Hema Committee report: SIT formed to probe sexual abuse in Malayalam filmdom
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Hema Committee report: SIT formed to probe sexual abuse in Malayalam filmdom

The Hindu  

The Justice K. Hema committee’s report on the issues faced by women in the Malayalam film industry continued to rock the film world, as Sunday witnessed the exits of two high-profile men holding important positions. The government, under pressure by the Opposition and the film industry, set up a Special Investigation Team, including senior women police officers, to conduct a preliminary inquiry into sexual harassment allegations made against several actors. Justice Hema Committee report: The complete coverage Actor Siddique quit as the general secretary of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes following allegations of sexual assault levelled by a young actress, while Kerala State Chalachitra Academy chairperson Ranjith submitted his resignation after Bengali actress Sreelekha Mitra accused him of inappropriate behaviour. Mr. Siddique’s resignation comes two days after he spoke to the media to give AMMA’s first official response to the Hema committee report.

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Hema Committee aftermath: Milords, shouldn't bail for celebs in this manner be avoided?
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Hema Committee aftermath: Milords, shouldn't bail for celebs in this manner be avoided?

New Indian Express  

Last week, a single-judge Bench of the Kerala High Court granted anticipatory bail to Malayalam filmmaker and actor Balachandra Menon in an alleged sexual assault case dating back to 2007. While granting anticipatory bail to Menon, Justice Kunhikrishnan noted that the complaint had been registered by the victim 17 years after the alleged incident and that such a delay tarnished …

Actress who withdrew rape case against Malayalam star Mukesh reverses decision; to proceed with sexual harassment cases
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Actress who withdrew rape case against Malayalam star Mukesh reverses decision; to proceed with sexual harassment cases

Hindustan Times  

A 51-year-old Malayalam actress who recently lodged sexual harassment complaints against prominent actors in the film industry reaffirmed on Sunday that she will not withdraw her complaints and will pursue them legally to seek justice. Malayalam actor and MLA, Mukesh, was accused of sexual abuse by a female actor Actress changes stance The actress had announced two days ago her …

Malayalam actress to proceed with sexual harassment case against actors
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Malayalam actress to proceed with sexual harassment case against actors

New Indian Express  

A 51-year-old Malayalam actress who recently lodged sexual harassment complaints against prominent actors in the film industry said that she will not withdraw her complaints and will pursue them legally to seek justice. She alleged that there were deliberate attempts to falsely implicate her in a POCSO case following her harassment complaints against actors such as Mukesh, Maniyanpilla Raju, and …

Malayalam actress reopens sexual harassment cases against actors
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Malayalam actress reopens sexual harassment cases against actors

Deccan Chronicle  

Kochi: A 51-year-old Malayalam actress, who recently lodged sexual harassment complaints against prominent actors in the film industry, reaffirmed on Sunday that she will not withdraw her complaints and will pursue them legally to seek justice. The actress had announced two days ago her decision to drop the cases, citing despair and a "lack of support from the government." She …

Sexual assault on youth: Police register case against film director Ranjith
4 months, 1 week ago

Sexual assault on youth: Police register case against film director Ranjith

The Hindu  

The Kasaba police in Kerala have registered a case against film director Ranjith following the complaint of a youth from Kozhikode alleging sexual assault. The youth, who already gave his statement before the special investigation team probing the sexual assault cases involving film personalities in Kerala, claimed that he was exposed to sexual assault during a meeting with Mr. Ranjith …

Director Ranjith faces new FIR, now male actor accuses him of sexual assault | Know full story
4 months, 1 week ago

Director Ranjith faces new FIR, now male actor accuses him of sexual assault | Know full story

India TV News  

Director Ranjith is currently in the news for all the wrong reasons. After a Bengali actress Sreelekha Mitra filed a complaint with the Kochi Police against the director, now a male actor has registered a sexual assault case. On Friday, a complaint was filed against Ranjith by an aspiring male actor, who alleged that the director forced him to strip …

Several FIRs filed against Malayalam film personalities: SIT’s work has only just begun
4 months, 1 week ago

Several FIRs filed against Malayalam film personalities: SIT’s work has only just begun

