Mollywood Exposed: Has The Hema Committee Report Brought Out The Truth?

Published On: August 20, 2024 - Five years after submission, the explosive K. Hema Committee Report on the Malayalam film industry has finally been made public. The 255-page document uncovers shocking accounts of sexual exploitation, illegal bans, discrimination, substance abuse, and appalling working conditions faced by women in the industry. In this episode of The News9 Plus Show, Kartikeya Sharma delves into the grim realities exposed, drawing parallels with the broader Indian film industry. Is the Malayalam film industry's dark side an isolated case, or is it reflective of deeper issues in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi cinema as well? Joining the discussion are Fawzia Fatima, Cinematographer and founder of IWCC, who was part of the Hema Committee, Ayyappa Prasad, Independent Filmmaker, Anti-Rape Activist Yogita Bayana, and colleague Geeta Datta in the studio.