A five-year investigation reveals disturbing details of exploitation in the Malayalam Film Industry. Curious about the full story? Check out the video above for all the shocking details.
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00:00The Justice Hema Committee has unveiled a shocking report after a five-year investigation
00:05into the Malayalam film industry, exposing widespread sexual harassment and exploitation
00:10faced by female actors.
00:12The findings have sparked outrage among the public and government alike.
00:16The report released on Monday was handed over to the government and shared with the media
00:20under the RTI Act.
00:21The 296-page report highlights cruel incidents of the harassment that occur even before projects
00:28begin.
00:29Malayalam actors often face unwanted advances, including being approached by intoxicated
00:34individuals on set.
00:35While many victims have remained silent out of fear, some have bravely come forward to
00:40share their experiences under the report.
00:43One of the most alarming revelations is that actresses who resist the casting couch are
00:47frequently blacklisted, while others are pressured into compromising their dignity to secure
00:52roles.
00:53The report also hints that the Malayalam film industry is under the control of a criminal
00:57gang.
00:58To respond to these findings, the Cultural Affairs Minister announced plans for a cinema
01:02conclave to address these issues, while opposition Congress criticised the government for delaying
01:08the release of the report.
01:09The Committee's findings underscore the urgent need for action to protect the safety
01:14and dignity of women in the Malayalam film industry.