CINTAA/
GEN/ /2014
Mr.
Yousuf Saeed,
Mumbai.
Dear Sir,
We would like to emphasize the fact the CINTAA is a Trade
Union Registered under Trade Union Act 1926 and functioning as such since 1958
and is committed to act in the best interest of its Members and same is being
implemented by it. CINTAA believes that an art can not be restrictive in
nature, however at the same time, CINTAA as a responsible registered body has
to ensure that Indian laws as applicable must be strictly adhered to. Since it is
clear that any overseas artistes including artistes coming from Pakistan to act
in Indian Film & TV Industry
mandatorily requires E-Visa and anyone found acting contrary to the said
requirement is liable to be appropriately dealt with including being restrained
/ prevented taking up acting assignment in India.
Apart from this it is also required that Income derived
from acting assignments in India is liable to payment of Income Tax as
applicable and failure to do so invites severe consequences.
Even after obtaining
E-Visa, such overseas artistes have to get themselves registered with
the concerned Association (which is required norm & practice as per Memorandum
of Understanding signed by the Producer
bodies with Federation of Western India Cine Employees representing 22 crafts
associated with Film & TV Serial Production).
One of the prime example of an Artiste from Pakistan namely
Mr. Ali Zafar has been working in Indian Film & TV Industry after having
obtained e-visa and getting himself registered as member of CINTAA. Ms Katrina
Kaif an artiste from U.K. is another example . This fact expressly shows that
CINTAA is not against any overseas artiste taking acting assignment in India
including Pakistan.
We reiterate & like to clarify the
misunderstanding/confusion sought to be created while
understanding/interpreting the views expressed by it pertaining to foreign artistes,
especially from Pakistan.
CINTAA at no point of
time has been against participation of foreign artistes including Pakistan. However,
it is emphasised that all such artistes must adhere to laws of the country
especially the requirement of E-visa for working in Indian Film & T.V
Industry. Act of foreign artistes including artistes from Pakistan who are not
holding E-visa becomes not only totally illegal & unauthorised but at the
same time also jeopardises Indian artistes rights & entitlement to work in
Film & T.V Industry.
CINTAA though does not
subscribe to the view that foreign artistes should not be allowed to work in
Indian Film & T.V Industry but the same time being a responsible
association would like to ensure that no artistes including from Pakistan are
allowed to work in Indian Film & T.V Industry without they complying with
Govt of India rules & regulations pertaining to taking up employment. There
is no jingoistic attitude adopted by CINTAA nor its action could be said to be
result of ongoing border disputes between India & Pakistan.
With Regards,
For & on behalf of
CINTAA Executive Committee.
(Gajendra Chauhan)
President.
Regards,
Cine &TV Artistes’ Association (CINTAA)
221,Kartik Complex, 2nd Flr.,
Opp.Laxmi Ind. Estate, New Link Rd.,
Andheri (W), Mumbai- 400 053.
Tel. # 26730511/13
cintaamumbai@gmail.com
