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Bollywood Strike Over; Talent Prevails

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(Newser) – The 2-day-old strike involving almost 150,000 Bollywood film workers has been settled, the BBC reports. Producers agreed to abide by an agreement that limits filming sessions to 12 hours and provides generous compensation and timely payment. "The strike is over and tomorrow we will resume work," the head of the producers' association told AFP.

Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan sided with the strikers.
Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan sided with the strikers.   (AP Photo)
Backup dancers during singer Kavita Krishamurthy's performance during the Bollywood Music & Fashion Awards at Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City.
Backup dancers during singer Kavita Krishamurthy's performance during the Bollywood Music & Fashion Awards at Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City.   (AP Photo)
Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor.
Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor.   (AP Photo)
Bollywood actor Kareena Kapoor performs during an award ceremony in Mumbai, India.
Bollywood actor Kareena Kapoor performs during an award ceremony in Mumbai, India.   (AP Photo)
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