Rahool Mukherjee Technicians' Federation Addresses Director and Shooting Controversy in Tollywood: Full Statement Inside.
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The controversy surrounding Bengali director Rahool Mukherjee erupted when no technicians appeared on the first day of shooting for his new film, despite the Federation of Cine Technicians and Workers of Eastern India (FCTWEI) allowing him to work as a creative producer. Mukherjee had been debarred from directing for three months due to a prior violation where he shot in Bangladesh without notifying the Federation. This led to a significant standoff, with technicians boycotting his project, even though major industry figures like Prosenjit Chatterjee and Raj Chakraborty showed up in support.
The Federation's decision sparked backlash, with industry veterans like Kaushik Ganguly and Parambrata Chatterjee condemning the move as an affront to directors. The Directors' Guild expressed concern over the disruption and potential financial losses, urging for dialogue to resolve the issue peacefully.