- The K. Hema Committee report on the Malayalam film industry exposes widespread issues, including sexual exploitation, illegal bans, discrimination, drug and alcohol abuse, wage disparity, and inhuman working conditions.
- The report is released five years after submission without revealing the names of witnesses and accused.
- The report confirms the existence of the “casting couch” practice, with sexual harassment starting even before women enter the industry, often initiated by well-known figures in exchange for roles.
Dig Deeper: Read about various provisions of the Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace Act, 2013 and Vishakha guidelines.
