Bollywood's Bhaijaan Salman Khan has pledged to offer monetary help to 25,000 daily wage earners of the film industry, as announced by the Federation of Western Indian Cine Employees (FWICE). FWICE president BN Tiwari said that the actor will pay Rs 1,500 to every worker on a monthly basis. He said, “We got a confirmation from Salman Khan that he will help 25,000 workers with Rs 1,500 each monthly. We will soon finalise and send the list of the workers to those who are in dire need.”
The Maharashtra government has suspended shoot of all films and shows in the state as a measure to contain the spread of the coronavirus. FWICE has a total of 250,000 workers including, junior artists, make-up artistes, stuntmen, spotboys and technicians. Salman has been helping workers since last year. Most recently, his banner Salman Khan Films announced that the revenue earned from his upcoming film 'Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai' will be utilised to support Covid-19 relief work across the country.
Last year, Netflix had announced that it will contribute £750,000 to Producers Guild of India (PGI) Relief Fund to help daily wage earners. Tiwari revealed that both the organisations will transfer £350,000 from the sum to 7,000 daily wage workers. Tiwari said. “We are informed that Netflix and Producers Guild of India will help 7,000 cine workers with Rs 5,000 each.”
Bollywood's Bhaijaan Salman Khan has pledged to offer monetary help to 25,000 daily wage earners of the film industry, as announced by the Federation of Western Indian Cine Employees (FWICE). FWICE president BN Tiwari said that the actor will pay Rs 1,500 to every worker on a monthly basis. He said, “We got a confirmation from Salman Khan that he will help 25,000 workers with Rs 1,500 each monthly. We will soon finalise and send the list of the workers to those who are in dire need.”
The Maharashtra government has suspended shoot of all films and shows in the state as a measure to contain the spread of the coronavirus. FWICE has a total of 250,000 workers including, junior artists, make-up artistes, stuntmen, spotboys and technicians. Salman has been helping workers since last year. Most recently, his banner Salman Khan Films announced that the revenue earned from his upcoming film 'Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai' will be utilised to support Covid-19 relief work across the country.
Last year, Netflix had announced that it will contribute £750,000 to Producers Guild of India (PGI) Relief Fund to help daily wage earners. Tiwari revealed that both the organisations will transfer £350,000 from the sum to 7,000 daily wage workers. Tiwari said. “We are informed that Netflix and Producers Guild of India will help 7,000 cine workers with Rs 5,000 each.”
