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Tollywood Guilds Elect Leaders Amidst Democratic Hopes
31 Oct
Summary
- Bengali film industry guilds held elections for key leadership positions.
- Elections covered 16 guilds across four studios on Saturday.
- Actors like Rudranil Ghosh and Mithun Chakraborty expressed optimism about democratic participation.
Elections for numerous guilds representing various sectors of the Bengali film industry were held on Saturday across four studios. The contests included elections for the make-up artist guild, costume guild, craft work guild, writers' guild, and assistant director guild. These elections are part of a larger process covering 16 guilds in total.
Further elections for the remaining 11 guilds, including sound, electrician, cinematographer, and junior artistes, are scheduled for Sunday. The election for the president of the Federation of Cine Technicians and Workers of Eastern India is a significant event within this electoral exercise.
Notable figures like BJP MLA Rudranil Ghosh commented on the improved situation in Tollywood, emphasizing the opportunity for industry members to exercise democratic rights. Veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty, an advisor to the Kolkata International Film Festival, voiced his support, hoping the electoral process would reinforce democratic traditions within the Bengali film community.
