Hema Committee Report | Rima Kallingal | Faye D’Souza

[@sarahkumkumapoovu]

Faye, thanks for another terrific interview. It’s incredible that Rima stood behind this cause, fully aware that it would put her own career in jeopardy. And she’s a prolific actor, at the peak of her career. The WCC is truly blessed to have fearless and compassionate leaders like Rima, Parvathy, Bina, Deedi (among others) to drive the cause forward, relentlessly.

[@anitanair8677]

À😊😊😊😊

[@Batmanwithcheese]

So allegations against rima is false but allegations against the actors are true , isnt it? Got it

[@soumyajoy5302]

Thank you so much Faye for doing this! It’s so hurtful yet so relatable when Rima says that “we want people to believe us”! I hope this is a new beginning to a better world!

[@sajitdaniel]

Very true

[@bottlee200]

*People of kerala will stand with the survivors* ✊✊✊

[@Hey_Swa]

Let's call people of India. Such incident would not be limited Malayalam Cinema. I'm sure it would happening other industries as well. We are grateful to Malayalam artists to come forward. Malayalam Cinema is the leader of India Cinema in every sense. I hope other would also get inspired to address this filthy topic. Let's stand together! ✊️✊️✊️

[@cherianmanamel]

This is not new....it's been happening for years infect it was the industry standard. Now what happens at coprates...? It's an open secret.

[@AR__S.L]

​yes... Stand together @@Hey_Swa

[@augustineka5812]

All my super heroes of Malayalam Film Industry have been caught by the daring women artists and the media. I look down with utter shame as once I adored and watched these heros' bullsit dramas. My Big salute to these young women artists for their courageous stand which will benefit the young artists who are going to take film as their career.

[@anilsreedhar1973]

i stopped watching dilip's movies after his involvement in the rape of that actress.

[@satyamforever]

To own up a mistake is progress. I too feel shameful for those who had the guts to exploit others and disappointed at those so called heroes who escaped by resigning like cowards from the film body to avoid taking action on the perpetrators

[@sajitdaniel]

It's a privilege to belong to a land where women like Rima and the members of the Women in Cinema Collective (WCC) stand tall, challenging the status quo. The reality is stark: women face rampant discrimination and sexual assaults in their workplaces, and it's time we confront this naked truth. With the Hema Commission's findings now public, the veil has been lifted on the power structures that have long suppressed voices seeking justice in the Malayalam film industry. This is not just a moment for reflection but a turning point. We hold our breath, hoping for a sweeping, diabolical change-not just in cinema, but across every field where women are employed. The time for silence is over. We demand accountability, respect, and an end to the toxic culture that has been allowed to fester for far too long. We believe in you and stand with you as you all go against the tide.

[@ReshmiPhillip]

Excellent.. And coming from a man. If everyone is educated well and right, they might learn to distinguish right and wrong..a lot seems to be learned behaviour led by the perpetrators and it's become a culture. We need to change the whole mindset remembering that our daughters might want to go into the field and then what? Live in fear that ninety nine percent she will be accepted for saying yes and rejected for saying no and she is left with very little choice to be in her choice of career? Actresses (and actors) need to feel safe and feel they are in the arts to be creative and another agenda should not even be in the picture.. Just like I never have to be concerned when I go into my schools to teach. Let every one who abuses now at least refrain out of fear of being 'exposed' even if not on sound moral judgement. Let there be changes.

[@sasikunnathur9967]

പിണറായിയും എൽ ഡി എഫും പിന്തുണ നൽകും. ഉറപ്പാണ് പിണറായി

[@sajitdaniel]

It's really immaterial if it's coming from a male or female-it's about the dynamic between the oppressed and the oppressor. As a civilization, we've made significant strides, moving far beyond the days of misogyny and male chauvinism. Yet, culturally, we still cling to regressive and backward views.The right to equality and a safe workplace is fundamental. Unfortunately, safety concerns persist across industries. Now that the spotlight is on the glamorous world of film, we're finally talking about it. Truly hope that at least one step towards betterment is strided because of this movement.

[@cyrilabraham1776]

I salute WCC for the bold step they took. It's utterly disgusting that the Kerala government sat on the Committee Report for nearly 5 years. India is hardly a safe space for women at so many levels. Their abhorrent plight is in the news every single day. Indians may not change, but there can be, I hope, some legal measures with teeth that allow women to seek redressal of concerns that pose a threat to their wellbeing.

