Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 19 (PTI) Justice Hema Committee report released on Monday sheds light on the widespread and persistent sexual harassment faced by women in the Malayalam cinema industry, with many alleging they were subjected to unwanted advances even before commencing work. The report highlighted the widespread nature of the issue, sparking concerns about the safety and well-being of female professionals in the industry. The much-awaited report of the Justice Hema Committee, the government appointed panel in 2019 that studied issues faced by women in the Malayalam film industry, comprises explosive accounts of harassment, exploitation, and ill-treatment being faced by women.
The copy of the report was given to the media under the RTI Act after five years of its submission to the government. In a series of shocking and shameful revelations, the report stated that female actors faced harassment, including instances where the doors of their rooms were knocked on by intoxicated individuals in the film industry. Many of them, who suffered sexual harassment, were reluctant to complain about this to the police due to fear, it said.
"The sky is full of mysteries, with the twinkling stars and the beautiful moon. But scientific investigation revealed that the stars do not twinkle, nor does the moon look beautiful," the report said. "Do not trust what you see; even salt looks like sugar," the opening lines of the report said.
The women actors who are ready to compromise are give.