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 letter to the organisation stating that he wants to stay away from its executive committee in light of the allegations levelled against him. Meannwhile, AMMA, in its statement, said: “Vijay Babu has sent a letter saying that he did not want to bring disgrace to the organization of which he is an Executive Committee member amid the allegations levelled against him. His letter was discussed by AMMA and it has been approved.” Vijay Babu has moved the Kerala High Court seeking anticipatory bail in the rape case filed against him.

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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 …

Women in Cinema Collective terms en masse resignation of AMMA executive committee ‘an act of cowardice’
4 months, 1 week ago

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

The Hindu  

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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Malayalam movie artistes' body draws flak after rape accused Vijay Babu attends meet
2 years, 6 months ago

Malayalam movie artistes' body draws flak after rape accused Vijay Babu attends meet

India TV News  

The Association of Malayalam Movie Artists has drawn flak from the Women in Cinema Collective for allowing actor and director Vijay Babu, who stands accused of rape by a junior woman actor, to attend its general body meeting on Sunday. In a related development, Malayalam actress Swetha Menon, who was an AMMA internal complaints committee member, and who had resigned …

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 …

Sexual assault case: Woman actor writes to CM
3 years ago

Sexual assault case: Woman actor writes to CM

The Hindu  

The woman actor, who was allegedly kidnapped and sexually abused in February 2017, has reportedly sent a letter to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan expressing her concerns over the latest turn of events in the case involving actor Dileep. The actor has sought a further probe into the case following the revelations by filmmaker Balachandrakumar, who had claimed that he had …

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 …

Parvathy Thiruvothu quits AMMA over general secretary's 'can't bring back the dead' remark against ex-member
4 years, 2 months ago

Parvathy Thiruvothu quits AMMA over general secretary's 'can't bring back the dead' remark against ex-member

Firstpost  

Malayalam film actress Parvathy Thiruvothu on 12 October resigned from the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists over an alleged remark made in a media interview by its general secretary against a former woman member. Thiruvothu demanded the resignation of AMMA general secretary Edavela Babu from the association for allegedly making “utterly disgusting and mortifying remarks” against the woman member who …

Parvathy Resigns from AMMA, Criticises Edavela Babu in Strongly-worded Note
4 years, 2 months ago

Parvathy Resigns from AMMA, Criticises Edavela Babu in Strongly-worded Note

News 18  

Actress Parvathy Thiruvoth has resigned from actors body AMMA. The decision comes in the backdrop of reference made by AMMA general secretary Edavela Babu regarding the survivor in the actress assault. The decision comes in the backdrop of reference made by Edavela Babu regarding the survivor in the actress assault. Last day in an interview to a Malayalam News, while …

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