Suresh Shyamlal Gupta Explained

Suresh Gupta
Birth Name:Suresh Shyamlal Gupta
Birth Date:26 March 1988
Birth Place:Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Alma Mater:Padmabhushan Vasantdada Patil Pratishthan's College of Engineering
Occupation:Politician, social activist
Years Active:2006 - present
Known For:All Indian Cine Workers Association
Party:Indian National Congress

Suresh Shyamlal Gupta (born 26 March 1988) is an Indian politician, trade union leader, and social activist. He is the founder and president of the All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) and holds the position of Mumbai President for the youth wing of the Indian National Trade Union Congress (INTUC). He also serves as a committee member of the Government of Maharashtra focusing on industries, labor, and energy.

As president of the INTUC body, he busted an illegal kidney racket at Hiranandani Hospital, Mumbai in 2016.[1] As president of AICWA, he objected to the Netflix web series Sacred Games for insulting former Prime Minister of India Rajiv Gandhi.[2] [3] Following the 2019 Pulwama terror attack, he announced a ban on Pakistani artists and singers in India[4] [5] and an industry boycott of singer Mika Singh for performing at a wedding event in Pakistan.[6] [7]

Early life and education

Suresh Gupta was born in Mumbai, Maharashtra. His ancestral village is Borra, Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh. He attended Sandesh Vidyalaya School and Uttar Bhartiya Sabha School in Mumbai for his early education. He attended S.K. Somaiya College and earned a degree in Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering from Padmabhushan Vasantdada Patil Pratishthan's College of Engineering.

Political career

In 2013, he was appointed as the Mumbai President of the Youth Wing of the Indian National Trade Union Congress. In 2014 he became the National Secretary of Youth Wing of the Indian National Trade Union Congress.[8]

All Indian Cine Workers Association

In 2016, he founded All Indian Cine Workers Association (AlCWA), a non-profit organisation aimed at addressing the concerns and issues faced by artists, workers, and labourers within the Indian Film Industry.

In a meeting with the government authorities, the Government of Maharashtra agreed to establish a committee dedicated to the welfare and rights of individuals in the film industry. Gupta was appointed as the employee representative on this committee. Under his presidency, the organization has raised issues and made demands related to the Indian film and television industry.[9]

The ‘Sacred Games’ controversy

After a complaint was filed in Kolkata in July 2018 against the Netflix web series Sacred Games, its showrunners and lead actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui, for allegedly insulting former Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi in one scene,[10] Gupta, as President of AICWA, filed a complaint at the Chembur police station,[11] [12] A Public Interest Litigation on the matter was later filed in the Delhi High Court.[13]

Ban on Pakistani artists

Following the 2019 Pulwama attack by the Pakistan-based terrorist organization Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) in Jammu and Kashmir, AICWA announced a complete ban on Pakistani actors and artists.[14] [15] Gupta said the attack was "cowardly" and the most shameful act Pakistan has ever done, it will take strict action against anyone working with Pakistani artists.[16] [17] In reciprocation of the ban, a petition was filed in the Lahore High Court seeking a ban on the trade of Indian films in Pakistan.[18] [19]

Mika Singh's Pakistan performance controversy

AICWA protested against singer Mika Singh's performance at an event in Pakistan in August 2019, and boycotted him from any association with film production houses, music companies and online music content providers.[20] [21] The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) also issued the ban against him and his crew who performed at the event, but revoked the ban after he apologized.[22] [23]

Director Raju Sapte's suicide

Art director Raju Sapte’s suicide was raised in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly on AICWA's demand,[24] [25] [26] following which a meeting was held under the leadership of Home Minister Dilip Walse-Patil and State Home Minister Satej Patil, and orders were issued for strict action against the culprits.[27] In August 2021, the accused were arrested by the Mumbai Police for alleged extortion.[28] [29]

Poonam Pandey death stunt

In February 2024, model-actor Poonam Pandey and her agency, Schbang, executed a fake death stunt to raise awareness about cervical cancer, leading to public outrage and calls for legal action. Gupta, as President of AICWA, demanded that the Mumbai Police Commissioner register an FIR against Pandey and her manager, arguing that their actions could damage the credibility of death announcements within the Indian film industry and potentially exploit serious health issues for personal gain. Following the public backlash, Pandey and her agency apologized, explaining that their intention was to highlight the seriousness of cervical cancer and to emphasize the importance of its prevention and awareness.[30] [31] [32] [33]

Bust of illegal kidney trade

Suresh Gupta busted a kidney racket at Hiranandani Hospital, Mumbai in 2016. His efforts led to a change in the law on organ transplantation in Maharashtra.[34] [35] [36] [37]

This incident resulted in the arrest of more than 20 people, including Hiranandani Hospital CEO Sujit Chatterjee, several doctors and agents.[38] [39] [40] [41]

