Hansal Mehta is not one to mince words. Director of films like Shahid (2013), Aligarh (2016) and Omerta (2017), Mehta is known for his brave stance on several issues. On Wednesday, the director took to Twitter to speak about the recent death of colleagues and the pressures on filmmakers.
Mehta started by saying, "The number of colleagues meeting untimely deaths is devastating. Many I know, many I don't. This industry and its pressures can be hellish."
The recent violence against Sanjay Leela Bhansali and the opposition from one political party to the Tamil film, Mersal, only provide validity to Mehta's recent tweets. However, it remains to be seen if the filmmaker's concerns will be addressed.
Currently, there are several organizations like the Federation of Western Indian Cine Employees and Association of Motion Pictures Television and Producers as well as the Indian Film and Television DIrectors Association (IFTDA) that offer support for film workers and employees. However, it is not known if these organizations help with counselling or offer advice to directors and filmmakers.