Why is Anirban Bhattacharya banned from working in Tollywood?

Anirban Bhattacharya has been under an unofficial work ban by the Federation of Cine Technicians & Workers of Eastern India for six months.

What did Dev say about the ban on Anirban Bhattacharya?

Dev publicly appealed to the Federation and Bengal CM to lift the ban, emphasizing Bhattacharya's talent and need to work.

Has the High Court ruled on film industry work bans?

Yes, the Calcutta High Court ruled in September 2025 that no one has the right to stop an artiste from working.

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Dev Intervenes: Actor Anirban Bhattacharya's Work Ban Under Fire

18 Jan

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Summary

Actor Dev publicly appealed to lift Anirban Bhattacharya's six-month work ban.
High Court ruled against work bans, stating no one can stop an artiste's livelihood.
Riddhi Sen faces similar issues for expressing opinions online.

Dev Intervenes: Actor Anirban Bhattacharya's Work Ban Under Fire

Actor and MP Dev made a public plea to lift the unofficial work ban imposed on his co-star Anirban Bhattacharya. Dev urged the Federation of Cine Technicians & Workers of Eastern India and the Bengal Chief Minister to allow Bhattacharya, a talented actor, to continue working, highlighting his six-month exclusion from the industry.

The situation reflects a growing conflict within the Bengali film industry, initiated in 2024 when the Federation banned director Rahool Mukherjee. This led to prominent filmmakers and actors, including Bhattacharya, challenging the Federation's interference in production decisions and crew choices by approaching the Calcutta High Court in early 2025.

In September 2025, the High Court ruled that preventing an artiste from working is illegal, advising legal recourse for further violations. Despite this, Riddhi Sen recently faced shooting delays due to technician unwillingness to work with him, stemming from a social media post. Sen asserted his right to free expression.