The Malayalam film industry is in shock after the Hema Committee report came out. Many actresses have revealed the sexual abuse they faced, which has taken the entire film industry by surprise. After the Hema Committee report, the MeToo Movement 2.O has started in the Malayalam industry. Now actress Swara Bhaskar has also reacted to this matter. Swara Bhaskar has shared her views on the Hema Committee report. According to the actress, showbiz has always been a patriarchal power system, where if a woman speaks, she is termed a troublemaker.
Swara Bhaskar’s reaction on the Hema Committee report
The Justice Hema Committee report on sexual abuse in the Malayalam film industry has caused a stir in the entire industry and every day female artists of the industry are coming forward to express their views on it. Swara Bhaskar is the first artist from the Hindi film industry to react to the MeToo movement that started in the Malayalam industry.
Power is misused
After reading the 223-page report of the Hema Committee, Swara Bhaskar has reacted to it. The actress wrote- ‘Are other language industries in India also talking about such things? Until we face the inconvenient truths that we all know exist all around us, the current abuse of power will continue to be borne by those who are vulnerable. Reading the committee’s report is heartbreaking. It is even more heartbreaking because it is well known. Maybe not every detail and every nuance, but the big picture of what women have testified is well known to everyone.’
Showbiz is a male-centric industry – Swara Bhaskar
Swara Bhaskar further writes in her post- ‘Showbiz is a male-centric industry and there has always been a patriarchal power system here. This is a different mindset, which is very sensitive and risky. Every day of production-shoot, and even pre and post-production days, are days when the meter is running and money is being spent. No one likes interruption. Even if the interrupter has raised her voice for what is morally right. It is much more convenient and financially viable to continue.’
People around turn their backs – Swara
Swara further wrote – ‘Showbiz is not just patriarchal, it is also dominating. Successful actors, directors and producers are given the status of gods and whatever they do is considered right. If they do something wrong, everyone around ignores it. If someone makes too much noise and does not let an issue go, they are labelled a ‘trouble maker’ and they have to suffer the consequences.’ Let us tell you, on August 19, the Kerala government had to release the 223-page Hema Committee report.
