Parvathy Thiruvothu Slams Delay In Action On Hema Committee Report: 'No Rush, Eh?'
Parvathy Thiruvothu has voiced her frustration over the inaction on the findings of the Justice Hema Committee Report, which had exposed sexual harassment within the Malayalam film industry.
Actor Parvathy Thiruvothu has voiced her frustration over the long-standing inaction on the findings of the Justice Hema Committee Report, which had exposed the deeply rooted issue of sexual harassment within the Malayalam film industry. Taking to Instagram on Monday, she called out the Kerala government for dragging its feet on implementing the recommendations of the report, which was tabled more than five years ago.
What Parvathy Thiruvothu wrote?
Parvathy tagged Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in her Instagram Stories and 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.”
Her remarks come at a time when the state administration is facing mounting criticism over its sluggish response to one of the most critical reports to emerge from the Malayalam film industry in recent years.
Police drops cases linked to the report
Earlier this week, The Hindu reported that the Kerala Police had decided to drop cases that emerged from the Hema Committee findings. According to the report, official sources stated that multiple survivors had chosen not to record statements, despite repeated summons by both the Special Investigation Team (SIT) and the court. As a result, authorities have opted not to pursue the complaints further.
The move has drawn concern from many in the industry and beyond, especially given the severity of the allegations brought to light by the committee.
Hema Committee Report
The Hema Committee, led by retired judge Justice Hema, was established to investigate the working conditions of women in Malayalam cinema. When it was made public in 2023, it sent shockwaves through the industry.
The report documented grim details of harassment and abuse, including incidents where female artists were harassed in their hotel rooms by intoxicated colleagues, and countless women admitted they were too afraid to speak up due to fear of backlash.
Beyond the abuse, the report also spotlighted the appalling lack of infrastructure and basic facilities for women on film sets. It stated that many junior artists were treated “worse than slaves,” and highlighted the absence of proper toilets and secure spaces for female crew members and performers.
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