Ernakulam SP G Poonguzhali Reacts to Hema Committee Report on Malayalam Film Industry
Ernakulam SP G Poonguzhali announced that the Special Investigation Team (SIT) has taken statements from victims of sexual harassment in the Malayalam film industry. A detailed statement has been issued to various police stations for necessary legal action. Once FIRs are filed, the cases will be transferred to the SIT for further investigation.
Actor Sonia Malhar Shares Her Experience
Actor Sonia Malhar revealed shocking incidents of mistreatment and exploitation during her early career. She mentioned an incident on a film set in Thodupuzha where she was treated differently due to her social work background.
Mohanlal Resigns as AMMA President
On August 27, actor Mohanlal resigned as the president of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA) following the Hema Committee report. He and all executive members stepped down after allegations of sexual harassment against some members.
Minu Muneer’s Allegations
On August 26, actor Minu Muneer accused several co-stars, including M Mukesh, Jayasurya, Maniyanpilla Raju, and Idavela Babu, of verbal and physical abuse during film shoots.
Doubts Revealed
Ernakulam -: Ernakulam is a district in the state of Kerala, India. It is known for its main city, Kochi, which is a major port city.
SP -: SP stands for Superintendent of Police. It is a high-ranking officer in the police department responsible for maintaining law and order in a district.
G Poonguzhali -: G Poonguzhali is the name of the Superintendent of Police in Ernakulam. She is a senior police officer involved in this case.
Hema Committee -: The Hema Committee is a group formed to investigate issues of sexual harassment in the Malayalam film industry. It was named after its head, Justice Hema.
Malayalam Film Industry -: The Malayalam film industry, also known as Mollywood, is the segment of Indian cinema dedicated to producing movies in the Malayalam language, primarily spoken in Kerala.
SIT -: SIT stands for Special Investigation Team. It is a group of police officers assigned to investigate serious crimes.
Sonia Malhar -: Sonia Malhar is an actor in the Malayalam film industry who has shared her experiences of being mistreated.
Mohanlal -: Mohanlal is a famous actor in the Malayalam film industry. He resigned as president of AMMA after the Hema Committee report.
AMMA -: AMMA stands for Association of Malayalam Movie Artists. It is an organization for actors in the Malayalam film industry.
Minu Muneer -: Minu Muneer is another actor in the Malayalam film industry who has accused several co-stars of harassment.
FIR -: FIR stands for First Information Report. It is a document prepared by the police when they receive information about a crime.