[@gulfstarsameer6352]

താങ്ങൾ താഴെ പറഞ്ഞ അഭിപ്രായതിൽ യോജിക്കുന്നു എങ്കിൽ ഒരു വീഡിയോ ചെയുക. പുതിയ സംഘടന രുപികരിക്കണം അമ്മ വിളിമാറ്റി K. A. L. A എന്ന് ആകണം. Kerala Artists Legal Authority under Kerala Government. മാത്രമല്ല ഇൻവെസ്റ്റർസ് (PRODUCERS) ന് സേഫ്റ്റിയും ഉറപ്പാക്കം. അതോടെ ആർട്ടിസ്റ്റിന്റെ കളികൾ ഇല്ലാതെയാകും. ശെരിയെങ്കിൽ അടി Like Now

[@indrasubramaniam9579]

@@cyrilabraham1776 Excellently worded!

[@ganeshthirunavukkarasu7215]

Are you from india or gulf? Your name suggest you are from Kerala. When you say Indians , you include yourself and your family?

[@cyrilabraham1776]

@@ganeshthirunavukkarasu7215 What's the relevance of your inquiry? Does it change the content of what I've said?

[@ganeshthirunavukkarasu7215]

@@cyrilabraham1776 Yes it changes and can you tell me which part of the world is safer for women ? And when you said india is not safe for women, I want to know which part of the world is safe for women so that we can emulate ? And also Kerala was very progressive before this hema committe report and now all the shit is out. So kindly recommend a nation which is safer for women . Chuthie entire world is unsafe for women and india is not so specific . Further mallus who cleans Arabs dirts know how women are treated over there 😁😁🤣🤣🤣😁😁😁😂😂😂😁😁🤣😁😁😁

[@meetroms]

“It's not just the Malayalam Cinema industry-every Indian state's cinema likely has similar stories to tell. I feel proud that the Malayalam Cinema fraternity is courageous enough to bring these issues to light. We shouldn't dismiss Malayalam Cinema, especially when it's producing masterpieces recognized worldwide. The troublemakers are just a few individuals from a particular association who have been in power for a long time and have been misusing their influence. Any workplace should be a safe one for both men and women."

[@manjulakm8062]

Agree. I am glad woman started voicing and demanding for safe workplace, which is indeed a revolution. As this male dominated world had exploited woman a lot. Time to change. Time to wake up

[@ecomatters3416]

Proud of the new generation of women...they are compensating for the meek and timid women of the previous generation .

[@sn.m]

The previous generation may not necessarily be meek. They suffered. Let us not judge them.

[@indrasubramaniam9579]

Superbly said! I knew that relentless persistence of these Brave and Courageous Women will one day break this Male Entitlement of Forcing Women to have sex and the Continuous intimidation of these vulnerable women have set things in motion! All the Reputed heroes have been unmasked! Great Effort byWCC!

[@sky0007fall]

Pinarayi Government diverting topic from Wyanadu disaster., 500 dead. Hema committe was formed in 2017. Why did not communist party release report in 2018? Communist party can survive only on sex, lies and deceit.

[@tomorrow.]

This was recorded in older generation as well. Not just new

[@22justinjacob]

Let women be safe..let schools teach children about harassment and government and higher organization should take stringent steps to punish the offenders.This should be basic and not something women have to fight for.So sad to see good actresses losing their whole career because of these reasons..

[@poornimamd]

A big thank you to @faye and @rima for a bold interview. Every woman who has been groped in a public space is rooting for you Rima. Thank you for speaking up ❤

[@rohanxdavis]

Excellent talk, more of our men need to speak up for our sisters. Whats the point of pretending to be all macho and manly when you cower in fear of speaking up for what is right. Just reminds you that supporting patriarchal systems also hurts you as a man, because you are terrified of being punished and ridiculed by other men if you stand up for women, you are terrified of being made to feel what women feel. Men, please speak up

[@mymoviechoices]

Wow Rima Kallingal talking of sexual abuse whilst her expertise being drug abuse

Rima comes across as an intelligent, fearless and graceful actor who doesn't cow down to male domination. I am certain that she lost a lots of opportunities for standing up to something that she believed in. Hats off to her for all the good work she has done along with people like Parvathy and others in WCC.

[@anjalym92]

Please don't say graceful actor lol..as an actor, she is pretty below average

[@satyamforever]

​@@anjalym92I am sure you don't watch movies and here only to comment

[@marygiju4300]

She is not only graceful, elegant and dedicated actress​@@anjalym92

[@vjayachandrannair]

She is Member of Mattanchery mafia?

[@ajaykrishnan4u1]

6 days before this interview posted the latest news please check about REMAKALIMGAL AND ASHIK ABU

[@rajkumarvishwakarmak3322]

It is very shocking to know this and appreciate the courage shown by the lady to fight the established system. Kudos to her. God bless!

[@ecomatters3416]

Well said..

[@Milshyan]

Rima is part of the team that fought and still fighting. It's Team WCC.

