Film body strongly opposes BMC's proposed 570% entertainment tax hike

BMC's proposed 570% entertainment tax hike triggered opposition from the All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA). The film body wrote to Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, urging dismissal of the proposal. "Higher taxation can increase ticket prices, reduce audience footfall, and…employment opportunities for workers, technicians, and junior artists," AICWA President Suresh Shyamlal Gupta said.