Actor Parvathy Thiruvothu has publicly criticised the Kerala government for its continued delay in implementing the recommendations of the Hema Committee report — a document submitted over five years ago to address systemic issues faced by women in the Malayalam film industry.In a strongly worded Instagram story, the acclaimed actor expressed frustration at the lack of progress and directly questioned Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on the current status of the report’s implementation.
“It’s ONLY been 5 and a half years”: Parvathy’s sarcasm hits hard
Highlighting the prolonged inaction, Parvathy wrote, “Now can we focus on the ACTUAL reason this committee was formed? Putting policies in place to help make regulations in the industry?” She followed it with a sarcastic jab, stating, “No need to rush as it’s ONLY been 5 and a half years since the report was submitted.” Her remarks come amid reports that the Special Investigation Team (SIT), which was probing matters linked to the committee’s findings, may be preparing to close some of the cases — though no official confirmation has been made.
Hema Committee’s relevance beyond individual cases
Parvathy’s comments echo the sentiment of many in the film fraternity who believe the core purpose of the Hema Committee has been sidelined. Film editor and Women in Cinema Collective (WCC) member Bina Paul also criticised the government’s inaction, emphasising that the report highlights deeper structural issues and not just individual complaints. The committee, led by veteran actor Hema, was formed to assess the working conditions of women in the Malayalam film industry after a series of serious allegations surfaced.
“Not easy to read, but necessary”: Parvathy on report’s impact
In an earlier interview with NDTV, Parvathy described the report as difficult but essential reading. “I am not okay with the findings,” she said, calling it a beginning rather than a conclusion. She stressed that it’s time for more people to speak up and ensure the findings don’t gather dust.
