Dileep case: The anti-AMMA backlash has a larger message
6 years, 6 months ago

Dileep case: The anti-AMMA backlash has a larger message

Hindustan Times  

Nearly a year after his arrest for allegedly hatching a conspiracy for the abduction of a Malayalam actress and subsequent bail following an 85-day prison stint, Malayalam cinema’s superstar Dileep was almost rehabilitated last week by the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists, an all powerful industry body. The backlash against AMMA’s move — four well-known actresses quit the association — is a welcome move and sends out a larger message. It shows that the Indian movie industry essentially revolves around a few ‘star men’ and many have got away with improper behaviour in the past. Dozens of women filmmakers across India have also expressed “shock and deep disappointment” and a statement signed by 120 women urged the association to show “sensitivity and responsibility”, and operate democratically.

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Mohanlal talks about 'dark clouds' looming over AMMA 4 months after presidency resignation: ‘Will reach the light soon'
1 week, 2 days ago

Mohanlal talks about 'dark clouds' looming over AMMA 4 months after presidency resignation: ‘Will reach the light soon'

Hindustan Times  

Mohanlal opens up Recently, AMMA office bearers organised a Kudumba Sangamam event. About the Hema Committee report The Hema Committee report focused on the Malayalam film industry. The report was commissioned to investigate and address the rampant issues of sexual harassment in the Malayalam film industry and was released in August last year. The report puts the spotlight on the …

Women in Cinema Collective terms en masse resignation of AMMA executive committee ‘an act of cowardice’
4 months, 2 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 …

Mohanlal resigns as AMMA president after heavy criticism; entire committee dissolved
4 months, 2 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 …

AMMA in the defensive after more women actors demand action, male superstars continue silence
4 months, 3 weeks ago

AMMA in the defensive after more women actors demand action, male superstars continue silence

The Hindu  

A day after the Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes leadership made a guarded response to the Hema committee report on issues within the industry, the organisation found itself in the crosshairs with its own women members demanding more serious actions. Questions were also raised in the public sphere on the continued silence of the veteran male superstars as well as …

Hema Committee report: No ‘power group’ in Malayalam cinema, says AMMA
4 months, 3 weeks 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. …

With top-grossing movies and experimental roles, Malayalam superstar Mammootty has managed to stay relevant
1 year, 9 months ago

With top-grossing movies and experimental roles, Malayalam superstar Mammootty has managed to stay relevant

The Hindu  

“There are two Mammoottys,” says veteran filmmaker Sathyan Anthikkad. He always reminds me to stay true to the moment.” Dulquer SalmaanActor and Mammootty’s son A part of Malayalam film industry’s golden decade Mammootty’s popularity transcends simplistic paeans for his rugged look, smooth skin and baritone to grudging admiration for his ability to remain contemporary. Unlike Mohanlal, the other superstar in …

Ending misogyny in the Malayalam film industry
2 years, 8 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 …

Why Mollywood is sinking deeper into controversies
2 years, 8 months ago

Why Mollywood is sinking deeper into controversies

India Today  

Allegations of sexual abuse have rattled the Malayalam film industry again and caused sharp differences to emerge within the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists, the body representing professionals from ‘Mollywood’. Police say that based on ‘digital evidence’ and statements of the complainant, the Ernakulam South police booked Vijay Babu for allegedly raping the actress at various locations between March13 to …

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 …

Actress Parvathy quits AMMA over its general secretary\'s misogynist remarks
4 years, 3 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 …

Whose AMMA?
5 years, 6 months ago

Whose AMMA?

