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Now producers go on strike
The television industry remains at a standstill for the second day today as the issues over the workers' strike have given rise to producers revolting against their demands. The demands raised by the union have made the infuriated producers go on strike and they claim that they will remain on strike until they reach a compromise.
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Mukesh Bhatt, the chairman appointed by the Film Producers Guild, Indian Motion Picture Producers Association (IMPPA) and Association of Motion Picture & TV Programme Producers says, "We can come to a settlement if they are ready to sit with us. We have agreed to their demands but now they are asking for even more. A producer will bankrupt if he pays so much to them. There are many other expenses that producers have to cover as well."
Siddharth, producer of Dil Mil Gaye says, "We will have a meeting today and speak about it. The decision will be taken keeping into consideration that it has to be economical for the producers, the workers and the channel as well."
Ratna Sinha, who produces Babul Ka Aangan, also feels it is essential for everyone to talk it through and then decide. "The channel's budget holds equal importance. I hope that all of us soon find a solution that suits everyone's needs," he says.
On the other hand, Romit Raj of Maayka and Ghar Ki Laxmi Betiyaan, feels that the workers who are demanding a hike in their salaries should be paid more. But he also stresses that the channel too has to work within a particular budget. He says, "Some guidelines need to be made in the industry, keeping everything into consideration."
When asked about the losses faced and how long he expected the strike to last, Siddharth said, "It's indefinite. I have no idea how long this will take. Every producer has faced losses. There is always a bank of episodes that we have to maintain but now that has been severely affected due to the strike."
Among the stars, Itishree Singh, from Babul Ka Aangan, supports the workers saying, "They work much harder than we do. Their needs should be fulfilled."
Bidaai star Parul Chauhan, however, is neutral on the topic. "All I know is that there is an issue between the workers and the producers regarding wages. Whoever is right should get what they want," she says. According to Parul, they will resume shooting on Saturday.
Shyam Bhattacharya, the producer of Dulhan, refused to comment on the issue.
The television industry remains at a standstill for the second day today as the issues over the workers' strike have given rise to producers revolting against their demands. The demands raised by the union have made the infuriated producers go on strike and they claim that they will remain on strike until they reach a compromise.
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Mukesh Bhatt, the chairman appointed by the Film Producers Guild, Indian Motion Picture Producers Association (IMPPA) and Association of Motion Picture & TV Programme Producers says, "We can come to a settlement if they are ready to sit with us. We have agreed to their demands but now they are asking for even more. A producer will bankrupt if he pays so much to them. There are many other expenses that producers have to cover as well."
Siddharth, producer of Dil Mil Gaye says, "We will have a meeting today and speak about it. The decision will be taken keeping into consideration that it has to be economical for the producers, the workers and the channel as well."
Ratna Sinha, who produces Babul Ka Aangan, also feels it is essential for everyone to talk it through and then decide. "The channel's budget holds equal importance. I hope that all of us soon find a solution that suits everyone's needs," he says.
On the other hand, Romit Raj of Maayka and Ghar Ki Laxmi Betiyaan, feels that the workers who are demanding a hike in their salaries should be paid more. But he also stresses that the channel too has to work within a particular budget. He says, "Some guidelines need to be made in the industry, keeping everything into consideration."
When asked about the losses faced and how long he expected the strike to last, Siddharth said, "It's indefinite. I have no idea how long this will take. Every producer has faced losses. There is always a bank of episodes that we have to maintain but now that has been severely affected due to the strike."
Among the stars, Itishree Singh, from Babul Ka Aangan, supports the workers saying, "They work much harder than we do. Their needs should be fulfilled."
Bidaai star Parul Chauhan, however, is neutral on the topic. "All I know is that there is an issue between the workers and the producers regarding wages. Whoever is right should get what they want," she says. According to Parul, they will resume shooting on Saturday.
Shyam Bhattacharya, the producer of Dulhan, refused to comment on the issue.
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