Cinema VinesIn a dramatic turn of events, 11 of the 21 members of the Cine and TV Artistes Association (CINTAA) Executive Committee have tendered their resignations, citing long‑standing tensions and a perceived concentration of power in the hands of President Poonam Dhillon and Senior Vice President Padmini Kolhapure. The resignations, accepted by General Secretary Upasana Singh, have triggered a constitutional clause that calls for the dissolution of the committee and the holding of fresh elections.
According to Singh, the rift within the committee has been brewing for over two years, with disagreements escalating over disciplinary procedures. She alleges that the association has been issuing show‑cause notices, firing actors, and suspending members in a manner that she says undermines the welfare of artists. “CINTAA is an association of artists. It is their home. They are not there to fire them, cancel their work or suspend them,” Singh said.
With 11 of the 21 seats now vacant, Singh argues that the constitution mandates a break in the committee’s functioning. “If more than half of the people resign, or even 50% resign, then our committee breaks down and re‑election is announced,” she explained. She has formally accepted all 11 resignations in her capacity as General Secretary.
Amid the turmoil, an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) was announced for the same day, from 5:00 to 5:30 pm. Singh claims the meeting was held illegally, following the committee’s dissolution, and that the proposed agenda includes a 90‑page document aimed at overhauling the entire constitution. She also disputes the inclusion of Padmini Kolhapure’s name as General Secretary, insisting that Kolhapure has not resigned and still holds the post.
The dispute has drawn attention to the governance structure of CINTAA and raised questions about the fairness of its disciplinary processes. With the committee now in limbo, the association’s future direction and the upcoming EGM remain uncertain as members and observers await further developments.
