Parvathy Thiruvothu calls out Kerala government over delay of action on Hema Committee report

Parvathy

Malayalam actress Parvathy Thiruvothu called out the state Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan over his government’s delay in the Hema Committee report, which she said has been submitted 5 years ago.

Last year, the Justice Hema Committee Report brought attention to the pervasive and ongoing sexual harassment that women in Malayalam film industry endured. This revelation caused quite a stir.

Actress Parvathy Thiruvothu has criticised the government's reluctance to act on the report's, and on Monday she tagged the Chief Minister of Kerala in an Instagram story in which she made the accusation.

Taking to her Instagram Stories, she wrote: “Now can we focus on the ACTUAL reason this committee was formed? Putting policies in place to help make regulations in the industry? What is happening with that? No rush, eh? It’s only been five and a half years since the report was submitted.”

Also Read: Allu Arjun's son Ayaan gets emotional as Virat Kohli's RCB wins IPL 2025 trophy, says 'I got into cricket because of Kohli' -watch

There was a report in The Hindu on June 3, which said that the Kerala Police has decided to drop all the cases which were reported from the Hema Committee report talking about sexual misconduct in the indusyry. “According to official sources, despite repeated summons by both the SIT and the court, the survivors declined to provide statements in connection with the cases,” added the report.

Shocking allegations of sexual harassment, exploitation, and other forms of mistreatment against women in Malayalam cinema were detailed in the Hema Committee report, which brought attention to the problem.

According to the report, female performers in the film business experienced harassment, including drunk people pounding on their hotel doors. Actually, a lot of women were afraid to speak up, so they didn't. Additionally, it stated that younger artists are treated 'worse than slaves in Malayalam film industry,' and that basic conveniences like women's restrooms are lacking.