Certain types of keywords were being used for illegal kidneys in Hiranandani Hospital,[42] after which many illegal kidney rackets were busted in Maharashtra and many places in India.[43] [44] [45] [46] [47] Fraudulent documents prepared for donors and recipients for an illegal kidney transplant that showed fraudulent family ties between them. High-profile people were involved in this case.Key witness and victim Sundar Singh Jatav, through a friend, approached Suresh Gupta for help uncovering this complex kidney trafficking network. Soon after the FIR was registered, Sundar started receiving death threats.[48] [49]

After Jatav was found hanging at his home in 2016, Gupta demanded a CBI inquiry as he claimed it was not a case of suicide. Gupta alleged that bloodstains were found on the floor of Singh's residence.[50] [51] [52]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kidney for a price . 2024-02-10 . theweek.in.
  2. Web site: 2018-07-12. Another Congress activist lodges complaint against 'Sacred Games'. 2022-01-09. Hindustan Times. en.
  3. Web site: Scroll Staff . 2018-07-12 . Second police complaint filed against Netflix series 'Sacred Games' . 2024-02-10 . Scroll.in . en-US.
  4. News: Bollywood ban may hurt Pakistan more than India. BBC.
  5. News: February 21, 2019 . AICWA to PM Modi, Sushma Swaraj: Cancel work visas of Pakistani artists, requests strict action . India TV.
  6. Web site: 2019-08-14. Singer Mika Singh banned from Indian film industry after his performance at a high profile event in Karachi. 2021-11-23. Bollywood Life. en.
  7. Web site: 10 February 2024 . Press release . Law Street Journal.
  8. Web site: मुंबई की सड़कों से ऑल इंडियन सिने वर्कर्स एसोसिएशन तक, जानें कौन हैं सुरेश श्यामलाल गुप्ता . 2024-02-12 . NDTVIndia.
  9. Web site: Functions of AICWA – AICWA . 2024-02-10.
  10. News: Nawazuddin abused Rajiv Gandhi on Netflix's Sacred Games: Bengal Congress leader. Hindustan Times. 10 July 2018. 8 January 2021. 10 January 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210110124624/https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/nawazuddin-abused-rajiv-gandhi-on-netflix-s-sacred-games-says-bengal-congress-leader/story-whCZs39ZI6aGJUwpub1y4N.html. live.
  11. News: 'सॅक्रेड गेम्स'मध्ये राहुल गांधींनी असा मिळवला राजकीय पॉइंट. mr. BBC News मराठी. 2022-01-09.
  12. Indo-Asian News Service . July 12, 2018 . Sacred Games: Another Congress activist lodges complaint against the show. 2022-01-09. India Today. en.
  13. Web site: Netflix will not change objectionable word in Sacred Games, Rajiv Gandhi line to remain. HT Correspondent. 8 August 2018. 15 May 2023. hindustantimes.com.
  14. Web site: Pulwama attack after-effects on Bollywood: Complete ban announced on Pakistani artistes, Shabana Azmi declines invite. 2022-01-12. DNA India. en.
  15. Web site: 2019-02-18. All Indian Cine Workers Association announces ban on Pakistani artists, actors after Pulwama attack. 2022-01-12. Hindustan Times. en.
  16. Web site: ANI. 2019-02-18. Pulwama attack: All Indian Cine Workers Association announces ban on Pakistani artists, actors. 2022-01-12. news.abplive.com. en.
  17. Web site: 2019-02-18. All Indian Cine Workers Association bans Pakistani actors and artistes following Pulwama terror attacks. 2022-01-12. Bollywood Life. en.
  18. Web site: Reporter. The Newspaper's Staff. 2019-02-22. LHC moved for ban on Indian films. 2022-01-09. DAWN.COM. en.
  19. Web site: Petition in Lahore HC seeks ban on exhibiting Indian films in Pakistan. 2022-01-09. The Week. en.
  20. News: Ians. 2019-08-14. Mika Singh banned by All Indian Cine Workers Association after Karachi concert. en-IN. The Hindu. 2022-01-12.
  21. Web site: Film body bans Mika Singh after performance in Karachi. 2022-01-12. The Week. en.
  22. Web site: सिंगर मीका सिंह के खिलाफ एआईसीडब्लूए ने किया विरोध प्रदर्शन. 2022-01-12. Aaj Tak. 19 August 2019 . hi.
  23. Web site: Mika Singh apologises for his performance in Pakistan, FWICE withdraws ban. IANS. 22 August 2019. 11 May 2023. indiatoday.in.
