Things just don’t seem to simmer around the entire India-Maldives controversy. Ever since Maldivian ministers made derogatory remarks on PM Modi’s Lakshadweep experience on the internet, there has been quite an uproar in the nation. Now, the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has issued a statement requesting film producers to avoid shooting in the Maldives and instead look for locations in India for further shooting.
Call Off Shoots In Maldives, Choose Indian Locations Instead: FWICE
In an open letter addressed to all the producers in the film industry, FWICE has called for a boycott of film shoots in Maldives. This move comes amidst the growing tension between India and Maldives. Reacting to the derogatory comments on PM Modi’s Lakshadweep post by Maldivian ministers, FWICE has appealed to its members to join the ban. They have also advised the producers to look for similar locations within the country instead.
@fwicemum appeals to all the #Producers to call out their #Shooting Bookings in #Maldives, Instead choose alternate similar Locations in #India.#AtmanirbharBharat #ExploreIndianIslands #IncredibleIndia #BoycottMaldives pic.twitter.com/h9mRVAKHNj
— Federation of Western India Cine Employees (@fwicemum) January 11, 2024
FWICE represents artists, technicians, and workers of the entertainment industry. It is one of the oldest and largest bodies in the industry and this statement comes as a strong urge towards the producers in the film fraternity.
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Film Fraternity’s Reaction So Far On The Maldives Controversy
Came across comments from prominent public figures from Maldives passing hateful and racist comments on Indians. Surprised that they are doing this to a country that sends them the maximum number of tourists.
We are good to our neighbors but
why should we tolerate such… pic.twitter.com/DXRqkQFguN— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) January 7, 2024
The Hindi film fraternity has been at the forefront of supporting India amid this entire controversy with its neighbouring country. While celebs like Akshay Kumar and Kangana Ranaut have spoken freely on the entire row, others have opted for a softer approach by simply commending the beauty of Lakshadweep.
Smell?? Permanent smell?? What!!! Suffering from massive Muslim phobia, even though belonging to the same community. Lakshadweep consists of 98 percent of Muslim population, this prominent public figure from Maldives calling them smelly and lowly is rather racist and uninformed.… pic.twitter.com/hLbQvD5RYD
— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) January 7, 2024
From Shraddha Kapoor and John Abraham to Varun Dhawan and Salman Khan, Bollywood has showered love for Lakshadweep ever since the row stirred.
It is so cool to see our Hon PM Narendrabhai Modi at the beautiful clean n stunning beaches of Lakshadweep, and the best part is that yeh hamare India mein hain.
— Salman Khan (@BeingSalmanKhan) January 7, 2024
With the amazing Indian hospitality, the idea of “Atithi Devo Bhava” and a vast marine life to explore. Lakshwadeep is the place to go.#exploreindianislands pic.twitter.com/CA1d9r0QZ5
— John Abraham (@TheJohnAbraham) January 7, 2024
Seeing our honourable prime minister @narendramodi sir at the beaches in Lakshadweep makes me realise Iv been missing out on our pristine beaches and water
Can’t wait to book my next holiday #ExploreIndianIslands pic.twitter.com/DRXP7ZLMBd— VarunDhawan (@Varun_dvn) January 7, 2024
All these images and memes making me super FOMO now 😍
Lakshadweep has such pristine beaches and coastlines, thriving local culture, I’m on the verge of booking an impulse chhutti ❤️
This year, why not #ExploreIndianIslands pic.twitter.com/fTWmZTycpO— Shraddha (@ShraddhaKapoor) January 7, 2024
So, what is your take on the entire controversy? And which Indian island or beach do you believe the film fraternity can turn to for their next beach shoots?
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