The survivor's statement had been recorded by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the sexual harassment allegations raised against the several influential men in the Malayalam film industry in the wake of the Hema Committee report.
Producer Ektaa R Kapoor, who attended the trailer launch event of her upcoming movie 'The Buckingham Murders on Tuesday, has shared her concerns regarding the recent Justice Hema Committee Report and opened up about the need for more women in leadership roles to create safer environments.
Malayalam Film Director Ranjith Balakrishnan has approached the Kerala High Court for granting him anticipatory bail on an alleged sexual harassment complaint against him by Bengali actor Sreelekha Mitra.
Last month, a redacted version of the Justice Hema Committee report on harassment faced by women in the Malayalam cinema industry was made public. It contains shocking accounts alleging harassment, exploitation, and ill-treatment of women professionals.
Mitra announced her decision on Sunday morning, citing the recent turmoil in her life and the intense media scrutiny surrounding the allegations as reasons for her break.
Veteran actor Mammootty on Sunday shared his thoughts on the ongoing controversy in the Malayalam film industry following the sexual harassment allegation made by actresses and also reacted to the Justice Hema Committee report that was recently made public.
The lawyer of Malayalam actor and CPI(M) MLA M Mukesh has said that his client is ready to cooperate with the police investigation in the case registered against him in connection with sexual harassment allegations levelled by a woman actor.
The Human Rights Council of Balochistan has strongly condemned the persistent harassment, detention, and enforced disappearances of journalists and social activists by Pakistani forces.
Malayalam film director Joshy Joseph reacted to the ongoing controversy following sexual harassment allegations made by actresses against several prominent figures in the industry.