Details: CINTAA Annual General Meeting 2016

The Cine and TV Artists Association (CINTAA) organised its annual general meeting on 1 May. Om Puri, President of the Body presided over the meeting and spoke at length about the past year and the plans for the future. He also announced that he will donate 1% of his annual income to CINTAA. The meeting was attended by 750 members of the organisation. Sushant Singh, General Secretary, shared his official statement that read: "Our president Mr Om Puri announced that he will donate 1% of his annual income to CINTAA, I have decided to follow suit and hope many more will follow. We need to reach out to the Central Government to regulate the TV industry and I have pledged to get us an appointment with the I & B Minister this year. The exploitation of Artistes is a serious issue, 14 to 18 hours of shoot and payment after 90 days of telecast is unjust and inhuman. This coming year we are going to organise numerous events for our members in order to bring a feeling of solidarity and to make CINTAA membership a life enriching experience. Very soon we will host a gala event for our senior members, and felicitate them with lifetime achievement award. There are so many artistes like Mr Birbal and Mr Manmauji who have contributed immensely to the industry but have never been properly recognised by our popular awards. About time we thanked these pioneers and assure them that their Association hasn't forgotten them. In our second year we wish to turn CINTAA into a celebration by conducting regular activities for our members, interactive sessions, workshops, counselling sessions, financial advice etc.?" He also mentioned that most of the resolutions were passed unanimously or with a thumping majority. Sushant also stated that it was one of the most successful Annual General Meetings of CINTAA ever held. Amit Behl, Chairman, Dispute Committee shared, "We have all decided to follow suit and contribute part of our income for CINTAA. The team has been working really hard to maintain peace and justice among artists. And we hope we continue with the job successfully." Stay hooked to Tellychakkar.com for more news and updates from the world of TV and Bollywood.