  24. Web site: राजू सपते सुसाइड केस: फेडरेशन ऑफ वेस्टर्न इंडिया सिने एम्प्लॉईज के नेता नामजद, मकोका लगाने की मांग . 2024-02-10 . Amar Ujala . hi.
  25. News: 2021-07-06 . Maharashtra home minister Dilip Walse Patil to hold meeting of top officials over art director Raju Sapte's suicide . 2024-02-10 . The Times of India . 0971-8257.
  26. Web site: 2021-08-17 . Mumbai: Sapte suicide accused arrested for extortion . 2024-02-10 . The Indian Express . en.
  27. Web site: राजू सपते आत्महत्या मामला: अब उठेगा पूरी साजिश से परदा, गृहमंत्री पाटिल तक पहुंचा 'दबंगों' का मामला. 2022-01-12. Amar Ujala. hi.
  28. Web site: 1 Arrested In Maharashtra Film Director's Suicide Case: Police . 2024-02-10 . NDTV.com.
  29. Web site: 2021-08-16 . Raju Sapte suicide case: Mumbai police arrests man for alleged extortion . 2024-02-10 . Yahoo News . en-SG.
  30. Web site: 2024-02-03 . Poonam Pandey's death stunt backfires as AICWA calls for FIR to be lodged against her . 2024-02-10 . Hindustan Times . en.
  31. News: 2024-02-05 . Poonam Pandey's agency issues an apology statement over the fake death stunt . 2024-02-10 . The Times of India . 0971-8257.
  32. Web site: Legal trouble looms for Poonam Pandey for faking her death . 2024-02-10 . WION . 4 February 2024 . en-us.
  33. News: Cine Workers Association demands FIR against Poonam Pandey for fake death stint: Report . 2024-02-10 . The Times of India . 0971-8257.
  34. Web site: Mumbai . ZTCC . 11 February 2024 . Maharashtra State Appropriate Authority Guidelines For Cadaver Transplant Program .
  35. Web site: 2016-08-19 . Hiranandani Hospital kidney racket: Govt wants stronger penal laws for illegal transplants . 2024-02-10 . The Indian Express . en.
  36. Web site: Police To Keep An Eye On Future Transplants at Mumbai's Hiranandani Hospital . 2024-02-10 . NDTV.com.
  37. Web site: 2023-02-20 . Changes in organ transplant rules: A new lease of life . 2024-02-10 . The Indian Express . en.
  38. Web site: Kidney racket: 3 more TOHA sections slapped on 5 docs held. 2022-01-09. DNA India. en.
  39. Web site: Kidney Racket: Hiranandani CEO, 4 Others Sent To 14-Day Judicial Custody. 2022-01-09. NDTV.com.
  40. Web site: V. Narayan. Oct 11, 2016. Hiranandani Hospital: Kidney racket: Five Hiranandani doctors chargesheeted for criminal conspiracy Mumbai News - Times of India. 2022-01-09. The Times of India. en.
  41. Web site: Kidney for a price. 2022-01-09. theweek.in.
  42. Web site: 2016-08-15. Illegal organ racket: Rajma for kidney, sauce for blood; code words agents used while discussing transplants. https://web.archive.org/web/20160815012023/https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/kidney-racket-rajma-for-kidney-sauce-for-blood-code-words-agents-used-while-discussing-transplants-2975867/. 15 August 2016. The Indian Express. en.
  43. Web site: 2017-09-17 . The fall, rise and fall of kidney racket kingpin Dr Amit Kumar . 2024-02-10 . Hindustan Times . en.
  44. News: 2016-07-16 . Kingpin was held in 2007, sourced 100 kidneys illegally from Mumbai . 2024-02-10 . The Times of India . 0971-8257.
  45. Web site: On the run for 23 years, kidney racketeer held in Mumbai . 2024-02-10 . India Today . en.
  46. Web site: How A 22-Year-Old Student Allegedly Became A Kidney Racket Agent . 2024-02-10 . NDTV.com.
  47. Web site: 2016-08-11 . Doctors to donor: 10 things to know about Mumbai's kidney racket . 2024-02-10 . Hindustan Times . en.
  48. News: He sold his kidney to settle a family debt. His fight for payment uncovered another organ racket in India.. en-US. Washington Post. 2022-01-09.
  49. Web site: 2016-09-15. Duped into selling his kidney, this 23-year-old exposed an illegal organ racket in India. 2022-01-23. Los Angeles Times. en-US.
  50. Web site: Activist demands CBI probe into 'suicide' of kidney racket witness. 2022-01-10. DNA India. en.
  51. Web site: 2019-01-09. Key witness in kidney racket case commits suicide near Mumbai. 2022-01-10. Hindustan Times. en.
  52. Web site: Nishikant Karlikar. Jan 9, 2019. Man who helped expose kidney racket found dead Mumbai News - Times of India. 2022-01-10. The Times of India. en.

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