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AICWA Urges PM Modi to Address Bollywood Security Concerns After Amitabh Incident
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 02:38 AM
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The Association of Indian Cinema Workers Association (AICWA) has formally requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene in rising security concerns within Bollywood following an incident involving actor Amitabh Bachchan.
The Association of Indian Cinema Workers Association (AICWA) has approached the Prime Minister’s office to seek urgent action on security matters affecting the film industry. The request follows a recent incident involving veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan that has raised alarms about safety protocols on sets and during public appearances.
AICWA, which represents thousands of crew members and technicians across Bollywood, has highlighted the need for stricter security measures, better coordination with local police, and clearer guidelines for protecting workers on location.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s office has acknowledged receipt of the letter and is reportedly reviewing the concerns. No official response has been released yet, but industry insiders expect a meeting between AICWA leaders and government officials in the coming days.
The union’s appeal underscores the growing focus on occupational safety in India’s entertainment sector, where incidents on set have prompted calls for comprehensive reforms.
Industry stakeholders are watching closely as the government weighs potential policy changes to enhance safety standards for cinema workers nationwide.
AICWA, which represents thousands of crew members and technicians across Bollywood, has highlighted the need for stricter security measures, better coordination with local police, and clearer guidelines for protecting workers on location.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s office has acknowledged receipt of the letter and is reportedly reviewing the concerns. No official response has been released yet, but industry insiders expect a meeting between AICWA leaders and government officials in the coming days.
The union’s appeal underscores the growing focus on occupational safety in India’s entertainment sector, where incidents on set have prompted calls for comprehensive reforms.
Industry stakeholders are watching closely as the government weighs potential policy changes to enhance safety standards for cinema workers nationwide.