Hindustan Times  

Malayalam cinema has produced films like The Great Indian Kitchen and Veyilmarangal that address gender-based violence and sexual oppression. The Hema committee report has blown the lid off rampant cases of sexual harassment and exploitation in the state’s film industry. Shaken by the revelations in the report, the Kerala government constituted a Special Investigative Team, which has received over 20 …

Disappointed By Kerala Govt For Sitting on Justice Hema Committee Report, Says Shashi Tharoor
4 months, 1 week ago

Disappointed By Kerala Govt For Sitting on Justice Hema Committee Report, Says Shashi Tharoor

News 18  

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Friday expressed disappointment over the way the Kerala government sat on the Justice Hema Committee report that spoke of the horrors that actresses and women employees of the Malayalam film industry had to face. He praises Kerala women for their courage in demanding an inquiry, and emphasizes that Mukesh has an opportunity to clear his …

Khushbu Sundar opens up on abuse by father: ‘Should've spoken earlier…’
4 months, 1 week ago

Khushbu Sundar opens up on abuse by father: ‘Should've spoken earlier…’

Hindustan Times  

Amid the ‘#MeToo’ allegations in Mollywood or the Malayalam film industry, actor-politician Khushbu Sundar on Wednesday opened up about her abuse by her father at the age of eight - a revelation she had made in 2023. I was abused at the hands of the person who was supposed to provide me the strongest arms to hold me if I …

Malayalam actors Jayasoorya, Maniyanpilla Raju booked for sexual assault
4 months, 1 week ago

Malayalam actors Jayasoorya, Maniyanpilla Raju booked for sexual assault

Hindustan Times  

Kochi/Thiruvananthapuram, Separate cases have been registered in Kerala against popular Malayalam actors Jayasoorya and Maniyanpilla Raju following an allegation raised by a female actor that they had sexually assaulted her, police said on Thursday. Malayalam actors Jayasoorya, Maniyanpilla Raju booked for sexual assault A senior police official from Ernakulam said an FIR under Section 354 of the Indian Penal Code …

Kerala police file rape case against actor Siddique
4 months, 1 week ago

Kerala police file rape case against actor Siddique

Hindustan Times  

The Kerala Police on Wednesday registered a rape case against Malayalam actor Siddique on a complaint by a woman artiste, as part of a wider probe into allegations of sexual abuse against male professionals that have rocked the Kerala film industry following the Justice Hema Committee report last week, an officer aware of the developments said. This is the second …

Kerala Police files first FIR against director Ranjith after actress' complaint
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Kerala Police files first FIR against director Ranjith after actress' complaint

Op India  

On 26th August, the Kerala Police opened their first official complaint against filmmaker Ranjith in response to multiple recent charges of sexual harassment directed towards male performers in Mollywood. Ranjith reportedly grabbed the actress improperly and with sexual intent after asking her to appear in the 2009 film “Paleri Manikyam Oru Pathira Kolapathakathinte Katha,” according to the police complaint, which …

Bengali actor Ritabhari Chakraborty says sexual abuse exists in local entertainment industry
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bengali actor Ritabhari Chakraborty says sexual abuse exists in local entertainment industry

The Hindu  

Citing the Hema Commission report unravelling the casting couch factor in Malayalam film industry, Bengali actor Ritabhari Chakraborty alleged that many such reports have similarity with her own experiences. Ms. Chakraborty in her post on Facebook on Monday night also tagged West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee urging her to initiate a similar investigation on the lines of the Hema …

Malayalam Film Industry’s MeToo Movement: Who Are Involved? What Has Justice Hema Committee Report Said?
4 months, 2 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
4 months, 2 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 …

Satheesan accuses Kerala govt of 'shielding' perpetrators of sexual abuse in Malayalam film industry
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Satheesan accuses Kerala govt of 'shielding' perpetrators of sexual abuse in Malayalam film industry

Hindustan Times  

Kochi, Leader of Opposition in the Kerala Assembly, V D Satheesan, on Monday alleged that the Left government was trying to shield the perpetrators of sexual abuse against women in the Malayalam film industry by not initiating an investigation based on the Justice Hema Committee Report. "The opposition had demanded that a team led by senior women IPS officers should …

