Film Body AICWA Calls For 'Complete Ban On Shoot In Turkey' Over India-Pakistan Strain
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Film bodies AICWA and FWICE have announced a complete boycott of Turkey for film shoots and cultural collaborations due to Turkey's support for Pakistan.
Notable film body, All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA), representing Indian film industry's workers, technicians, artists, and professionals, has officially announced a complete boycott of Turkey for all film shoots and cultural collaborations. The decision was made following Turkey's continued support for Pakistan during tensions with India.
AICWA has now decided on a 'complete ban on shooting in Turkey". No Bollywood or Indian films will be shot in Turkey, effective immediately. Alongside, no Indian producers, production houses, directors, or financiers will be allowed to take any film, television, or digital content projects to the Middle Eastern country.
On May 14, another film body, Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE), issued a statement annoucing boycott of Turkey amid the ongoing tensions. The statement started off with, 'The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE), the apex body representing 36 crafts of workers, technicians, and artists in the Indian media and entertainment industry, strongly urges all Indian film producers to reconsider choosing Turkey as a shooting destination in light of its growing support towards Pakistan on matters that deeply concern India's national interests."
It went on to add, 'FWICE has always stood firm in its belief that 'Nation Comes First." In view of recent developments and Turkey's consistent positioning in support of Pakistan, which has raised concerns regarding national integrity and security, we believe it is not in the best interests of the Indian film industry to invest or collaborate in any form that could indirectly support or benefit such a nation."
They have requested all producers, actors, directors, and crew members to stand together and avoid filming in Turkey until the country changes its diplomatic approach and shows respect for India. 'We therefore appeal to all production houses, line producers, actors, directors, and crew members across the Indian film fraternity to stand in solidarity with the nation and boycott Turkey as a location for film shoots until such time that the country revisits its diplomatic stance and aligns with principles of mutual respect and non-interference," the statement further read.
Turkey's support for Pakistan during recent the India-Pakistan tensions has strained its diplomatic ties with India. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's expression of solidarity with Pakistan drew strong reactions from Indians, calling for boycott calls.
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May 15, 2025, 16:43 IST
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