Deccan Chronicle  

It was not long ago that dramatic events that put movies to shame unfurled in Malayalam film industry when actors’ guild A.M.M.A. accessed by Kerala Chronicle, the executive committee, in a 72-page document, has introduced a few amendments to the existing bylaw, which ridiculously includes initiation of disciplinary action against ‘any member who acts against the interest of the association’ …

Mohanlal on #MeToo: It is a fad
6 years, 1 month ago

Mohanlal on #MeToo: It is a fad

India Today  

Actor Mohanlal and the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists recently came under the radar for their patriarchal attitude and for safeguarding actor Dileep, who is one of the accused in the actress abduction case. At the press conference, the actor made some shocking statements about the ongoing #MeToo movement. Calling the movement a short-lived fad, Mohanlal said, "There's no big …

Dileep removed from AMMA, confirms chief Mohanlal
6 years, 2 months ago

Dileep removed from AMMA, confirms chief Mohanlal

India Today  

Actor Dileep, who is one of the accused in the Malayalam actress abduction case, has been removed from the Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes. The film body's president Mohanal was under massive pressure for reinstating Dileep after taking oath as chief, earlier this year. Women in Cinema Collective had criticised AMMA's decision of reinstating Dileep. AMMA secretary and actor Siddique, …

Dileep's resignation from Association of Malayalam Movie Artists accepted, confirms president Mohanlal
6 years, 2 months ago

Dileep's resignation from Association of Malayalam Movie Artists accepted, confirms president Mohanlal

Firstpost  

Mohanlal said that the decision of accepting Dileep’s resignation from AMMA got delayed because they needed the permission from all members The Association of Malayalam Movie Artists president Mohanlal announced that Malayalam actor Dileep’s resignation had been accepted by the body during a press meet in Kochi on 19 October. Mohanlal, The News Minute informed, said in the press conference …

Malayalam cinema battles misogyny as #MeToo gains ground in other industries
6 years, 2 months ago

Malayalam cinema battles misogyny as #MeToo gains ground in other industries

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The final word on actor Dileep’s membership in the Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes remains unclear. Dileep, who was been accused in the abduction and sexual assault case of a fellow actor in February 2017, is part of an industry that was the first to raise its voice against sexual misconduct within the broader film fraternity by the …

AMMA, led by Mohanlal, slams Akshay Kumar, Aamir Khan for quitting films in wake of MeToo movement
6 years, 2 months ago

AMMA, led by Mohanlal, slams Akshay Kumar, Aamir Khan for quitting films in wake of MeToo movement

Firstpost  

AMMA secretary Siddique had said that the association will not take Akshay Kumar and Aamir Khan’s decision to quit films as an example and deny Dileep job opportunities. In a press conference called by the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists secretary Siddique on Monday, the veteran actor criticised Akshay Kumar and Aamir Khan for walking out of projects based on …

AMMA defends Mohanlal after WCC slams actor for 'shielding' Dileep: Not right to attack him alone
6 years, 3 months ago

AMMA defends Mohanlal after WCC slams actor for 'shielding' Dileep: Not right to attack him alone

Firstpost  

The Association of Malayalam Movie Artists on 15 October came out in support of its chief, superstar Mohanlal, who has been slammed by the Women’s Collective in Cinema over the way a case involving an actress’ kidnap case was handled. AMMA finds it unfair that Mohanlal is being targeted, AMMA treasurer and spokesperson actor Jagdish said in a statement. “Dileep’s …

WCC slams AMMA, Mohanlal for not protecting their interests in press conference held on Saturday
6 years, 3 months ago

WCC slams AMMA, Mohanlal for not protecting their interests in press conference held on Saturday

Firstpost  

AMMA led by Mohanlal, came under fire on 12 October from the WCC over the way the kidnapping case of an actress is being handled. The Association of Malayalam Movie Artists, led by super star Mohanlal, came under fire on 12 October from the Women’s Collective in Cinema over the way the kidnapping case of an actress is being handled. …

Superstar Mohanlal under fire from actresses over actress kidnapping case
6 years, 3 months ago

Superstar Mohanlal under fire from actresses over actress kidnapping case

India TV News  

The Association of Malayalam Movie Artists, led by super star Mohanlal, came under fire on Saturday from the Women's Collective in Cinema over the way the kidanpping case of an actress is being handled. Leading actress Revathy on Saturday said that many like her were shocked to hear Mohanlal address them as mere actresses. We have now realized that AMMA's …

