Nani Reacts To Hema Committee Report On Sexual Abuse In Mollywood: Don't See It Happening On My Sets

Hema Committee Report: On August 19. the Justice Hema Committee report was finally released and unveiled shocking revelations. The list details 17 key problems faced by women professionals in the Malayalam film industry. The 233-page report, perhaps the first such for any film industry in India, details the power nexus in the Malayalam cinema industry and lays bare the multiple levels of exploitation faced by women in it. Telugu actor Nani is one of the first actors to react to the study.

Where is this happening?, Nani questions Hema Committee report

In the aftermath of an assault case on an actress involving actor Dileep in 2017, the Kerala government appointed a panel to study issues of sexual harassment and gender inequality. Reacting to the same Nani told PTI in an interview, “When I read this thing, it breaks my heart. But I don't see this happening on my sets or anywhere around me. I'm sure it's the same case with a lot of mainstream films (as) everybody's working towards something very serious.”

He added, “There might have been something, but it never came to my notice on the location or everybody's a little careful around us. So, when I read something like this, I'm like, ‘Where is this happening?.”

Nani hopes for a positive change in the future

The actor, who is in Mumbai to promote his upcoming film Surya’s Saturday, said, "Every single person has to set the right example of how it should be at the workplace or anywhere.” Nani, however, said the new generation of actors, whether men or women, come with a different attitude in the business and hopefully they will bring about a positive change.

"I see a lot of change in the next generation. When I see these young ladies or someone who's newly joining the cinema, they are not like the ones who have been around for 20 years. I'm seeing a lot more maturity, a lot more professionalism and I'm hopeful that things are going to get better from here,” he said. Nani, 40, is known for his work in movies such as Gentleman, Jersey, Shyam Singha Roy, Dasara and Hi Nanna.

(With inputs from PTI)