"Boycott Backlash: India-Maldives Feud Sparks Filmmaker Uproar"
The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has urged filmmakers to boycott shoots in the Maldives and opt for similar locations in India, following derogatory remarks about Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi made by ministers of the Maldives. The film industry workers' union condemned the remarks and called for a ban on Maldives shoots, with support from prominent Indian celebrities who have also promoted Indian islands like Lakshadweep as alternative shooting locations.