Mohanlal on AMMA row: Can't take action against Dileep
6 years, 3 months ago

Mohanlal on AMMA row: Can't take action against Dileep

India Today  

A few months ago, actresses Parvathy, Padmapriya and Revathy, had sent a letter to Association of Malayalam Movie Artists, asking them to provide a clarification on reinstating actor Dileep in the film body. The film body convened a meeting on October 6 and stated that they have turned down the demand of the actresses belonging to Women in Cinema Collective. …

Is Remya Nambeesan losing films for attack on Mohanlal?
6 years, 5 months ago

Is Remya Nambeesan losing films for attack on Mohanlal?

India Today  

Malayalam actress Remya Nambeesan, who chose to quit the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists as a mark of protest against Mohanlal's decision to reinstate actor Dileep, is allegedly losing out on film chances for her decision. Speaking at the event, Remya has said that producers and directors have been hesitating signing her for their new films ever since she went …

AMMA-WCC meeting over Dileep and actress assault case ends on positive note
6 years, 5 months ago

AMMA-WCC meeting over Dileep and actress assault case ends on positive note

India Today  

A few months ago, the Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes and president Mohanlal were criticised for reinstating Dileep, as he is one of the accused in the Malayalam actress abduction case. Revathy, Padmapriya and Parvathy from WCC called for a meeting with AMMA to discuss the latter's stance in the actress assault case. Revathy, Padmapriya and Parvathy, who called for …

Dileep row: AMMA calls emergency executive meeting on August 7
6 years, 5 months ago

Dileep row: AMMA calls emergency executive meeting on August 7

India Today  

The Association of Malayalam Movie Artists came under the scanner for revoking Dileep's suspension in relation to the Malayalam actress abduction case. While four actresses - Remya Nambeesan, Bhavana, Geetu Mohandas and Rima Kallingal - resigned from the association, actors Parvathy, Revathy and Padmapriya wrote a letter to the association requesting for an emergency executive meeting to discuss Dileep's suspension …

Kamal Haasan lashes out at AMMA for reinstating Dileep
6 years, 6 months ago

Kamal Haasan lashes out at AMMA for reinstating Dileep

India Today  

Kamal Haasan is extremely busy with his political commitments. On Friday, the actor-turned-politician attended a conclave and spoke about the ongoing Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes Association -Dileep row. Opening up about the actress abduction case, Kamal pointed out that AMMA had done injustice to the survivor by reinstating the accused actor without having a word with all the members …

WCC expresses resentment over Mohanlal's explanation for revoking Dileep's suspension from AMMA
6 years, 6 months ago

WCC expresses resentment over Mohanlal's explanation for revoking Dileep's suspension from AMMA

Firstpost  

Four of WCC’s supporters resigned from AMMA while another three demanded a meeting to discuss the issue. The Women in Cinema Collective on Wednesday said it did not agree with Malayalam movies superstar Mohanlal’s explanation for revoking the suspension of actor Dileep, an accused in the actress kidnap case, from AMMA. At a meeting of Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes …

Mohanlal on allegations of backing Dileep's reinstatement in AMMA: He doesn't want to come back
6 years, 6 months ago

Mohanlal on allegations of backing Dileep's reinstatement in AMMA: He doesn't want to come back

Firstpost  

Mohanlal has said all the debate around Dileep in the artists’ body does not hold valid anymore as he does not want to come back to the AMMA. After the much-heated furore over Malayalam actor Dileep’s reinstatement in the Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes — after his alleged involvement in the Malayalam actress abduction, assault case — the artists’ body …

AMMA responds to Karnataka film industry's displeasure over Dileep's reinstatement: Actor was 'expelled hastily'
6 years, 6 months ago

