The Hema Committee report has rocked Malayalam cinema and a spillover effect is being seen in other industries as well. In Tamil Nadu, actor Radhika Sarathkumar has been very outspoken about this issue and demanded that her colleagues in the Tamil film industry must openly discuss such issues, including the male members of the fraternity. (Also Read – Salman Khan's ex Somy Ali reacts to Hema Committee report, talks about 'Bollywood's culture of hero worship and secrecy' ) Meanwhile, the Nadigar Sangam (Tamil Nadu Actors’ Association) has established a committee to address sexual harassment issues in Tamil cinema.
The committee will be chaired by actor Rohini, who stated recently that complaints will be shared with the cyber police and anyone found guilty of sexual assault will be banned from the Tamil film industry for five years. Aishwarya on logistical needs on film sets Speaking exclusively to Hindustan Times, award-winning actor Aishwarya Rajesh stated, “I have been in the film industry for 12 years now and there have been so many changes we see in the world around us. One of the first issues that should be addressed, I believe as a woman actor, is the facility of proper toilets when we go for outdoor shoots.
As the lead actress, I might get a vanity van with all the facilities, but what about the other women who work in the film as character artists, etc? They suffer because there are no facilities and as a woman, it’s very tough when you’re on a long outdoor s.