Hema Committee report: No ‘power group’ in Malayalam cinema, says AMMA
4 months ago

Hema Committee report: No ‘power group’ in Malayalam cinema, says AMMA

The Hindu  

The Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes has welcomed the K. Hema Committee report on the issues faced by women in the Malayalam film industry while rejecting its observation that there is a ‘power group’ that wielded significant control over it. Stating that the association was “pained” over allegations that it was remaining silent on the findings of the report, Mr. Siddique said the organisation will not support those who had wronged the women in the industry. The Hema committee hasn’t invited many women members of AMMA,” he said. Asked about “intimidating” those who complain of exploitation, he said that “none can be threatened.” Mr. Siddique said it is for the government to bring about changes in the industry based on the report.

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What’s behind India’s latest #MeToo movement in Malayalam cinema?
3 months ago

What’s behind India’s latest #MeToo movement in Malayalam cinema?

Al Jazeera  

A probe panel’s report has lifted the veil on widespread sex abuse in the industry, with more women coming forward with allegations too. Sexual harassment is “the worst evil” faced by women in the industry, the report, which spans more than 200 pages, said. “Casting couch”: The report said that women in the industry, especially aspiring actresses, are pressured for …

'Corruption, Fear, Lack of Independent Committees': Hindi Film and TV Industry Responds to #MeToo
3 months, 2 weeks ago

'Corruption, Fear, Lack of Independent Committees': Hindi Film and TV Industry Responds to #MeToo

News 18  

The revelations from the Hema Committee report have sent shockwaves through the Malayalam film industry, sparking conversations that echo far beyond Kerala. The report, submitted in December 2019 following Women in Cinema Collective’s petition in response to the 2017 actress assault case, unveiled deep-rooted issues of sexual harassment and abuse within the industry, catalysing legal actions and police complaints that …

‘No power group in Malayalam cinema’: Actor Mammootty breaks silence on Hema Committee report
3 months, 3 weeks ago

‘No power group in Malayalam cinema’: Actor Mammootty breaks silence on Hema Committee report

New Indian Express  

Actor-producer Mammootty broke silence on the Justice Hema Committee report a day after fellow actor and former AMMA president Mohanlal held a press conference to finally address the issue, more than a week after the release of the report. In a Facebook post on Sunday, the actor stated that he welcomed the report explaining that the delay in his response …

Mohanlal issues first statement on Hema Committee report, says release of report was 'good decision' of govt
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Mohanlal issues first statement on Hema Committee report, says release of report was 'good decision' of govt

India TV News  

Days after resigning as Association of Malayalam Movie Artists president, actor Mohanlal has finally broken his silence on the recently released Hema Committee report and said he was not part of any power group in the Malayalam film industry and he has no knowledge of the existence of any such group in the sector. He said the executive panel of …

Malayalam film industry needs reforms from within, not cosmetic changes
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Malayalam film industry needs reforms from within, not cosmetic changes

Hindustan Times  

Women actors from the Malayalam film industry and their registered forum, the Women in Cinema Collective, have called for reformative action by the state beyond the constitution of the seven-member panel to probe sexual misconduct by fellow male actors. Women actors and producers HT spoke to after the Justice Hema Committee report was made public on August 19 said a …

Women in Cinema Collective terms en masse resignation of AMMA executive committee ‘an act of cowardice’
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Women in Cinema Collective terms en masse resignation of AMMA executive committee ‘an act of cowardice’

The Hindu  

Women in Cinema Collective, an advocacy group that champions women’s rights and equality of sexes in the Malayalam entertainment industry, has termed the en masse resignation of 17 executive committee members of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists, including its president Mohanlal, “an act of cowardice.” Speaking to a YouTube channel, award-winning actor and WCC member Parvathy Thiruvothu said: “How …

FEFKA bats for disclosure of names of accused in Hema Committee report
3 months, 3 weeks ago

FEFKA bats for disclosure of names of accused in Hema Committee report

The Hindu  

The Film Employees Federation of Kerala has batted for the disclosure of the names of those accused of sexual misconduct against women as mentioned in the K. Hema Committee report that probed the various issues faced by women in the Malayalam film industry. Terming the report “a key document in the history of Malayalam cinema”, the combine of 21 trade …

A day after dissolution of AMMA executive committee, differing voices emerge in Malayalam actors’ body
3 months, 3 weeks ago

A day after dissolution of AMMA executive committee, differing voices emerge in Malayalam actors’ body

The Hindu  

Differing voices emerged a day after the Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes was dissolved as some of the executive committee members stated that they were not in support of the majority decision. Actors Sarayu Mohan, Ananya and Vinu Mohan who were members of the executive committee said on Wednesday that they had expressed their concerns over the majority decision to …

Mohanlal resigns as AMMA president after heavy criticism; entire committee dissolved
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Mohanlal resigns as AMMA president after heavy criticism; entire committee dissolved

Hindustan Times  

Actor Mohanlal resigned as president of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists. Hema Committee report and aftermath Heads began rolling in the Malayalam film world on Sunday in the aftermath of the Justice K Hema Committee's explosive findings of harassment and abuse of women professionals, leading to two high-profile resignations over allegations of sexual abuse. Amid mounting pressure on the …

Malayalam Film Industry’s MeToo Movement: Who Are Involved? What Has Justice Hema Committee Report Said?
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Malayalam Film Industry’s MeToo Movement: Who Are Involved? What Has Justice Hema Committee Report Said?

