Aishwarya Rajesh wants toilets for all women on film sets: ‘I might get a vanity van, but what about others?’

The Hema Committee report has rocked Malayalam cinema and a spillover effect is being seen in other industries as well. In Tamil Nadu, actor Radhika Sarathkumar has been very outspoken about this issue and demanded that her colleagues in the Tamil film industry must openly discuss such issues, including the male members of the fraternity. Aishwarya Rajesh welcomes setting up of a committee in Tamil cinema to tackle sexual harassment Meanwhile, the Nadigar Sangam has established a committee to address sexual harassment issues in Tamil cinema. I think the film industry needs to address such important issues as well.” The Suzhal actor welcomed the setting up of a committee to address sexual harassment cases in Tamil cinema, but stressed, “I have not faced such issues in the film industry and I hope these incidents don’t happen. We need to protect them and if someone is found guilty, they should be punished.” Advice to women actors Aishwarya Rajesh has worked across Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Hindi cinema, and one of the pieces of advice from her to any female actor in the film industry is: “You need to be really strong and confident.