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India Gazette
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Gazette
IMPPA President Mr. Abhay Sinha Elected Vice President of FIAPF -- A Proud Moment for Indian Cinema and IMPPA
SMPL New Delhi [India], May 21: In a moment of immense pride for the Indian film industry, Mr. Abhay Sinha, President of the Indian Motion Picture Producers' Association (IMPPA), has been unanimously elected as the Vice President of FIAPF (International Federation of Film Producers Associations) and FIAPF Headquarters ASBL, the global apex body representing film producers from over 30 countries at the FIAPF Annual General Assembly held on 17th May 2025 in Cannes, France. Under Mr. Abhay Sinha's leadership, IMPPA, which has been in existence since 1937, has grown into a dynamic and internationally active organization, supporting Indian producers and filmmakers both at home and abroad. He has worked tirelessly to improve the status and recognition of Indian content creators. One of his key achievements includes leading IMPPA's participation at the Cannes Film Festival for the second year running in 2025. More than 40 Indian films and delegates took part, showcasing India's rich and diverse cinema on a global platform. He also contributed as a speaker on the panel discussion at the Bharat Pavilion, titled 'Changing Paradigm of Film Screening: Theatres to OTT, Digital Platforms and Beyond,' offering valuable insights into the future of film viewing and distribution. Beyond international engagements, Mr. Abhay Sinha has played a vital role in shaping better film policies across India, including improved subsidy systems in Maharashtra, Bihar, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and other states. He has also worked to make Film Certification easier and pushed for greater industry representation in national film bodies. He has addressed critical industry concerns, including Virtual Print Fees (VPF), exhibition challenges, and taxation reforms to ease financial burdens on Producers and Distributors. In addition, he has also actively raised concerns about the proposed 100% tariff by the United States on foreign entertainment content. Through his public statements and writings, he has highlighted the threat such tariffs pose to cultural exchange and the global reach of Indian cinema, urging for fair trade policies that protect the creative and economic interests of Indian filmmakers. As the founder of Yashi Films, Mr. Abhay Sinha has produced over 150 feature films in various languages and more than 5,000 TV episodes. He is the creator of the International Bhojpuri Film Awards (IBFA), the first and only global award platform for Bhojpuri cinema, which has been hosted in multiple countries and supported by Indian tourism bodies. These events have taken Indian regional cinema to international audiences and given Bhojpuri artists a global stage. Mr. Abhay Sinha's election as FIAPF Vice President is a defining moment for Indian cinema, marking a stronger voice for Indian producers on the global stage and opening new opportunities for collaboration and growth. (ADVERTORIAL DISCLAIMER: The above press release has been provided by SMPL. ANI will not be responsible in any way for the content of the same)
New Indian Express
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Bollywood rushes to register Operation Sindoor title following Indian Military strikes
Bollywood filmmakers and actors are rushing to register film titles inspired by the codename for India's recent military strikes in Pakistan, submitting over 30 applications within just two days. India conducted targeted strikes on terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir early on Wednesday under 'Operation Sindoor', two weeks after the massacre of 26 people mostly tourists in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. Since the strikes, the Indian Motion Picture Producers' Association (IMPPA), Indian Film and Television Producers Council (IFTPC), and Western India Film Producers' Association (WIFPA) have seen a surge in applications for film titles related to Operation Sindoor. The three bodies have collectively received over 30 title applications via email related to the military operation.
Indian Express
07-05-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
Film producers' body calls Trump's tariff move ‘short-sighted and self-defeating'
Even as more clarity is awaited regarding US President Donald Trump's move to impose a 100 per cent tariff on all foreign-made films releasing in America, the Indian Motion Picture Producers' Association (IMPPA) has condemned it. 'This move is not just short-sighted, it is self-defeating — akin to shooting oneself in the foot,' said Abhay Sinha, IMPPA president. The move by Trump, 'reportedly undertaken under the pretext of national security and to boost local film production', directly threatens the long-standing cultural and business ties between the Indian and American film industries, said Sinha. He also said that the association is in the process of writing to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking immediate diplomatic intervention to urge the US Government to reconsider and withdraw these unjust sanctions. In his social media post on Sunday, Trump instructed the Commerce Department and US Trade Representative to place a 100 percent tariff on films that are 'produced outside the United States and imported into America'. In recent years, Hollywood filmmakers have been preferring London, Toronto or Sydney for production work due to cheaper labour and tax rebates. This has reportedly led to substantial dip in productions in the US. Expressing his concern over the fact that the movie Industry in America is 'dying a very fast death', Trump wrote: 'Other countries are offering all sorts of incentives to draw our filmmakers and studios away from the United States. Therefore, I am authorising the Department of Commerce, and the United States Trade Representative, to immediately begin the process of instituting a 100% tariff on any and all movies coming into our country that are produced in foreign lands.' The announcement comes at a time, said Sinha, when the global film industry, including Indian cinema, continues to grapple with the aftereffects of the Covid-19 pandemic. Such a move, he feared, would not only deal a serious blow to Indian producers and distributors but would also disrupt the business of cinema chains in the US, many of which rely heavily on Indian films to attract diverse audiences and maintain profitability. Producer-director Anil Nagrath told The Indian Express that if the American government wanted to check the trend of movie production moving away from Los Angeles to reduce the budget, it should offer subsidies to filmmakers. 'Most of the big Indian movies release in the US as well as other global markets. Such a move could affect the box-office collections of these movies,' he said. Sinha believes that imposing such heavy tariffs risks 'triggering countermeasures', leading to a damaging cycle that will hurt businesses on both sides.
