Farhan hopes FWICE strike issue is resolved soon

Farhan hopes FWICE strike issue is resolved soon
Monday, October 05, 2015 13:07 IST
Actor-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar hopes the issues raised by the members of Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) are resolved in time so that they don't have to go on a strike on Saturday. He believes "strike affects everyone" and it's better to talk and come out with a conclusion.

The members of the FWICE have demanded a hike in their daily wages and improved working conditions, and have announced their decision to go on strike from October 3.

"Strike affects everyone - those who are participating in it and also those who are not participating like directors, producers and others. Even my upcoming projects will get affected from it," Farhan, who co-owns production banner Excel Entertainment, said here on Wednesday.

"I was not in India. So I've not enquired about it. Hopefully, we will resolve it and come out with a conclusion soon," he added.

In May, FWICE had threatened to go on a strike if the producers' bodies failed to renew the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that had expired in February. But they called off the plans following a meeting with producers.


Now since talks with TV and film producers' organisations have reportedly failed to be fruitful, the FWICE has decided to go on strike from October 3.

As per a statement by Western India Cinematographers Association (WICA), the FWICE has issued an ultimatum to the producers that if they do not sign the long-pending MoU by October 2; all 22 affiliates including WICA will go on indefinite strike starting from October 3.
Ramayana: Part 1 Wraps Up Filming - Ranbir Kapoor Calls It His Most Important Role!

The much-awaited mythological epic Ramayana: Part 1, helmed by acclaimed director Nitesh Tiwari, has

Tuesday, July 01, 2025
Sara Ali Khan and Aditya Roy Kapur Take Mumbai Metro Ride to Promote Metro In Dino!

In a refreshing break from the usual film promotion routine, Bollywood actors Sara Ali Khan and Aditya Roy

Tuesday, July 01, 2025
Vaani Kapoor's Thrilling OTT Debut 'Mandala Murders' to Premiere on Netflix!

Netflix and Yash Raj Films (YRF) are set to release their highly anticipated crime thriller series, Mandala

Tuesday, July 01, 2025
'Four More Shots Please!' Season 4: Prime Video Confirms Final Season of the Hit Series!

Prime Video has officially announced the fourth and final season of its popular series Four More Shots

Tuesday, July 01, 2025
Tanvi The Great Trailer Receives Rave Reviews from Shah Rukh Khan and Anil Kapoor Ahead of Its Release!

The trailer for Tanvi The Great, the much-anticipated directorial project from veteran actor Anupam Kher, has

Tuesday, July 01, 2025