About Us

Established in 1955, one of the oldest craft unions protecting the interests of motion picture costume, make-up, and hair artists.

It aims to organize and unite the motion picture costume artists, make-up artists, and hairdressers and their assistants with a view to protect their interests. To secure the members fair conditions of life and services and to protect them from unfair labour practices in the trade, keeping the relations with other trade unions in the film industry, to try to standardize minimum wages and contractual remuneration, as revised from time to time. Try by all legal means to redress their grievances.

Endeavor to regulate the relations of the members among themselves and/or with their employers and to secure them fair conditions of life, service, and career. Endeavor to secure compensation for members in case of accidents under the Workmen’s Compensation Act. Provide for the members against unemployment, sickness, infirmity, old age, and death if funds permit.

Provide legal assistance to members in respect of matters arising out of or incidental to their employment if, in the opinion of the Executive Committee, it is found necessary and expedient. Endeavor to render aid to the members during any strike or lockout brought about with the sanction of the association.

Cooperate and federate with other organizations in India and abroad having similar objectives. Help, in accordance with the Indian Trade Unions Act, working classes in India and outside, in the promotion of the objects mentioned in this clause.

The long journey has witnessed a tremendous growth in all spheres. The current Managing Commitee who took over the reins of administration in 2014 has ensured that members and their families are provided with various welfare benefits. In spite of not having access to any social security by way of legislation, the Union has filled the much-needed void.

Terms & Conditions

Every Application for admission to membership shall be decided by the Ex-committee who shall have the right to reject the Application by 2/3 majority. The rejection of any application for membership shall have no bar for the applicant making another Application for admission after 12 months from the date of rejection, no member will be allowed to change the Department once they are enrolled in the Trade profession as per the Application form.

No member of the Association shall be entitled to receive the benefits that the Association may decide to give to its members unless he/she has been a member for at least 24 months and has-paid all contributions.

A member of the Association who is in arrears with his/her subscription or dues shall not be entitled to any benefits until all the areas have been paid and a period of two months has elapsed from the date of payments of such arrears.

Should be members of the Association go on strike without the sanction of or approval of the Managing committee, they shall not be entitled to any benefits whose so ever.

HE/ SHE should agree & abide by the rules & sub-rules that may form by the Association from time to time.

The Member or their registered nominee is eligible for the specified benefits only if the Annual Subscription Fee of the membership has been paid up until the current year.

Individuals who apply for the membership card after the age of 35 will not qualify for any benefits provided under the FAMILY RELIEF FUND.”