Hema Justice Commission “urgently needed” to stop abuse: Khushbu

The ‘MeToo’ moment that is sweeping through “our industry breaks you,” the senior actor said in a post on ‘X.’ “Kudos to the women who stood their ground and emerged victorious. The #HemaCommittee was much needed to put a stop to the abuse. But will it do that?,” the BJP leader added.

The Justice Hema Committee was set up by the Kerala government after the 2017 actress assault case and its report revealed cases of harassment and exploitation of women in the Malayalam cinema industry. It has exposed exploitation and abuse of women, which has led to many female actors coming forward with allegations of harassment by their male colleagues and other men in the film industry.

“Abuse, asking for sexual favors and expecting women to compromise to gain a foothold or accelerate their careers are prevalent in every field. Why is a woman expected to go through the grind alone? While men also face it, it is only women who bear the burden to a limited extent,” says Sundar.

The fear of shaming, victim blaming and questions like “why did you do it” or “what made you do it” break the woman. “The victim may be a stranger to you or me, but she needs our support, a listening ear and emotional support from all of us. When we ask why she didn’t come out sooner, we have to consider her circumstances, not everyone has the privilege to speak out,” she said.

“I implore all men to stand behind the victim and show their unwavering support,” she added.