[@jamesserrao]

She’s so right ! A victim made to relive the horror and lawyers and police ask then such shameful questions. I am ashamed

[@ajaykrishnan4u1]

A female singer has filed a complaint against Rema Kalingal and her husband Ashik Abu, alleging that they hosted drug and sex parties in their flat, involving multiple girls. She claims that the couple is part of the drug mafia in the Malayalam film industry. Despite the severity of the allegations, this issue has not been covered by major news channels in Kerala, leading to suspicions of a hidden agenda."

[@JeffsonNathan]

This must be common all-over the nation. Men take advantage of the areas of weakness. Women are suppressed by various reasons, i.e., culture, defamation, fear of revenge, shame, and most importantly, psychological trauma

[@Mrcitizen833]

Nobody talking about the drug parties conducted by Rima and her husband!!! What about the ladies abused at her place

[@HOME-gg9xe]

😂😂😂

[@kirankevin3657]

🤣🤣🤣👌👌👌

[@kirankevin3657]

Plot twist 🤣🤣🤣

[@AnimaShankar-vm7pi]

Yes, Rima puts up her show like an angel so that her activities go unnoticed 😅

[@aminak40]

Sadly in India women do not support women. Divisions of caste, region , class interfere. Thankfully independent media ( not mainstream) is taking up this cause and holding up the mirror.

[@AFNNNNNNIiiiii]

See the fire in their eyes while talking 🔥

[@dfgsdg345]

Good to see Kerala Started .. Hope other industry do the same ..if Small flim industry can do this .. imagine how big industry like Bollywood and tamil .. telgue etcs ..

[@stylex7221]

At the moment only junior artist are coming infront...mainstream heroines need to come front and raise the voice....even now some of the big names are well protected.

[@sskumar912]

More culprits are yet to be revealed . we can expect big actors name in coming days. Main stream actresses are afraid to speak out .

[@thesarasohrabi]

They can raise but the stories would he little different in their case

[@stylex7221]

True why a successful actress would come forward and screw career....however end of the day route to become successful I'm the industry is horrific

[@kirankevin3657]

Please do a video on recent allegation...

[@resh1984dreamz]

This gang of ladies and their guts is admirable. Gives me hope for our world, knowing i have a daughter who is growing up in this world.

[@Xanadu1510AE]

When you have our Members of Parliament our lawmakers have cases against them for rape and sexual harrasment what changes can you expect!!! This will die down until the next movement! The Indian parliament and its Judiciary system needs to be dewormed first, then we can think about working down the line!

[@beenapp1009]

There should be such hema committee in every industry... bollywood, tollywood, Telugu wood, kannada...

[@manjulakm8062]

Yes

[@JeffsonNathan]

Well done, Faye. Thank you

[@sindhusubhashini6519]

Excellent. Hats off to the courage 💪

[@urmilapatankar9505]

it is amazing that these women made it happen ❤ i understand it is not easy. Telugu film industry are so smart that they dont employ Telugu heroines, they just import from mumbai so that no one unites, no one complains😢 Hats off to these malayali women

[@indrasubramaniam9579]

@@urmilapatankar9505 Exactly wrong doers know the trick to protect themselves. There are Wolves everywhere! I hope one day this Planet is ruled by Women..Definitely it would be a more Disciplined Systamatic and a more Virtuous World!

[@JeffsonNathan]

Women should stop watching movies till women's rights are respected in all India Film Industry

[@sujith.s3425]

She is the one who conduct drug parties. Such a great actress 😅

[@CygnusX1-p]

Great discussion Faye and Rima. I hope people realize that absence of “NO” is not equal to “YES” for consent. It’s a very common misconception. Most of the workplaces and schools in the US have mandatory sexual harassment classes to correct this ignorance. Unfortunately we see this in our movies too. It’s just shifting the blame to the victim.

[@nightairy]

Bravo! We believe you. We trust you.

[@shb5169]

Kudos to Kerala for being the first to clean film industry. Im sure other industries will follow this, soon or later!!!!

[@shobharajkumar6075]

Bravo Rima! God bless you all in this endeavour.

[@shisashisa8716]

No news about drug party conducted by rima and husband in her place

[@HOME-gg9xe]

😅😅😅

[@CryptoFeedBo]

Man interview with another drug criminal 😂😂 very iconic

[@HOME-gg9xe]

Yea... Good thing this here.. good content to make troll videos

[@aleyammachacko8487]

Yes Rima, we believe you... .. None of you want to say a lie regarding this, I believe...... Go forward with your friends and see whether you clean up this space and give justice to the victims.... Good luck and GOD BLESS🙏

[@jayap3557]

When the interviewer asked her if the report had named very senior artistes... the actress stuttered and gave a very disconnected response... later she just kept painting a picture about how great the malayalam film industry is... so if this is how the protestors react... the outcome is not going to be good. The bottom-most truth about malayalam or any other indian filmy so called industry is that they are just a copycat place with very little room for creativity... with a few powerful families on top who will never let go of their style of playing the game and indulge themselves n their near n dear all the time... not much can be done bcz there will always be some people who can/will do anything to get a foot inside that door...

