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New leadership elected amid CINTAA constitutional crisis

Overview

The internal conflict within the Cine and TV Artistes Association (CINTAA) reached a turning point following elections held on September 12, 2026. Conducted by the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE), the polls resulted in Upasana Singh topping the vote for the new Executive Committee, with Sahila Chadha securing second place.

The election concluded a period of intense escalation involving disputes over physical assets and financial control. Prior to the vote, President Poonam Dhillon and General Secretary Padmini Kolhapure defended the movement of association records as a necessary measure to safeguard ‘sensitive KYC data and records of approximately 9,000 members’ from unauthorized access. This followed allegations from Singh regarding a constitutional crisis, claiming the committee had been effectively dissolved after 11 of 21 members resigned. Singh further alleged that the leadership used CINTAA resources for personal publicity and ignored warnings from the labor commissioner.

Following the election, new allegations of misconduct emerged. Singh reported that actor Mukesh Rishi was prevented from voting due to traffic delays and described the denial of entry to former treasurer Deepak Parashar at a press conference as ‘deeply humiliating’. Singh also criticized Dhillon and Kolhapure for maintaining an ‘elitist distance’ and disparaging staff.

While the new committee was expected to be formally constituted shortly after the polls, industry figures have expressed mixed reactions. Actor Rakesh Bedi described the ongoing dispute as ‘very sad’, while former member Ila Arun expressed disappointment that an organization founded by industry legends has become embroiled in conflict, noting that the instability has damaged the association’s public image.

Entities

Upasana Singh · Padmini Kolhapure · Poonam Dhillon · Cine and TV Artistes Association · Mukesh Rishi

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Ila Arun expresses disappointment over CINTAA internal disputes

    Singer and actress Ila Arun expressed disappointment over internal conflicts and public disputes within the Cine and TV Artistes Association (CINTAA).

  2. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    CINTA controversy: Allegations of misconduct against senior artists

    Former CINTA official Upasana Singh has accused the association of mistreating senior actors and staff, citing incidents of disrespect and elitism within the organization.

  3. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    CINTAA faces internal dispute and criticism over working conditions

    Actors Deepak Qazir Kejriwal and Rakesh Bedi have addressed the ongoing internal dispute within CINTAA, citing unfulfilled election promises and criticizing FWICE's interference in the association.

  4. [CULTURE] 14 sources
    CINTAA elects new leadership following internal dispute and record removal row

    Upasana Singh has topped the new Cine & TV Artistes’ Association (CINTAA) elections following a period of intense internal disputes, legal battles, and allegations regarding the removal of association records.

  5. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Upasana Singh alleges constitutional crisis at CINTAA

    Former CINTAA General Secretary Upasana Singh alleges the association's committee is dissolved following 11 resignations and accuses current leadership of illegal formation and misuse of resources for publicity

  6. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    CINTAA President Poonam Dhillon denies financial misconduct allegations

    CINTAA president Poonam Dhillon has rejected allegations of financial misconduct and authoritarianism following resignations within the association's executive committee.

  7. [CULTURE] 5 sources
    CINTAA Executive Committee sees eight members resign

    Eight elected members of CINTAA's Executive Committee have resigned, alleging unilateral decision-making by President Poonam Dhillon and Senior VP Padmini Kolhapure.

Sources

bhaskarhindi.com · bhaskarlive.in · bilkulonline.com · deccanchronicle.com · desitalkchicago.com · filminformation.com · ibtimes.co.in · iwmbuzz.com · latestly.com · munsifdaily.com · newsable.asianetnews.com · newsbytesapp.com · odishabytes.com · samacharnama.com · socialnews.xyz · time.news · womansera.com · yespunjab.com

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