‘Mohanlal has lost his ability to respond’: Malayalam actor Shammy Thilakan amid sexual misconduct allegations
4 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Mohanlal has lost his ability to respond’: Malayalam actor Shammy Thilakan amid sexual misconduct allegations

Hindustan Times  

Malayalam actor and president of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes, Mohanlal, has not released a statement in light of the recent Hema Committee report and sexual misconduct allegations on actor Siddique and filmmaker Ranjith. Shammy Thilakan on Mohanlal According to the publication, Shammy spoke to the press about recent events, stating that Mohanlal had “lost his ability to respond”. …

Malayalam actress Minu Muneer accuses prominent stars of sexual harassment
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Malayalam actress Minu Muneer accuses prominent stars of sexual harassment

Hindustan Times  

Malayalam actress Minu Muneer accused her former co-stars and other production crew members of physical and verbal abuse. Hema committee report rocks Mollywood Muneer's revelations of sexual abuse came after findings of widespread sexual abuse in the Malayalam film industry by the Justice Hema committee's report. Actor Siddique quit as the general secretary of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes …

Wrongdoers must face consequences: Tovino Thomas on treatment of women in the Malayalam film industry
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Wrongdoers must face consequences: Tovino Thomas on treatment of women in the Malayalam film industry

The Hindu  

Actor Tovino Thomas has publicly addressed the recent resignations of prominent figures in the Malayalam film industry amid a storm of allegations. His comments come in response to the release of the Justice Hema Committee report, which has laid bare troubling systemic issues concerning the treatment of women in the industry. The controversy gained momentum following the release of the …

Kerala Govt Sets Up SIT To Look Into Allegations By Female Actors In Malayalam Cinema
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Kerala Govt Sets Up SIT To Look Into Allegations By Female Actors In Malayalam Cinema

News 18  

The Kerala government on Sunday decided to constitute a Special Investigative Team to probe the allegations raised by female actors in Malayalam cinema. Earlier in the day, Malayalam filmmaker Ranjith resigned as the chairman of Kerala Chalachitra Academy following allegations of misbehaviour levelled against him by a Bengali actor. Actor Siddique also resigned as the general secretary of the Association …

Hema committee report: Explosive “Me Too” moment in Malayalam cinema industry wrongfoots LDF government
4 months, 2 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 …

Malayalam director Ranjith resigns as Kerala Chalachitra Academy chief after Sreelekha’s ‘touching skin’ allegation
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Malayalam director Ranjith resigns as Kerala Chalachitra Academy chief after Sreelekha’s ‘touching skin’ allegation

Live Mint  

Malayalam director Ranjith came under fire when Bengali actor Sreelekha Mitra levelled allegations of misbehavior at him. The director resigned from his post as the chairman of the state-run Kerala Chalachitra Academy on Sunday, by sending a voice note to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. Bengali actress Sreelekha Mitra has accused Malayalam film director and chairman of the Kerala Chalachitra …

Mollywood rocked by back-to-back resignations of director and actor
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Mollywood rocked by back-to-back resignations of director and actor

Deccan Chronicle  

The Malayalam film industry was shaken on Sunday by back-to-back resignations of two prominent figures, director Ranjith and actor Siddique, amid sexual harassment allegations.Director Ranjith resigned from his position as the chairman of the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy following accusations of misconduct made by Bengali actress Seelekha Mitra. Ranjith conveyed his decision to Cultural Affairs Minister Saji Cherian, expressing his …

Actor Siddique resigns as AMMA General Secretary over sexual assault allegations
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Actor Siddique resigns as AMMA General Secretary over sexual assault allegations

Op India  

On 24th August, Malayalam actor Siddique resigned from the post of General Secretary of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists. The issue has sparked again following Justice Hema Committee’s report highlighted widespread cases of sexual misconduct in the Malayalam film industry. If that victim woman showed the courage to come in front of the society and detailed the trauma she …

Filmmaker Ranjith quits as Kerala Chalachitra Academy head over misbehaviour charge
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Filmmaker Ranjith quits as Kerala Chalachitra Academy head over misbehaviour charge