Time of India
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Pankaj Tripathi talks about whether Pakistani actors like Fawad Khan should be allowed in Indian cinema or not. Read to find out!
Fawad Khan had been long awaiting his return to the world of Bollywood , and just when he was about to return after 2016 with the film ' Abir Gulaal ', all hell broke loose. The recent Pahalgam attack in Kashmir that claimed the lives of 26 people has sparked major outrage across the nation. Authorities have taken heavy measures to ensure the safety of the country's citizens and the nation's security as well. The film may not be released in India as of right now Due to the recent attack, a major crackdown is being done on Pakistani media platforms. The government banned more than 18 Pakistani channels on a popular video streaming platform as well. Due to this, it was also indirectly confirmed that 'Abir Gulaal' may not be released on screen in India as of right now, as shared by a report from News18. Pankaj Tripathi on whether Pakistani actors should be allowed to work in Indian cinema or not In a recent interview from the same report, actor Pankaj Tripathi talked about Pahalgam and shared his opinion on the matter. He shared, I was sad and upset and angry. It saddens me. I feel angry about it. I also feel helpless sometimes.' When asked about whether there is any future for Pakistani actors in the country, he shared that he is not the best person to share anything about the matter. He stated that 'I think I am not the authority to decide anything. Authorities must decide; we have a board for it. They must make a decision.' The landscape of Indian cinema regarding Pakistani actors While generally the participation of Pakistani actors in Indian cinema was well received, with the likes of Fawad Khan, Mahira Khan, Ali Zafar , and Imran Abbas all releasing projects in India. In light of the recent event of the terror attack in Pahalgam as well as the Uri terror attack, there has been an indefinite ban on Pakistani actors. Organisations like the Indian Motion Picture Producers' Association (IMPPA) and the All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) had announced this ban earlier that year. A petition was filed to formalise the ban, and while it was rejected in 2023 by the Bombay High Court, an unofficial stoppage has always been in place. Fawad's previous projects in India Fawad Khan has been one of the most popular Pakistani actors in Indian cinema. Previously, Khan worked on three separate projects in India, all of which became popular wonders in the world of cinema. First, he worked in 'Khoobsurat' in 2014 alongside Sonam Kapoor. Next, he worked in 'Kapoor & Sons' alongside Alia Bhatt and Sidharth Malhotra and Ae Dil Hai Mushkil with Rabir Kapoor, Anushka Sharma, and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in 2016. His recent projects Recently, Tripathi has been chosen as the brand ambassador for the brand 'Euro Adhesives'. In relation to the new collaboration, he was asked why he chose to work with this brand, to which he gave an insightful answer. He shared that 'I am very selective with regard to brand associations because I have my own values. Therefore, when they approached me, I did my research and realised that they are very similar to me. They also started small and are big today. We met and joined hands. This will be a strong bond, like the one I have with my audience."
News18
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Should Fawad Khan, Other Pakistani Actors Be Allowed In Bollywood? Pankaj Tripathi Answers
Pankaj Tripathi further talked about the Pahalgam terror attack and called it 'sad' and 'upsetting'. Just when Fawad Khan was gearing up for his return to Bollywood with Abir Gulaal, a terror attack in Pahalgam angered India, resulting in a strict clampdown on Pakistani actors. While government sources have already confirmed that Abir Gulaal, also co-starring Vaani Kapoor, might not be allowed to release in India, Bollywood actors have also come out in support of their nation. Now, Pankaj Tripathi has also reacted to it. In a recent interview with News18 Showsha, Pankaj Tripathi was asked if Pakistani actors should be allowed to work in India. The Stree 2 actor, who was unaware of Fawad Khan's comeback movie, stated that he was nobody to decide and that the relevant authorities must make a decision on it. 'I think I am not the authority to decide anything. Authorities must decide, we have a board for it. They must make a decision," he said. Pankaj Tripathi further talked about the Pahalgam terror attack and added, 'I was sad and upset and angry. It saddens me. I feel angry about it. I also feel helpless sometimes." Meanwhile, Fawad Khan has appeared in three Bollywood films including Khoobsurat (2014), Kapoor & Sons (2016) and Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016), all of which garnered considerable attention owing to his popularity among Indian audiences. However, the landscape shifted dramatically following the 2016 Uri terror attack. In its aftermath, prominent industry bodies like the Indian Motion Picture Producers' Association (IMPPA) and the All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) announced a ban on Pakistani artists from participating in Indian cinema. Although the Bombay High Court dismissed a petition in 2023 that called for a formalised ban, industry sources maintain that an unofficial freeze on collaborations with Pakistani talent has persisted since 2016. Coming back to Pankaj Tripathi, he spoke to us as he was announced the brand ambassador for Euro Adhesives. Talking about his association with the brand, the actor said, 'I am very selective with regard to brand associations because I have my own values. Therefore, when they approached me, I did my research and realised that they are very similar to me. They also started small and are big today. We met and joined hands. This will be a strong bond, like the one I have with my audience." First Published:
