By Tanmayi Savadi | 08-Jan-2023

FWICE issues statement amid protests against Shah Rukh Khan's Pathaan, urges government to 'intervene and stop this trend of Boycott Bollywood'

In the past few months, Bollywood has witnessed several boycott trends on social media. The matter took a serious turn when activists tore posters and cut-outs of Pathaan in Ahmedabad.....

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By Tanmayi Savadi | 25-Sep-2022

Chhello Show a copy of Oscar-winning Italian film Cinema Paradiso? FFI President reacts to FWICE's claims

Chhello Show or Last Film Show's selection as India's official entry to the Oscars has sparked a debate. Days after the announcement, the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) raised an.....

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By Vandana Srivastawa | 23-Sep-2022

FWICE demands Chhello Show to be scrapped as India’s official entry for Oscars, says ‘the jury chose a foreign film’

India’s official entry to the Oscars, Chhello Show has not pleased a lot of people who were rooting for SS Rajamouli’s RRR or Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri’s The Kashmir Files to.....

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By Rashita Sahni | 04-May-2021

FWICE requests Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray to provide 60,000 doses of vaccines after Aditya Chopra promises to bear the expense of all Film City workers

 

 

In a letter to the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Uddhav Thackery, Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) requested to provide vaccines for artists, workers and technicians of the M & E.....

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By Tanmayi Savadi | 20-Apr-2021

Production houses to provide death cover of Rs 25 lakh due to COVID-19 and hospitalisation cover of Rs 2 lakh to daily wagers- FWICE president

All shoots of films and daily soaps have been suspended till May 1 by the Government of Maharashtra amid the second wave of COVID-19. As the industry is facing economic.....

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By Vandana Srivastawa | 17-Apr-2021

FWICE, IMPPA and IFTDA urge Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray for few concessions amid Covd-19 spike, proposes to open vaccination booth on film sets

Leading film bodies including the Indian Film and Television Producers’ Council (IFTPC), Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE), Indian Motion Picture Producers’ Association (IMPPA), and Indian Film & Television.....

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By IANS | 10-Apr-2021

FWICE issues fresh shooting guidelines after meeting with Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray amid COVID-19 second wave

The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has issued fresh guidelines for shooting, pre-production and post-production work amid the second wave of Covid-19 pandemic in Maharashtra.A statement issued by.....

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By Vandana Srivastawa | 05-Apr-2021

FWICE redrafting SOPs for celebs in wake of rising Covid-19 positive cases, asks them to cut down on personal staff

Following a rise in cases of artistes testing positive for Covid-19, the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has appealed to celebs and film units to reduce their staff.....

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By Vandana Srivastawa | 03-Apr-2021

FWICE requests Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray not to impose another lockdown, says ‘economy of entertainment industry already in shambles’

The rising positive cases of Covid-19 have alarmed everyone with the government trying to instill coronavirus protocols so that the spread of the infection can be curtailed. Last evening, Maharashtra.....

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By Tanmayi Savadi | 02-Apr-2021

FWICE lifts 2 months ban on Gauahar Khan for flouting COVID-19 norms, issues a stern warning to abide by the rules

Gauahar Khan can finally breathe a sigh of relief after weeks filled with challenges. The actress was accused of flouting rules after allegedly testing positive for COVID-19 in the month of.....

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By Vandana Srivastawa | 16-Mar-2021

Gauahar Khan reacts to FWICE’s decision to ban her for 2 months for flouting COVID-19 norms, says ‘truth shall always prevail’

Gauahar Khan has responded to the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE)'s decision to ban her for two months for flouting COVID-19 protocols. Taking to her Instagram stories, the.....

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By Vandana Srivastawa | 12-Oct-2020

SRK, Salman, Aamir & Bollywood producers file suit against media channels: Netizens say ‘about time’

Today, four Bollywood industry associations including Producers Guild of India, FWICE, CINTAA, Screenwriters Association and 34 Bollywood production houses filed a lawsuit against Arnab Goswami and Pradeep Bhandari of Republic.....

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By Vandana Srivastawa | 30-Jun-2020

FWICE appeals all celebs to ‘distance themselves from promoting Chinese brands', says 'Nation comes first'

The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has appealed to the Bollywood stars to refrain from promoting Chinese products. The film association in its latest statement has urged celebs.....

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By Rashita Sahni | 24-Jun-2020

Kumkum Bhagya, Kundali Bhagya and other TV shows to resume shoot from June 26 as FWICE and CINTAA come to a mutual agreement

After three months of lockdown, the television industry is finally gearing up to resume shooting. With due permission from the Maharashtra Government with certain measures to stay safe, shows like Kumkum.....

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By Tanmayi Savadi | 22-Jun-2020

With no clarity on sanitation, insurance and payment schedule, shoots of nine TV shows including Kumkum Bhagya and Kundali Bhagya cancelled

After three months of lockdown, the television industry is finally gearing up to resume shooting. With due permission from the Maharashtra Government with certain measures to stay safe, shows like Kumkum.....

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By Tanmayi Savadi | 22-Jun-2020

With TV shoots resuming, FWICE and CINTAA issue changes in working system and payment conditions

Three months after a complete lockdown, the Maharashtra Government permitted shooting of television shows to resume. While the makers of the television shows have to take necessary precautions on the.....

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By Tanmayi Savadi | 17-Jun-2020

FWICE thanks Salman Khan for his contribution towards daily wage earners amid COVID-19 pandemic

In the past three months of the nationwide lockdown, Salman Khan left no stone unturned to extend his support to those in need. The actor, who is currently in Panvel.....

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By Tanmayi Savadi | 16-Jun-2020

FWICE issues a form to makers before resuming TV shows and film shoots on June 20

After nearly 70 days of wait, Bollywood and television industry is gearing up to resume shooting. Due to the three-month-long Coronavirus lockdown, shoots had stalled all across the nation. Now.....

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By Vandana Srivastawa | 03-Jun-2020

IMPPA writes to Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray requesting change in guidelines over resumption of shoots after lockdown

The Indian Motion Pictures Producers’ Association (IMPPA) has written a letter to Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray requesting a few alterations to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) issued to production.....

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