Hindustan Times  

Malayalam filmmaker Ranjith on Sunday resigned as the chairman of the Kerala Chalachitra Academy following allegations of “misbehaviour” levelled against him by Bengali actor Sreelekha Mitra. Filmmaker Ranjith quits as Kerala Chalachitra Academy head over misbehaviour charge In an audio clip, Ranjith said he did not want to continue as the chairman as it would “adversely impact the reputation of …

Malayalam actor Siddique quits AMMA general secretary post over rape allegation
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Malayalam actor Siddique quits AMMA general secretary post over rape allegation

Hindustan Times  

Kochi: Senior Malayalam actor Siddique resigned from the post of general secretary of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists, a prominent actors’ body in Kerala, following rape and sexual assault allegations from an actress. AMMA general secretary Siddique with actors Jomol and Ananya addressed the media on the Justice Hema Committee report, in Kochi, Friday Siddique, who acted in over …

Ranjith Quits as Kerala Chalachitra Academy Chairman; AMMA Gen Secy Siddique Resigns Amid Sexual Abuse Claims
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Ranjith Quits as Kerala Chalachitra Academy Chairman; AMMA Gen Secy Siddique Resigns Amid Sexual Abuse Claims

News 18  

Malayalam filmmaker Ranjith resigned as chairman of the Kerala Chalachitra Academy on Sunday after Bengali actress Sreelekha Mitra accused him of misconduct. Meanwhile, veteran Malayalam actor Siddique, who is also the general secretary of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists, has also resigned from his post, after being accused of sexual abuse. Background Sreelekha recently spoke to Asianet News when …

Ranjith quits as Kerala State Chalachitra Academy chairperson following allegations of inappropriate behaviour
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Ranjith quits as Kerala State Chalachitra Academy chairperson following allegations of inappropriate behaviour

The Hindu  

Kerala State Chalachitra Academy chairperson Ranjith on Sunday submitted his resignation following allegations of inappropriate behaviour levelled against him by Bengali actress Sreelekha Mitra. Mr. Ranjith confirmed to The Hindu that he has submitted his resignation to Minister for Cultural Affairs Saji Cherian. Mr. Ranjith’s resignation came close on the heels of the resignation of Siddique as the general secretary …

Malayalam Actor Siddique Resigns As AMMA General Secretary Amid Allegations Of Rape
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Malayalam Actor Siddique Resigns As AMMA General Secretary Amid Allegations Of Rape

ABP News  

Senior Malayalam actor Siddique resigned from his position as the general secretary of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes on Sunday, following serious allegations made by a fellow actor. What the actor said against Siddique The actor who made the allegations recounted her traumatic experience, saying, "I had big dreams when I entered the film industry. The Hema Committee Report …

Minister Saji Cherian Defends Director Ranjith After Actress Sreelekha Mitra’s Allegations
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Minister Saji Cherian Defends Director Ranjith After Actress Sreelekha Mitra’s Allegations

News 18  

Kerala Minister Saji Cherian has responded to the allegations on Malayalam director Ranjith made by Bengali actress Sreelekha Mitra on Friday. He also mentioned that it is not right to penalise an acclaimed director like Ranjith based on allegations alone; he believes that there is no question of Ranjith stepping down from his position as chairman of the Kerala State …

Clamour for director Ranjith’s resignation grows over actor Sreelekha Mitra’s allegations against him
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Clamour for director Ranjith’s resignation grows over actor Sreelekha Mitra’s allegations against him

The Hindu  

The clamour for the resignation of Kerala State Chalachitra Academy chairperson Ranjith over allegations of inappropriate behaviour levelled against him by Bengali actor Sreelekha Mitra grew on Saturday, even as Minister for Cultural Affairs Saji Cherian maintained that action can be taken only after a formal complaint is lodged. Bharatiya Janata Party State Ppesident K. Surendran accused the State government …

Bengali actor accuses Malayalam filmmaker Ranjith of 'misbehaviour'; he denies allegations
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bengali actor accuses Malayalam filmmaker Ranjith of 'misbehaviour'; he denies allegations