AMMA responds to Karnataka film industry's displeasure over Dileep's reinstatement: Actor was 'expelled hastily'

Firstpost  

AMMA has responded to the two Kannada film bodies — the Kannada Film Industry and the Film Industry for Rights & Equality — who wrote to AMMA, on 1 July, expressing their displeasure at Dileep’s reinstatement. It is now reported that AMMA has responded to the viewpoints of the two Kannada film bodies — the Kannada Film Industry and the …

Mohanlal: AMMA meeting date with WCC on Dileep will be decided soon
6 years, 6 months ago

Mohanlal: AMMA meeting date with WCC on Dileep will be decided soon

India Today  

Mohanlal, who recently took oath as the president of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists, has been facing the wrath of fellow film personalities and general public, for reinstating Dileep, one of the accused in the infamous Malayalam actress abduction case, into the organisation. He said, "I personally felt it was a wrong decision to keep the media away from …

Dileep-AMMA row timeline: How the controversy unfolded following actor's reinstatement by Mohanlal
6 years, 6 months ago

Dileep-AMMA row timeline: How the controversy unfolded following actor's reinstatement by Mohanlal

Firstpost  

A week after AMMA revoked the suspension of actor Dileep, as many as 14 actresses said they will not join the Kerala film body as it lacks any fairness. The 14 active members of the recently-formed Women in Cinema Collective took the decision even as superstar Mohanlal, who heads AMMA, said on Saturday that there was no vested interest in …

14 actors refuse to join AMMA, citing organisation’s support for Dileep
6 years, 6 months ago

14 actors refuse to join AMMA, citing organisation’s support for Dileep

Hindustan Times  

As many as 14 female actors on Sunday said they will not join the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists as it lacks any fairness, a week after the members of the association revoked the suspension of actor Dileep, accused of kidnapping an actor. The 14 active members of the recently-formed Women in Cinema Collective took the decision even as superstar …

Amala Akkineni, Ranjani and other WCC members reveal why they don't trust AMMA
6 years, 6 months ago

Amala Akkineni, Ranjani and other WCC members reveal why they don't trust AMMA

India Today  

Ever since the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists decided to take back Dileep, they have been receiving brickbats from the fellow members and the general public. Now, Amala Akkineni, Ranjani Pierre, Sajitha Madambil and Kani Kusruti among 15 other WCC members, in a statement, revealed that they cannot trust AMMA, due to the way it dealt with the Dileep-Malayalam actress …

Finally! Mohanlal reacts to Dileep's reinstatement in AMMA
6 years, 6 months ago

Finally! Mohanlal reacts to Dileep's reinstatement in AMMA

India Today  

It has been over a week since Mohanlal took oath as the new president of Association of Malayalam Movie Artists. At the general body meeting held on June 26, he and other members revoked Dileep's suspension. "It was a unanimous sentiment that was raised in the general body meeting of AMMA held on June 26, 2018, that action against Dileep …

Parvathy, Padmapriya, among 100 artists demand politicians step down from AMMA
6 years, 6 months ago

Parvathy, Padmapriya, among 100 artists demand politicians step down from AMMA

India Today  

Many prominent members of the Malayalam film industry have slammed Association of Malayalam Movie Artists for reinstating Dileep's suspension. In a press release, 100 members including Parvathy, Vinayakan, Padmapriya, Revathy demanded politicians to step down from AMMA. "If the politicians elected by the general public and who are part of AMMA, continue in the organisation despite it taking an anti-women …

Dileep back in AMMA: Youth Congress Activists protest against Mohanlal
6 years, 6 months ago

Dileep back in AMMA: Youth Congress Activists protest against Mohanlal

India Today  

Association of Malayalam Movie Artists' decision to reinstate Dileep did not go down well with members of the association as well as the general public. On Friday, Youth Congress activists staged a protest in front of the association's president and actor Mohanlal's house. The protestors raised slogans against his decision and stated that he shouldn't have revoked Dileep's suspension. Seeing …

