Monday, February 13 2012

Asia

Bollywood at a standstill due to pay strike

Wednesday October 01 2008

Bollywood has ground to a halt after thousands of technicians and actors began a strike over pay and conditions.

All work in India's film and television hub has stopped after it was revealed many union members have not been paid for months.

Film producers will apparently meet to decide their response on Thursday.

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