"Never Ran Away, Not Part Of Power Group": Mohanlal's Top 10 Quotes On Hema Committee Report

Malayalam actor Mohanlal today addressed the latest developments regarding the revelations following the release of the Hema Committee report. The actor was criticised for resigning his position as the president of AMMA, the actors’ association since the revelations started to come in recent days. Mohanlal responded to the media by saying that the responsible would be punished and everyone from the industry couldn’t be blamed for the incidents happening followed by the release of the Hema Committee report.

Hema Committee report: Top 10 Mohanlal quotes

• “I haven’t run away to anywhere. I was busy with my personal affairs. I was in Bombay and Gujarat, and I was busy with the work of my debut directorial. My wife was admitted to the hospital for surgery.”
• “I am not part of a power group. I am not that kind of person”
• “This is a big industry. Let these issues of AMMA-WCC go. Let’s talk of Malayalam cinema.”
• “You all know us. How come we all turned strangers to you (after the report was released).”
• “Over 10,000 work in this organisation. If things are not happening properly, many will miss their pensions.”
• “We decided that let us step away from the organisation. Many are saying things have to be done differently. Let them come. Let the general body elect them.”
• “Hema Committee report is a good decision by the government. Many from other industries have asked for such reports.”
• “This should become a big movement. I suggest such reports should come from all wakes of life, from all the areas. One organisation or one person should not be crucified.”
• “If there is proper evidence, a culprit must be punished. This will be the opinion of all from the Malayalam cinema, I believe.”
• “This is a good time for Malayalam and South films. This industry should not be destroyed.”

He acknowledged the Hema Committee report’s recommendations, which can help the film industry move forward positively and urged individuals to report troubles to the police rather than crucifying one organisation ensuring the need for equal justice for all.

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The Hema Committee was established in 2017 to investigate the challenges faced by women in the Malayalam cinema industry, especially in the wake of a sexual assault case involving actor Dileep. The committee was chaired by retired High Court judge Justice Hema, along with veteran actor Sharada and former IAS officer KB Valsala Kumari.

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Their report, which was submitted in 2019, brought to light the pervasive sexual harassment experienced by women in the industry. It particularly highlighted incidents where female actors faced unwanted advances before even beginning work. The report was made public last week.

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