AMMA supports Aamir Khan, Akshay Kumar's stance following #MeToo movement; criticises Siddique's statement
6 years, 2 months ago

AMMA supports Aamir Khan, Akshay Kumar's stance following #MeToo movement; criticises Siddique's statement

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AMMA member Jagadeesh said that Siddique had called for a press meet without the permission of other members and now they ‘regret’ whatever was said Following actor Siddique’s recent press meet where he continued supporting Dileep, the Malayalam actor accused in a 2017 rape and abduction case, it seems other AMMA members have distanced themselves from Siddique. AMMA secretary Siddique, in a hastily called for press meet, slammed both Aamir Khan and Akshay Kumar for stepping away from projects which had people accused of sexual harassment in the wake of the #MeToo uprising in India. “Siddique called for a press meet without the permission of the Executive Committee of AMMA, where he said the stand taken by Akshay Kumar and Aamir Khan was wrong. Describing Kumar and Khan’s step as a “bold” one, Jagadeesh added that the decision was “equivalent to asking an idol to step aside.” Siddique, in his earlier press meet, had claimed that the Women in Cinema Collective was “misusing” the #MeToo movement.

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‘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  

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Actor-Kerala Minister KB Ganesh Kumar refrains from commenting on alleged sexual misconduct in Malayalam film industry
4 months, 2 weeks ago

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The Hindu  

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Actor Siddique resigns as AMMA General Secretary over sexual assault allegations
4 months, 3 weeks ago

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Op India  

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Malayalam actor Siddique quits AMMA general secretary post over rape allegation
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Malayalam actor Siddique quits AMMA general secretary post over rape allegation

Hindustan Times  

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Malayalam Actor Siddique Resigns As AMMA General Secretary Amid Allegations Of Rape
4 months, 3 weeks ago

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ABP News  

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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  

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5 years, 4 months ago

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Firstpost  

Tanushree Dutta had spoken against Aamir Khan, who has boarded the cast of upcoming Gulshan Kumar biopic, Mogu l. Subhash Kapoor, who was involved in a sexual assault case last year, is the director of the film. He had said that the Aamir Khan Productions “strongly condemns any act of sexual harassment”. The Dangal actor had told Hindustan Times that …

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

Mohanlal on #MeToo: It is a fad

India Today  

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Op India  

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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 …

After Aamir Khan's Mogul exit, Ekta Kapoor reportedly removes Subhash Kapoor from ALTBalaji show The Verdict
6 years, 3 months ago

After Aamir Khan's Mogul exit, Ekta Kapoor reportedly removes Subhash Kapoor from ALTBalaji show The Verdict

Firstpost  

Aamir Khan announced he would step away from producing Mogul, which was to be directed by Subhash Kapoor. Two days after Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao announced that they would step away from producing Mogul, scheduled to be directed by Subhash Kapoor in the wake of the sexual harassment allegations levelled against the director, Ekta Kapoor has reportedly sacked Subhash …

Aamir Khan backs out of producing Mogul owing to sexual assault case against director Subhash Kapoor
6 years, 3 months ago

Aamir Khan backs out of producing Mogul owing to sexual assault case against director Subhash Kapoor

Firstpost  

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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 …

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 …

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