cannot fund Terrorism against it. Terrorism and entertainment cannot go Hand in Hand.

AICWA demands an immediate and permanent Ban on all Pakistani content, accounts, and collaborations in India.

| #AICWA #BanPakArtists |#NoToPakContent | #BoycottPakistan | #IndiaFirst | #ShaheedKoSalaam |#VandeMataram | #JaiHind |#SureshShyamlalGupta | #NationFirst |#Pulwama | #Uri | #OperationSindoor | #AllIndianCineWorkersAssociation | #PakistanTerroristCountry |

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“Wishing a very happy birthday to Honourable Shri Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil Ji, Maharashtra’s Water Resources Minister. Your tireless commitment to the welfare of the state is truly inspiring. May God bless you with a long, healthy, and impactful life.”

| #RadhaKrishnaVikhePatil | #SureshShyamlalGupta | #HappyBirthday |

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Shefali Jariwala is no longer with us. Gone too soon at just 42 due to a sudden heart attack. It’s hard to believe she’s gone.

May her soul rest in peace, and may God give strength to her family during this heartbreaking time.

| #RIPShefaliJariwala | #GoneTooSoon |#RestInPeace | #HeartfeltCondolences |#StrengthToFamily | #ShefaliJariwala 🕊️|

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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 🙏

ॐ शांति 🙏

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“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!

| #AICWAFoundation |

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Today, I met Shri Narhari Zirwal Ji, Minister for Food and Drugs Administration of Maharashtra, and wished him a very happy birthday.

It was a pleasure to convey my best wishes to a leader dedicated to public health and welfare.

Wishing him continued success, good health, and happiness in the years ahead.

| #NarhariZirwal | #SureshShyamlalGupta |

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Warm birthday wishes to Honourable Shri Narhari Zirwal Ji,

Minister for Food and Drugs Administration, Maharashtra.

Your dedicated service towards public health, food safety, and the welfare of citizens is truly commendable. May you continue to lead with wisdom and integrity. Wishing you a year filled with good health, happiness, and continued success in all your endeavours.

Happy Birthday, Sir!

| #NarhariZirwal | #SureshShyamlalGupta |

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“I visited the home of my close friend Manish Goswami to celebrate his child’s birthday.”

| #SureshShyamlalGupta |

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१५ जून को महाराष्ट्र राज्य के जल संपदा मंत्री, माननीय नामदार श्री राधाकृष्ण विखे पाटिल जी को जन्मदिन की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं।

आपका जीवन सदैव प्रेरणा देने वाला रहा है। आपने महाराष्ट्र राज्य की जनता की सेवा में अपना संपूर्ण जीवन समर्पित किया है।

राज्य के विकास, किसानों की भलाई और जल संसाधनों के संरक्षण के लिए आपका नेतृत्व सराहनीय और अमूल्य रहा है।

ईश्वर आपको उत्तम स्वास्थ्य, दीर्घायु और निरंतर सफलता प्रदान करें।

आप इसी प्रकार महाराष्ट्र का मार्गदर्शन करते रहें – यही हमारी शुभकामना है।

| #RadhaKrishnaVikhePatil | #SureshShyamlalGupta |

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📢 PRESS RELEASE

Date: 07 June 2025

🇮🇳🤝🇦🇲 AICWA Welcomes Armenia’s Cultural Outreach, Pledges to Strengthen Indo-Armenian Cinematic Ties

Mumbai: The All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA), under the leadership of President Er. Suresh Shyamlal Gupta, has officially acknowledged and welcomed the proposal received from the Armenia-India Business Council (AIBC) for enhanced cultural and cinematic collaboration between India and Armenia.

In a formal letter, AIBC extended heartfelt solidarity with India in the aftermath of the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, expressing condolences for the loss of innocent lives and reaffirming their commitment to Indo-Indian friendship and global peace.

In response, AICWA expressed deep gratitude and shared its vision of using cinema as a tool for international cultural diplomacy and unity. The letter also highlighted Armenia’s growing interest in becoming a preferred film destination for Indian productions, citing its:

•Stable and secure environment

•Breathtaking natural landscapes

•Professional film infrastructure

•35% cash rebate for foreign film projects

AICWA affirmed its intent to present this proposal to the following dignitaries and stakeholders:

✅ Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi

✅ Hon’ble Minister of Information & Broadcasting, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw

✅ Hon’ble Minister of Culture, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat

✅ Leading film producers, OTT platforms, channels, music labels & film studios across India

“In a world where politics often divides, cinema has the power to unite. AICWA believes that Indo-Armenian collaboration in storytelling, filmmaking, and cultural events can build a bridge of peace, respect, and mutual growth,” said Er. Suresh Shyamlal Gupta, President of AICWA.

The association welcomed Armenia’s respectful approach, non-political hospitality, and genuine interest in hosting Indian cinema, calling it a sign of deepening people-to-people ties.

This initiative marks a significant step in India’s expanding global soft power, as AICWA continues to promote not only the welfare of Indian cine workers but also India’s cultural presence on the world stage.

| @bollywood | @hollywood | @aicwaofficial |

| #AICWA | #IndiaArmenia | #CulturalDiplomacy | #CinemaForPeace | #GlobalCinema |#IndoArmenianFriendship | #AIBC |#FilmTourism | #CreativeUnity |#Bollywood | #IndiaWithArmenia |#SoftPower | #AICWAVision | #AllIndianCineWorkersAssociation | #CineWorkersFirst |

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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.

| @aicwaofficial | @bollywood | @hollywood |

| #AICWA | #LabourMinister | #AllIndianCineWorkersAssociation | #FilmIndustry | #Bollywood | #IndianFilmIndustry | #FilmCity | #IndianCinema | #CineWorkersFirst |

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I had the privilege of attending the grand opening of The Chairman Hotel & Bar Restaurant, located in Ahilya Nagar District. The hotel has been established by my close associate Sanket Mhatre and his family.

The Chairman is an exceptional addition to Ahilya Nagar. With its elegant ambiance and high-quality services, this hotel is sure to benefit the local community and travelers alike.

The event witnessed a remarkable turnout, and it was heartening to see the overwhelming love and support from everyone for the Mhatre family and their new venture.

I extend my heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to Sanket Mhatre and his family for the successful launch of The Chairman. May this hotel achieve great heights and become a landmark of hospitality in the region.

| #TheChairmanHotel | #SureshShyamlalGupta | #AhilyaNagar | #RadhaKrishnaVikhePatil |