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Business Standard
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Standard
Artist body urges Netflix, JioCinema, Prime Video to boycott Turkish shows
The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has called on Indian streaming platforms, including Netflix, Prime Video, and JioCinema, to stop streaming Turkish shows, citing Turkiye's continued support to Pakistan on issues critical to India's national interest. In a statement issued on Thursday, the industry body representing workers, technicians, and artists from 36 crafts of the Indian entertainment industry said, 'We are writing to express our serious concern and strong objection regarding the continued streaming and promotion of Turkish shows on various OTT platforms operating in India.' Popular Turkish series such as Binbir Gece, As the Crow Flies, Another Self, Terzi, and Ethos have gained popularity in India, especially since the early 2000s. Now, citizens are calling for boycotts against Turkiye and Azerbaijan following the military strikes between India and Pakistan. FWICE said Turkiye's diplomatic and political alignment with Pakistan, particularly on sensitive matters like Kashmir, directly challenges India's sovereignty. 'As is well known, Turkiye has consistently extended diplomatic and political support to Pakistan on matters that are detrimental to India's sovereignty and national interest,' the statement noted. The union also urged the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to step in and take action against Turkish content being streamed in India. 'Such a step will not only send a strong message globally but also encourage the promotion of Indian content and support the large workforce of our domestic entertainment industry,' it added. A day earlier, the FWICE also issued a separate appeal to Indian film producers, urging them to refrain from choosing Turkiye as a shooting location. 'In view of recent developments and Turkey's consistent positioning in support of Pakistan… 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,' the body said. Why is India boycotting Turkiye? The push to boycott Turkish content and collaboration comes in the wake of Turkiye's criticism of India's retaliatory strike on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir following the Pahalgam terror attack, in which 26 civilians were killed. Reports also surfaced of Islamabad deploying Turkish drones during the conflict.
NDTV
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Cine Employees' Body Calls For Banning Turkish Shows On Netflix, Prime Video
Mumbai: The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has urged streaming platforms, including Netflix, Prime Video and JioHotstar, to boycott Turkish shows following the country's support to Pakistan amid heightened tensions with India. In a statement, released on Thursday, the organisation said they stand 'firmly for the interest of the nation and industry'. 'We are writing to express our serious concern and strong objection regarding the continued streaming and promotion of Turkish shows on various Over-The-Top (OTT) platforms operating in India. "As is well known, Turkey has consistently extended diplomatic and political support to Pakistan on matters that are detrimental to India's sovereignty and national interest, including on sensitive issues such as Kashmir," the FWICE said. The union body, which represents workers, technicians, and artists from 36 different crafts working in the Indian media and entertainment industry, further said it is not in India's best interest to allow the content of a nation that does not support its territorial integrity to be consumed widely by Indian audiences. The FWICE urged the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting to consider taking necessary action to boycott or restrict the streaming of Turkish television shows and films on Indian OTT platforms. 'Such a step will not only send a strong message globally but also encourage the promotion of Indian content and support the large workforce of our domestic entertainment industry. We hope the Ministry will take cognizance of this matter with the seriousness it deserves and initiate appropriate steps in the national interest,' it said. Turkish dramas such as Binbir Gece, As the Crow Flies, Another Self, Yabani, Terzi, Ethos, and Creature gained popularity in India in early 2000s. The development comes after Turkiye criticised India's strike on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir in retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack. Islamabad had also used Turkish drones in the conflict. Following its support to Pakistan, calls for boycotting Turkish goods and tourism have surfaced across India, with online travel platforms like EaseMyTrip and Ixigo issuing advisories against visiting the country.
