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Alleppey Ashraf is the latest to share an account of the challenges and dangers faced by women working in the industry.

Actor Alleppey Ashraf claims WCC member withheld harrowing hotel experience from Justice Hema Committee: 'A man entered her room while she was sleeping'

October 29, 2024 6:03 pm

Alleppey Ashraf further claimed that the survivor later requested to withdraw her complaint and close the case, asking others who knew about the incident to keep it confidential.

The WCC also criticised those who deny the issues highlighted in the Hema Committee report and raised by survivors, dismissing them with statements like "What problem? There is no problem!"

WCC proposes Cinema Code of Conduct to eliminate sexual harassment and gender, caste and class-based discrimination in Malayalam film industry

September 08, 2024 3:39 pm

The WCC also criticised those who deny the issues highlighted in the Hema Committee report and raised by survivors, dismissing them with statements like "What problem? There is no problem!"

The mass resignation of Mohanlal and other AMMA office-bearers, without addressing the Justice Hema Committee’s findings or the allegations against many members, is being viewed by many as a form of escapism.

AMMA downfall: After six years of witch-hunts and ridicule, WCC is proven right — only the extent remains to be seen

August 27, 2024 9:06 pm

The mass resignation of Mohanlal and other AMMA executive committee members, without addressing the Justice Hema Committee’s findings or the allegations against many members, is being viewed by many as a form of escapism.

Women in cinema Collective respond to Justice hema Committee Report

Justice Hema Committee Report: ‘Members of WCC are banned because they speak out against atrocities in cinema’

August 19, 2024 8:25 pm

The report revealed that the film industry is quick to ostracise the vocal members of the WCC simply because they want to “lead a peaceful life” and choose less “problematic” options.

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Award-winning film editor Bina Paul dubs The Kerala Story as 'factually wrong', says cinema continues to be a boys' club

June 02, 2023 6:47 pm

Award-winning film editor Bina Paul recently stressed the necessity to ensure a safe and secure space for women in the field.

Minister P Rajeeve says WCC recommended not to publish Hema Commission report, WCC refutes minister's claims

May 02, 2022 3:19 pm

P Rajeeve said that WCC did not want the committee report to be published but wanted the recommendations mentioned by the committee to be implemented.

Happy Birthday Parvathy: A fighter onscreen and off it

April 07, 2022 5:53 pm

On Parvathy's birthday, here's looking at how the actor became a harbinger of change in Malayalam film industry.

'Not only about sexual harassment, industry's work culture doesn't maintain gender equality': Anjali Menon

January 13, 2022 7:13 pm

Director Anjali Menon, part of Women in Cinema Collective, demands implementation of POSH and release of Hema commission report.

Revathy slams Mohanlal's #MeToo comments, rues lack of sensitivity

November 22, 2018 3:52 pm

Mohanlal has come under fire for his recent comments on the #MeToo movement. His remarks have irked many, including seasoned actor-filmmaker Revathy.

WCC moves Kerala HC against state govt, film bodies for noncompliance of women's safety regulations

October 25, 2018 3:12 pm

In a statement, the Women in Cinema Collective (WCC) has alleged that the Malayalam film industry has not benefited from the PoSH Act due to the noncompliance of the film organisations with the law.