Bengali Film Shoots Stalled Amidst Federation Disputes

In Bengal, some filmmakers are having trouble making movies.

This is because of a labor union, the Federation of Cine Technicians and Workers of Eastern India, which is allegedly controlled by a political party.

Filmmakers like Kingshuk De have reported that technicians aren't showing up for work, which has stopped filming.

This has happened before, with other directors facing similar issues.

The filmmakers are also in a dispute with the federation, which they say interferes with their work, such as deciding who can be hired.

Some filmmakers have gone to court, but the problems persist.

The number of films made in Bengal has dropped significantly in recent years, which filmmakers partly attribute to this ongoing conflict.