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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.