Tollywood actors strike to demand better safety standards
托萊塢演員發起罷工，要求提升安全標準
The Bengali entertainment industry, known as Tollywood, is currently at a standstill.
被稱為「托萊塢」(ㄊㄨㄛㄌㄞˇㄨ) 的孟加拉娛樂產業目前處於停擺狀態。
Since April 7, 2026, thousands of actors and technicians have launched an indefinite strike to demand better safety and security standards on sets.
自2026年4月7日起，數千名演員與技術人員發起無限期罷工，要求提高片場的安全保障標準。
This movement was triggered by the tragic death of actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee, who drowned while filming a scene at a beach in Odisha on March 29, 2026.
這場運動的導火線是演員拉胡爾·阿倫奧代·班納吉的悲劇身亡；他於2026年3月29日在奧里薩邦的海灘拍攝場景時溺水身亡。
Following this incident, the West Bengal Motion Pictures Artists’ Forum and the Federation of Cine Technicians and Workers of Eastern India united to suspend all shoots.
此事件發生後，「西孟加拉電影藝術家論壇」與「東印度電影技術與工作人員聯合會」團結一致，暫停了所有拍攝工作。
The industry is calling for urgent reforms, including mandatory medical support like ambulances on-site and improved insurance coverage.
業界正呼籲進行緊急改革，包括提供現場救護車等強制性醫療支援，以及提升保險覆蓋範圍。
Legal action has also been taken against the production house, Magic Moments Motion Pictures, for alleged negligence.
針對製作公司「魔法瞬間影像」(Magic Moments Motion Pictures)，各方也已採取法律行動，指控其涉嫌疏忽。
Prominent industry figures argue that safety hazards have been overlooked for decades, and they are no longer willing to risk their lives.
業界知名人士指出，數十年來安全隱憂一直遭到忽視，他們不願再冒生命危險。
The strike will continue until producers provide formal, enforceable guarantees for the safety of all workers.
在製片方提供正式且具強制力的全員安全保證之前，罷工將持續進行。
This rare display of solidarity highlights a growing demand for accountability and systemic change to ensure that artists return home safely after a day of work.
這種罕見的團結展現了對於責任追究與體制改革日益增長的訴求，以確保藝術工作者在工作一天後能平安回家。
