Shocking revelations: Hema Justice Committee discovers extensive sexual harassment in Malayalam cinema

The Justice Hema Committee report released on Monday reveals that the extent of sexual harassment in the Malayalam cinema industry is alarmingly high. There are numerous stories of unwanted advances faced by women even before they get into the workforce.

This long-awaited report, commissioned by the government in 2019, exposes widespread harassment, exploitation and abuse of female professionals.

Shocking revelations detail cases where drunken individuals harassed female actors, leaving many victims fearful of reprisals and refraining from reporting to the police. The report calls for FIRs against crimes in the industry, which is allegedly run by a ‘criminal gang’.

(With input from agencies.)