Overview

• The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) and All India Cine Workers Association (AICWA) have initiated a complete boycott of Turkey for film shoots and cultural collaborations.
• AICWA has banned Turkish actors, filmmakers, and production houses from working in India, directing the termination of existing contracts with Turkish entities.
• The boycott follows Turkey's diplomatic and alleged military support for Pakistan, including drone supplies, amid escalating India-Pakistan tensions after the Pahalgam terror attack and India's Operation Sindoor.
• Major Indian travel platforms such as EaseMyTrip, Ixigo, and Cox & Kings have suspended bookings to Turkey, reflecting growing economic disengagement.
• The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) has called for a broader economic boycott, targeting Turkish goods like apples and marble.