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Malayalam actress Parvathy Thiruvothu of the film 'Kaariv Kaariv Single' fame has given her statement on the dissolution of the Malayalam Movie Artistes Association (AMMA).
The actress called it a cowardly act and said that there is dictatorship in the film association. She also said that once she too had happily resigned from this association because people are not allowed to speak there.
Parvati made her Bollywood debut with Irrfan Khan starrer 'Qarib Qarib Single'.
Last Tuesday, 17 members including AMMA President and South superstar Mohanlal resigned from their posts. The decision to dissolve the association was taken after the Hema Committee report was released.
A case has been filed against three AMMA members – actors Siddiqui and Baburaj and director Ranjit after a sexual harassment complaint was filed against them.
He resigned when he had to answer: Parvati
In an interview to Barkha Dutt, the actress said, 'After hearing the news of resignation of 17 members of the association, the first thing that came to my mind was that this is such a cowardly act. All these members resigned from the post when they had to answer many questions to the media.'
On August 27, 17 members of AMMA, including South superstar Mohanlal, resigned. With this, the entire association was dissolved.
'They had welcomed the main accused'
The actress further said, 'It would have been nice if they had at least worked with the government and resolved this matter but this is the same executive committee which had once welcomed the main accused (actor Dileep) in the sexual abuse case.'
'Nobody cares about our career and mental health issues'
While talking on this matter, Parvati also called the government careless. The actress said, 'The government is also giving very irresponsible statements. It is saying that if women have any complaint, they should file an FIR and come forward.
Is it only women's responsibility for everything? After doing this, do you take the responsibility that you will give us justice? You are asking us to come out openly… no one cares about our career, life and mental health issues.
On the work front, Parvathy was seen in the recently released film 'Tangallan'.
I myself have been a part of AMMA: Parvathy
On this occasion, the actress also told that she was also once a part of this association. Parvati said, 'This is not surprising for me. I myself have been a part of AMMA and I have seen how they work. I happily resigned at that time.'
Justice Hema submitted the report to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on August 19.
Hema Committee report came out on 19 August
These days there is a lot of turmoil in the Malayalam film industry. On 19 August, Justice Hema Committee submitted a 233-page report to the Kerala government, in which it came to light that many big artists were exploiting the film industry.
Since then, many famous actresses have accused well-known actors and filmmakers of sexual harassment, rape and sexual abuse.
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