Mumbai: After a recent video of ‘Josh’ actor Sharad Kapoor moved everyone, AICWA has made a heartfelt appeal to Hindi film industry and Indian cinema to give him the work he deserves.
Suresh Shyamla Gupta (President of All Indian Cine Workers Association) shared a video urging the big filmmakers and celebrities to give Sharad work and support.
Shedding light on the unpredictable nature of the business, he added in the clip, “He is only 50 years old. Today he needs us. And a black truth is that you will get one job in the industry today and another job after 10 days or after 1 year or after 2 years or not. This is the biggest black truth. There is no guarantee of work, nor is there a guarantee of life for the safety of the industry. That’s why everyone should support Sharad Kapoor. Because today he really needs us, and you must have seen this situation in the industry many times.”
Give Sharad Kapoor the work he deserves: AICWA appeals to Bollywood and Indian cinema
A video of actor Sharad Kapoor has come to light that has moved everyone in our fraternity. In it, he is handing his beloved dogs over to an NGO for care because his health is not keeping well. He has asked the film industry for just one thing: work.
He is only 50. There was a time when he ruled the screen and entertained audiences across the country. Today, a gifted actor is not asking for fame, awards or recognition. He is asking for work, with the dignity and self-respect of an artist.
This should worry all of us. It is not one man’s story. It is a reminder of how quickly an industry can forget the people who gave it their best years.
AICWA speaks for Bollywood and Indian cinema as a whole, and we make this appeal to every filmmaker, producer, director, casting director, celebrity, OTT platform and television channel: please give Sharad Kapoor work. Whether it is a role, a project or a platform, offer him a chance to do what he does best. He is a member of our film family, and a family does not turn away when one of its own is in need.
We also urge everyone in the industry to make sure no artist who has served cinema is left alone when times are hard.
Sharad Kapoor ji, you are not alone. The entire industry stands with you, and AICWA will do everything it can to help you find work and the respect you deserve.
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“Many times, actors and workers are coming forward because the industry is in a very bad situation. There is very little work, and their future is also in great danger because how long will they get work? At what age will they get work? There is always a big question. That’s why we should help Sharad Kapoor. This is what is going on in our industry today. So today we have to stand with him,” Suresh went on to add.
Recently, a video of Sharad handing over his beloved dogs to an NGO for care because his health is not keeping well surfaced on social media.
After the video went viral, actor Jaya Bhattacharya visited Sharad, and she also shared a video on her Instagram in which he appealed to CINTAA for some good work.
“I want to appeal to CINTAA that I am looking for good work. And I need your support, and I know you have always supported people around you. A little bit of moral support is also enough for me. I am a great actor and you know that. Money is not the issue. The only issue is I am just looking forward to start work again,” Sharad said in the video.
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