Jaya Bachchan urged Finance Minister Sitharaman to support the struggling film industry, accusing the government of neglect and unfair targeting. She highlighted the hardship of daily wage workers and theater closures, arguing the industry connects India globally. Bachchan pleaded for "mercy" and supportive measures for its survival.
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