News 18  

Justice Hema Committee report has opened the Pandora box of the Malayalam film industry with horrid tales of work culture, discrimination and sexual harassment against female actors largely, and deplorable and unethical work conditions. The Hema Committee, comprising retired High Court Justice K Hema, former actor Sharada, and retired IAS officer KB Valsala Kumari was formed in 2017 after Kerala-based …

Prithviraj: AMMA erred in addressing allegations of sexual harassment
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Prithviraj: AMMA erred in addressing allegations of sexual harassment

The Hindu  

Actor Prithviraj Sukumaran on Monday said that the Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes had erred in addressing complaints of sexual harassment and misbehaviour experienced by women actors as he pointed out that those in positions of power should step aside while facing such allegations. The allegations as mentioned in the Hema Committee report must be thoroughly investigated and exemplary punishment …

Catalyst for change: On the Hema Committee report and Malayalam film industry
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Catalyst for change: On the Hema Committee report and Malayalam film industry

The Hindu  

At different points of time, come events that have the potential to shape the future. The Justice K. Hema Committee report that studied the issues faced by women in cinema, could well be one such catalyst. It was released last week, several paragraphs redacted, and contains unsurprising and yet disturbing revelations about the state of affairs in the film industry …

Hema committee report: Explosive “Me Too” moment in Malayalam cinema industry wrongfoots LDF government
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Hema committee report: Explosive “Me Too” moment in Malayalam cinema industry wrongfoots LDF government

The Hindu  

The explosive accusations of sexual misconduct by those sitting at the apex of the Malayalam film industry, perhaps one of Kerala society’s most discernable and socially significant power structures, appeared to have wrongfooted the Left Democratic Front government. In a “Me too” moment, at least two persons in significant leadership positions in the industry have lost their posts following allegations …

Hema Committee report: Jagadish strikes a note at variance with AMMA general secretary on Hema committee findings
4 months ago

Hema Committee report: Jagadish strikes a note at variance with AMMA general secretary on Hema committee findings

The Hindu  

Minutes after the press conference of Siddique, Association of Malayalam Movie Artists’ general secretary, concluded in Kochi on Friday, actor Jagadish, the organisation’s vice-president, met the media in Thiruvananthapuram and demanded a comprehensive investigation into the K. Hema Committee report. Though Mr. Jagadish maintained that he is on the same page with AMMA on the issue, many of his comments …

Hema Committee report: Opposition warns Kerala govt of resistance against move to hold cinema conclave
4 months ago

Hema Committee report: Opposition warns Kerala govt of resistance against move to hold cinema conclave

The Hindu  

Kerala’s Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan has warned of stiff resistance against any move by the government to hold a cinema conclave to discuss the issues thrown up by the recently released Hema Committee report arguing that such an initiative where the victims are made to sit alongside the alleged perpetrators “amounted to insulting womanhood.” Minister for Culture Saji …

Watch: What the Hema Committee report says about the Malayalam film industry
4 months ago

Watch: What the Hema Committee report says about the Malayalam film industry

The Hindu  

A Committee set up to investigate the issues faced by women in the Malayalam film industry was published on Monday, and it exposed the dirty reality behind the “exterior glitter” of the film industry. It notes that the Malayalam film industry is under the clutches of certain male producers, directors and actors, whom a prominent actor referred to as a …

Ending misogyny in the Malayalam film industry
2 years, 7 months ago

Ending misogyny in the Malayalam film industry

The Hindu  

When an upcoming actor made allegations of rape against producer-actor Vijay Babu last month, he chose to brazen it out by appearing on Facebook Live and naming the woman. The producer and his actions were the latest signs of the larger problem within the Malayalam film industry, which has been in the spotlight for the past few years. Although there …

Day after actor Parvathy resigned from AMMA, 2 more members quit Kerala film body
2 years, 7 months ago

Day after actor Parvathy resigned from AMMA, 2 more members quit Kerala film body

Hindustan Times  

Thiruvananthapuram: A day after Malayalam actor Maala Parvathy resigned from the internal complaints committee of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists two more members quit on Tuesday protesting the organisation’s refusal to take strong action against producer Vijay Babu who is facing rape charges. Actors Swetha Menon and Kukku Parameswaran resigned from the ICC citing a soft approach towards Babu …

WCC Case : Kerala High Court Urges AMMA, FEFKA & Other Film Bodies To Form Joint Committee To Redress Grievances Of Women Artists & Employees
2 years, 9 months ago

WCC Case : Kerala High Court Urges AMMA, FEFKA & Other Film Bodies To Form Joint Committee To Redress Grievances Of Women Artists & Employees

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has made an appeal to the various organisations of the Malayalam film industry to form a joint committee to redress the grievances of women artists and employees regarding sexual harassment at workplace.A division bench comprising Chief Justice S Manikumar and Justice Shaji P Chaly made the observation while deciding a PIL filed by Women in Cinema …

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