Actor Suparna Anand shocked to see Mohanlal and Mammootty’s silence amid Hema Committee Report row

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Actor Suparna Anand shocked to see Mohanlal and Mammootty's silence amid Hema Committee Report row

As a woman who has navigated the tumultuous waters of the Malayalam film industry, I find myself deeply moved by Suparna Anand’s courage to speak out about her experiences. Her four-year journey within our industry was cut short due to the relentless pressures that have plagued it for ages – the insidious presence of the casting couch.

Suparna Anand, the popular Malayalam actress recognized for her role in Vaishali, has stepped up to recount her challenging experiences. In a recent conversation, she revealed the hardships she faced within the Malayalam film industry. Additionally, she voiced surprise at the lack of response from Mohanlal and Mammootty regarding the findings of the Hema Committee report.

As reported by Onmanorama, she stated that it’s unnecessary to ponder why someone might respond after a gap of 34 years. She worked in the Malayalam film industry for just four years, but felt compelled to depart due to the internal pressures within the film industry. The casting couch has been prevalent since time began.

In simpler terms, Suparna continued her criticism of Mukesh, the actor-turned-politician, for refusing to step down as an MLA even after being charged in a sexual assault case. Furthermore, she expressed her solidarity with the women who spoke out during the controversy surrounding the Hema Committee report.

Simultaneously, Mohanlal relinquished his position as President of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA) on August 27. Concurrently, the entire committee also chose to vacate their posts due to the severe MeToo accusations against several prominent figures in Mollywood.

After the publication of the Hema Committee report, individuals from AMMA’s administrative committee were subjected to scrutiny across various media platforms due to sexual misconduct accusations. Consequently, the existing leadership of AMMA has chosen to accept moral accountability and have stepped down as a group.

In the following two months, a fresh leadership team will be chosen to govern. During this interim period, AMMA’s activities will carry on under the supervision of the current, outgoing governing body.

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2024-08-30 17:23