Major Film Union in India Calls for Boycott of Superstar Ranveer Singh – রানবীর সিংহের বायकট আহ্বান
Major Film Union in India Calls for Boycott of Superstar Ranveer Singh – রানবীর সিংহের বायकট আহ্বান
Published: May 28, 2026
In a surprising turn of events that has rippled through Bollywood and beyond, the All India Film Employees Association (AIFEA), one of the country’s largest film‑worker unions, issued a directive on May 26 asking its members to refrain from working with superstar Ranveer Singh. The union cited “repeated violations of labour norms and alleged mistreatment of crew members” on several of Singh’s recent productions. The announcement, released via a press statement and circulated on union WhatsApp groups, has left fans, industry insiders, and the actor himself scrambling for clarification.
যে খবরটি প্রথমে BBC News দ্বারাপ্রকাশিত হয়েছিল, তা দ্রুত সোশ্যাল মিডিয়া में ভাইরাল হয়ে গেছে। ফ্যানদের মধ্যে শোক ও অবিশ্বাসের মিশ্রণ দেখা দিয়েছে, যেখানে কিছু সমর্থক ইউনিয়নের আপাদানকে “অন্যায্য” বলে označিত করেছেন, অন্যদের মনে হচ্ছে unions er shongjog shromik kalyaner dhoroner ek dhora.
The union’s letter, signed by its general secretary Santosh Mehta, points to three specific incidents: the alleged non‑payment of overtime on the set of “Maharaja” (2025), unsafe stunt conditions during filming of “Jai Hind” (2024), and a reported verbal altercation with a junior assistant director on the sets of “Band Baaja Baaraat 2” (2023). According to Mehta, “We have repeatedly tried to engage with Mr. Singh’s production house through formal channels, but our grievances have been ignored. This boycott is a last resort to protect the dignity and safety of our members.”
ব্যangsো বдийটের দাবি ঠিক কতটা ভিত্তিক, তা এখনো পরীক্ষামূলক। Nonetheless, the move has ignited a debate about power dynamics in Bollywood, where star power often overshadows the contributions of thousands of behind‑the‑scenes workers.
Trailer of Ranveer Singh’s forthcoming film Maharaja, expected to release late 2026.
Fan reactions have been swift and polarised. On Twitter, the hashtag #StandWithRanveer trended for several hours, with supporters posting clips of the actor’s charitable work and praising his energy on screen. Conversely, a segment of the online community echoed the union’s concerns, sharing anecdotes from former crew members who alleged harsh working conditions.
একজন দীর্ঘकालীন ফ্যান, Priya Sharma (28, Delhi), বলেন, “আমি রানবীরের কাজ ভালোবাসি, কিন্তু যদি সে শ्रमিকদের অধিকার না মেনে চলত, তাহলে আমি তার সমর্থন করতে পারব না।” অন্যদের মনে হচ্ছে union er krama “শক্তির प्रदর্শন” এবং “ব্যangsোকে দুর্বল করা” এর চেষ্টা, যা film industry er shromik kalyaner samiksha korar dorkar underscores.
Industry analysts warn that a prolonged boycott could delay several high‑budget projects slated for release in 2026‑2027, potentially affecting box‑office revenues and employment for thousands of technicians. Producer Karan Johar commented in an interview with Bollywood Hungama, “We respect the union’s right to voice concerns, but we hope a dialogue can be reached soon to avoid disrupting the creative process.”
As of this writing, neither Ranveer Singh nor his representatives have issued an official response to the union’s notice. The actor’s publicist told Jacche.com that they are “reviewing the statement and will respond in due course.” Meanwhile, AIFEA has said it remains open to negotiations and urged the actor’s team to “engage in good‑faith talks to resolve these matters amicably.”
এই পরিস্থিতিটি Bollywood er shromik o nibandhak er shongshoter ek uttoron pratibimber rupay dekhte pare: star power er uppor shromik kalyan er prothomota thakte hobe. The coming days will reveal whether this dispute leads to meaningful reform or merely adds another chapter to Bollywood’s long‑standing labour challenges.