Dileep returns to AMMA, Pawan Kalyan fans troll Renu Desai: Decoding sexism, hypocrisy in Malayalam, Telugu film industries
6 years, 6 months ago

Dileep returns to AMMA, Pawan Kalyan fans troll Renu Desai: Decoding sexism, hypocrisy in Malayalam, Telugu film industries

Firstpost  

Both Dileep and Pawan Kalyan show that the self-righteousness they espouse on screen is a fraud they play on the audience in the darkness of the theatres. This included then AMMA vice president and LDF MLA KB Ganesh Kumar who slammed the association’s decision to cancel Dileep’s membership. Producer Saji Nanthiyattu, vice president of the Kerala Film Chamber of Commerce, …

Parvathy, Padmapriya and Revathy question AMMA's decision on reinstating Dileep
6 years, 6 months ago

Parvathy, Padmapriya and Revathy question AMMA's decision on reinstating Dileep

India Today  

The Malayalam film industry stands divided with the ongoing controversy of reinstating Dileep into the Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes. Women in Cinema Collective condemned AMMA's decision to reinstate Dileep, which was followed by the resignation of the survivor, Rima Kallingal, Remya Nambeesan and Geetu Mohandas from the association. On June 28, WCC and lifetime AMMA members Revathy, Parvathy and …

Mollywood has set a horrible example by supporting Dileep
6 years, 6 months ago

Mollywood has set a horrible example by supporting Dileep

India Today  

2017 saw an upsurge in the number of casting couch stories through the famous #MeToo and #TimesUp campaigns. If it was testimonials of actresses being harassed and raped at the workplace for Hollywood, it was the Malayalam actress assault case for people closer home. On June 24, Mohanlal was chosen as the president of AMMA and an actor of his …

Tainted Actor Dileep’s Comeback: No Place for Women in Mollywood
6 years, 6 months ago

Tainted Actor Dileep’s Comeback: No Place for Women in Mollywood

The Quint  

In July last year, Dileep was named as an accused in the conspiracy hatched to abduct and sexually assault a leading Malayalam actress in February 2017. Dileep, a veteran of 130 Malayalam films over 24 years, was arrested, and public outrage forced the AMMA to show Dileep the door. This Sunday, the AMMA under its new president, superstar Mohanlal, decided …

Dileep's return to AMMA highlights a problematic culture that protects perpetrators of abuse
6 years, 6 months ago

Dileep's return to AMMA highlights a problematic culture that protects perpetrators of abuse

Firstpost  

Dileep returns to AMMA while investigation of Malayalam actress abduction case is still on: What happens if he is proven guilty? In February 2017, a popular Malayalam actress was abducted and sexually assaulted in her car by six people, who then took pictures of her to blackmail her and dumped her near director Lal’s house. In this article, titled Actor …

Four leading actresses resign from AMMA with regard to Dileep’s reinstatement.
6 years, 6 months ago

Four leading actresses resign from AMMA with regard to Dileep’s reinstatement.

India TV News  

Showing rage against reinstating actor Dileep in an actors association, four leading actresses, including the kidnap victim, resign from the Association of Malayalam Movie Actors. The victim in the kidnapping case noted in the post: "In the past when this star had thwarted to keep me away from films by denying opportunities to me, I did approach the organization, but …

Dileep returns to AMMA: Rima, Remya Nambeesan and Geetu resign in protest
6 years, 6 months ago

Dileep returns to AMMA: Rima, Remya Nambeesan and Geetu resign in protest

India Today  

Actor Mohanlal was recently appointed as the President of Malayalam Movie Artistes Association. One of the first decisions taken by the association was to revoke Dileep's suspension, who is one of the accused in the Malayalam actress abduction case. Followed by the survivor, Rima Kallingal, Remya Nambeesan and director Geetu Mohandas have also tendered their resignations. Rima, who slammed AMMA …

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