Hindustan Times  

Bengali actor Sreelekha Mitra has levelled accusation of misbehaviour against Malayalam film director and chairman of the state-run Kerala Chalachitra Academy, Ranjith, spelling fresh trouble for the Pinarayi Vijayan government which is facing opposition heat on its alleged inaction over the Justice Hema Committee report. While opposition Congress said it expects Ranjith would step down as film academy chairman, BJP …

Nani REACTS To Shocking Findings of Hema Committee Report: 'I Don't See This Happening Around Me'
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Nani REACTS To Shocking Findings of Hema Committee Report: 'I Don't See This Happening Around Me'

News 18  

Telugu star Nani has reacted to the findings of the Hema Committee report concerning the Malayalam film industry. In a recent interview, the actor called the report ‘alarming’ but added that he does not see any such thing happening around him. I’m seeing a lot more maturity, a lot more professionalism and I’m hopeful that things are going to get …

Bengali actor Sreelekha Mitra accuses Malayalam filmmaker Ranjith of behaving inappropriately with her
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bengali actor Sreelekha Mitra accuses Malayalam filmmaker Ranjith of behaving inappropriately with her

The Hindu  

Bengali actor Sreelekha Mitra on Friday accused filmmaker and chairperson of the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy Ranjith of behaving misappropriately with her during the pre-production period of the 2009 Malayalam film Paleri Manikyam: Oru Pathirakolapathakathinte Katha. Speaking to the media, Ms. Mitra said that she had gone to an apartment where she met with Mr. Ranjith and other members of …

Hema Committee report: Jagadish strikes a note at variance with AMMA general secretary on Hema committee findings
4 months, 2 weeks 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 reveals dark truth of sexual harassment in Malayalam film industry | Deets Inside
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Hema Committee report reveals dark truth of sexual harassment in Malayalam film industry | Deets Inside

India TV News  

Shocking revelations have been made about the Malayalam film industry. Accordong to PTI, this report talked about the sexual harassment that women are facing in the Malayalam film industry. The committee studied the issues that women are facing in the Malayalam film industry. Women artists are given code names The report also says that many women who are victims of …

Day after actor Parvathy resigned from AMMA, 2 more members quit Kerala film body
2 years, 8 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 …

Rape charge against producer: Upset with AMMA’s response, Parvathy resigns from ICC
2 years, 8 months ago

Rape charge against producer: Upset with AMMA’s response, Parvathy resigns from ICC

Hindustan Times  

Malayalam actor Maala Parvathy on Monday resigned from the internal complaints committee of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists protesting against the organisation’s refusal to take action against producer Vijay Babu who is facing rape charges. AMMA vice president Maniyanpillai Raju said if a member opted out of the organisation in view of charges against him it cannot suspend him …

Actress Maala Parvathi Resigns from ICC of AMMA in Protest: 'No Action Taken Against Vijay Babu'
2 years, 8 months ago

Actress Maala Parvathi Resigns from ICC of AMMA in Protest: 'No Action Taken Against Vijay Babu'

News 18  

Actress Mala Parvathi has resigned from the Internal Complaints Committee of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists in protest after no action was taken on the complaint against Malayalam actor-producer Vijay Babu, who has been accused of raping a female actor. This comes a day after AMMA issued an official statement wherein it said that Vijay Babu had written a …

Rot in the Malayalam film industry
2 years, 11 months ago

Rot in the Malayalam film industry

The Hindu  

Malayalam films are going places, with refreshingly new narratives and experiential filmmaking. Standing with the survivor, a group of women working in Malayalam movies came together to form a ‘Women in Cinema Collective’ with a vision for “equal spaces and equal opportunities for women in cinema” and sought the Chief Minister’s intervention to deal with issues of gender bias and …

Actress Parvathy quits AMMA over its general secretary\'s misogynist remarks
4 years, 2 months ago

Actress Parvathy quits AMMA over its general secretary\'s misogynist remarks

Deccan Chronicle  

KOCHI: After a brief hiatus, Association of Malayalam Movie Artists, the organisation of film actors in Kerala, is in news for all the wrong reasons. In the latest, noted actress Parvathy Thiruvothu has resigned from the Association which had faced serious allegations of misogyny over the stand it took on the actor assault case. Parvathy severed ties with A.M.M.A over …

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