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Hema Commission’s newly released report has exposed some shocking revelations about the Malayalam Film Industry, known for its out-of-the-box yet relevant stories read more
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Amid the Justice Hema Committee Report that aims to expose the predators of the Malayalam film industry, actress Chinmayi Sripaada, who championed the cause of the MeToo in the South industry, feels nothing will happen or change.
She was quoted saying, “When the seniors of Tamil cinema aren’t saying anything, who do you turn to? Some are entrenched in politics, and some just want to avoid controversy, and some others might be worried about skeletons in their own closet.”
She added, “When you have people platforming a person who has been accused of sexual harassment by not one but almost 17 people, do they even understand how deflating it is for the survivor?”
Hema Commission’s newly released report has exposed some shocking revelations about the Malayalam Film Industry, known for its out-of-the-box yet relevant stories. The report is also an expose of the toxicity of the people that work there and how they have been misusing their power and clout to prey on women that have the desire to act and be on celluloid.
While the casting couch continued to be a significant issue, sexual favours and compromises have created a dangerous and unequal environment in Mollywood. “Was shocked to hear accounts of sexual abuse, harassment faced by victims in Malayalam film industry,” the report which was released after 5 years.
Why was the report delayed?
The release of the much-awaited Justice K Hema Committee report, which studied issues faced by women in the Malayalam film industry, was delayed as the Kerala government on reportedly decided to wait for the outcome of an actress’ plea against its publication.
Earlier, the publication of the report, which was to be released on July 24, was put on hold by the Kerala High Court on a plea moved by a Malayalam film producer.
Subsequently, the High Court dismissed the plea on August 13 and directed the government to make the report public within a week from then.
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