CINTAA Sets Record Straight on Allegations of Irregularities

The current leadership of the Cine & TV Artistes’ Association (CINTAA) addressed the press and media, presenting the association’s official position and placing the facts on record following recent statements and a one-sided narrative put forward by certain erstwhile members of CINTAA.

The media interaction saw the presence of Jaya Bhattacharya, Sheeba Akashdeep Sabir, Chandraprakash Thakur & Many More.

Poonam Dhillon, President, CINTAA, and Padmini Kolhapure, General Secretary, CINTAA, addressed the media and responded to the various claims and narratives surrounding the association. The leadership emphasised the importance of presenting the complete facts and ensuring that CINTAA’s decades-long legacy is not defined by selective, speculative or inaccurate accounts.

Clarifying their stand Poonam Dhillon says ”Upasana Singh’s allegations are completely baseless and false. Every penny raised is fully accounted for and reaches its rightful beneficiary. Not a single rupee is used for personal gain. We have zero tolerance for anything illegal or unconstitutional. Our work stands on transparency, accountability and facts and the records speak for themselves”

Padmini Kolhapure says ”The allegations made by Upasana Singh are entirely untrue and without basis. The funds we raise are handled with utmost responsibility and are directed to the people and causes they are meant for. They are never diverted for our personal use. We have always maintained a strict stand against anything unlawful or unconstitutional. Our only priority is to ensure that the purpose behind every contribution is honoured with complete integrity”

The office bearers got an opportunity to clarify its position and address the concerns being raised publicly. The office-bearers reiterated their commitment to transparency, accountability and the welfare and dignity of artistes associated with the organisation.

The leadership further maintained that CINTAA’s focus remains on protecting the rights and interests of artistes while preserving the credibility, dignity and legacy of the institution.

Last but not the least Padmini and Poonam's latest stand on the freezing of bank is very clear,"We are going ahead by the constitution rules and regulations following every step carefully so that we don't go wrong at any point.Yes we are working on all the hurdles that restricts our day to day to be operated smoothly.Since it all has to be done paper work so it will take time.However, wecare here to take care of the welfare of our Cinta members and we are doing our best in order to provide them with the best of faculties be it professionally and financially.Thid hindrance will be sorted soon."

Poonam Dhillon- President, CINTAA, Padmini Kolhapure- General Secretary, CINTAA along with their old as well new members (from the earlier elected list)stand together amidst this unwanted situation while they also plan to resolve everything abiding by the constitutional rules and regulations legally on a concluding note they updated," We have the right to carry on meetings of Cinta legally. Though, this mudslinging controversy has put this long standing "Cinta" in a bad light which should have not happened.We are and will work to do good for our members especially the needy ones. '