Cine and TV Artistes' Association | |
सिने तथा टीवी कलाकार संघ | |
 CINTAA logo as in 2026 | |
| Abbreviation | CINTAA |
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| Formation | 1958 |
| Founded at | Mumbai, India |
| Type | Trade union |
| Legal status | Active |
| Headquarters | Andheri, Mumbai |
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Area served | India |
| Fields | Indian film and television industry |
Membership (2020) | 9,000+ |
| Affiliations | Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) |
| Website | cintaa |
Formerly called |
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Cine & TV Artistes’ Association, commonly known as CINTAA, is a trade union based in Mumbai, India. It was founded in 1958 as the Cine Artistes’ Association and later in 1997, the name was changed to Cine & TV Artistes’ Association after the advent of television and private channels.[2]
History[edit | edit source]
The movement to form the association started in 1939, and the Film Artists' Association of India was formed the same year, which later led to the establishment of the Cine & TV Artists' Association. The first president of the association was Sohrab Modi. It is governed by an executive committee. The association is an autonomous body registered under the Indian Trade Union Act.[3]
Film Artists' Guild formation[edit | edit source]
In 1954, the name of the association was changed to Film Artists' Guild. A meeting was held at Indian film actor and director Manmohan Krishna's residence in February 1958, which was attended by various artists, and the Character Artists' Association was formed. It was registered under the Registrar of Trade Union and was affiliated with the Federation of Western India Cine Employees. In the first year of its formation, nearly 95 members were enrolled, and H.A. Murad was the first president.
Controversies[edit | edit source]
2026 Leadership Dispute and Resignations[edit | edit source]
In August 2026, CINTAA faced an internal crisis when 11 members of its Executive Committee, including eight elected members, resigned from their positions. The dissenting members cited a loss of confidence in the leadership, alleging that critical decisions were being made without adequate consultation and that power had become concentrated around President Poonam Dhillon and Senior Vice President Padmini Kolhapure. Upasana Singh and other dissenting members further accused the leadership of undemocratic functioning and using association platforms and funds for personal publicity.
Poonam Dhillon and Padmini Kolhapure strongly denied the allegations, maintaining that CINTAA funds were handled responsibly and accounted for properly.
The dispute escalated in September 2026 following allegations that official association documents were being removed from the premises. This led to a public confrontation at the CINTAA office involving members and local police intervention. Subsequently, the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) called for fresh elections, which were permitted by a court. In the elections held in September 2026, Upasana Singh and her faction emerged victorious, subject to ongoing legal proceedings.[4][5]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ https://cintaa.net/about-us.old. Retrieved 18 October 2026.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ "CINTAA has its membership base of over 9,000 members". CINTAA. Retrieved 18 October 2026.
- ↑ "Do You Know the History of "Cine&Television Artistes' Association" of India/CINTAA ?". Infoqueenbee. 25 October 2015. Retrieved 18 October 2026.
- ↑ "CINTAA Feud: Poonam, Padmini Reject 'Dictatorship' Charge". IndiaWest News. 25 August 2026. Retrieved 18 October 2026.
- ↑ Cyril, Grace. "What Is Really Happening In CINTAA? Why 11 Members Resigned And How Upasana Singh Won Fresh Polls". News18. Retrieved 18 October 2026.