MUMBAI: The foundation laying ceremony of Cintaa Tower, a 16-stroreyed building for cine and television artistes, was recently held in the presence of Dilip Kumar, Aamir Khan and other film personalities.
The building, adjacent to Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital near Lokhandwala Complex, will have its office on the ground floor, a medical floor, a preview theatre, rehearsal hall and a cafeteria.
The land for Cine & Television Artistes‘ Association (CINTAA) has been donated by the state government. Averred chairman of Cine Artistes‘ Welfare Trust Mithun Chakraborty, “The paper work is in place. We have also obtained clearance from the fire brigade and the civil aviation department. I expect the first phase of construction to be over in three years. All the actors have been more than helpful. If there is a need , we will seek the help of Aamir and others to help us raise funds.”
After the ceremony, Dilip Kumar announced a donation of Rs 1.5 million for the medical floor. “I am glad that the Association has faith in me,“ he said.
Speaking on the financial problems faced by out-of-work and senior artistes, Chakraborty said: “The trust has around Rs 25 million right now. Though some times it is difficult to shell out huge amounts to help, we strive to extend assistance to the needy at the earliest.”
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