Hema committee reveals 17 forms of exploitation in Malayalam film industry

On Monday, the much-awaited Justice Hema Committee report—which looks at concerns and working conditions for women in the Malayalam film industry—was finally released to the public. After being first presented to the government in 2019, the report was kept secret for almost five years. There has been a lot of discussion since the 235-page document—65 of which were redacted to preserve individual privacy—was made public.