Other than the relief fund, the Federation of Western India Cine Employee, has also sought funds to distribute ration and cover other daily requirements of its members. “I’m still fairly comfortable but what about my setting boys - the guys who actually install and dismantle a set? Many top filmmakers and studio have already committed to donating to the relief fund. “Because of the advent of streaming and the corporatization of Bollywood studios, the cash system has pretty much stopped. The production designers know the set boys, the art department knows the setting boys.

Source: Huffington Post March 18, 2020 08:35 UTC