[@nsingh2155]

Thanks Faye for bringing Rima in for this insightful conversation. Her take on the whole issue is so mature and balanced and I salute Rima for taking up this issue. I loved when she says that the Malayalam industry is democratic in its own way and yet there is more work that needs to be done in women issues. I totally agree that what a common person can do to contribute to this journey is “believe women”. Congratulations for an excellent interview with great questions.

[@PalkiNagarkar]

Why is media focused on kolkata and kerala only? Should be a national task force to look at all workplace and societal safety for all women

[@tomorrow.]

Absolutely and I honestly want this to be applied to all work places

[@jobyjohn3262]

Actually its good for us, then only our government forced to do as needed

[@maryanneekka5792]

Yes we do TRUST all of you who have come out.❤❤❤❤

[@AnishKumar-yk8sc]

Kochi underworld king rima

[@vinodbangera301]

Thanks

[@FayeDSouza]

Thank you!

[@surendrankasaragodthalanga7564]

WCC has done a great job, at tremendous personal risk

[@venkod]

senior malayalam actors including siddique and mukesh tried very hard to discredit the WCC through their many supporters . they were scared of the truth coming out . i am sure many senior actors are involved in this . dileep is not the only one who has attacked a woman for his own needs . how is he being allowed to launch movies ??? its the public that should take a stand and boycott these tarnished stars . if you wait for justice to happen it will take forever in Modi's India ! Justice delayed is Justice Denied !!

[@drkrmdesai]

Yes too bad. Mohanlal to resigned. Good they came out. So much of suffering. I hope other industries too come out.

[@GreenOrangeBlueWhite]

More power to Rima n Faye🎉

[@sangeethagowra8318]

Thanks for this interview, wishing you brave women a safe space of work.

[@Jolleen]

Thank you Faye ❤ You are doing a great job More power to all women in the Malayalam industry who are fighting this battle ❤

[@akshayrajeev5757]

Kindly discus about her drug case

[@veenamarthandam2924]

Thank you Faye and Rima for bringing this all out in the open. I am sure most people are quite aware of all that is going on but choose to remain silent. Now let us see good results and make every woman feel absolutely safe in her workplace.

[@piecelow2726]

Great job showcasing this issue. Such brave women to do this and stand strong for so many years. Well done WCC. Great job Rima.

[@HOME-gg9xe]

This video didn't age well 😂😂😂

[@sandhiyad194]

Well said Rima, we all know that women can be suppressed very easily by men and taken advantage of every damn day without them regretting for a moment

[@kirankevin3657]

📌📌ഇപ്പൊ എങ്ങനെ ഇരിക്കുന്നു... Please go through latest news... 😁😁📌📌

[@thomaskoikarathil4502]

I salute Rima and Parvathy Thiruvoth for the courage for forming WCC and fighting against illegal activities on women's at their work place.

[@prabhavathivappala8524]

Very well expressed ❤

[@RAJEESHMY]

Ha ha .... Now this Rima and her husband are accused of drugs usage and selling drugs to others also. So the question to the anchor and channel is, will you report this news as well or only promoting when there is a man involved?

[@newworkk]

Rima, you are spot on. So proud to have such a genuine and wise actor in Malayalam industry. The grim fact is, even when the government asks women to come forward, the courts can simply quash these complaints given the lack of evidence (which is almost impossible to obtain for such acts such as molestation or professional isolation). So we're not sure what the government even meant by promising justice. Anyway, the real power is with the people of Kerala. Please go easy on the women who come forward, even if you are skeptical, please don't troll or harass them. India is a land of both gods and goddesses, we need to actualize that culture of balance and empowerment in our nation, not leave it behind once we step outside our temples.

[@sajithks97]

Kudos to the efforts. Looking forward for an industry which is safe for women and men. They shouldn't be waking up wondering if they have to face harassment or not. The only thing I don't agree with Reema is "believe women". Probably we can believe some women, probably 85% of women, but definitely not all women. There are many instances where some women misuse their rights. So the right thing is, work for the legal procedures to become more efficient, let the law run its course, and if proven guilty, punish the sinner.

[@asp11177]

I hope the survivors get due justice. The report was ready in 2019 and still nothing was done about it. Justice has already been delayed tremendously. Hope the courts will not delay it further.

[@RVI123]

Good truthreveal. Rima , keep the fight on . I have a suggestion . Why don’t you now set up a NGO , with specific purpose of starting a class action lawsuit against Malayalam movie industry , or specific persons who are guilty . Drum up support from ALL political parties and let us see which political party withholds support and if there is such party , voters must vote them out .

[@brussels4620]

9 years back rima and aashiq abu was accused in coccaine case at kochi 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 now a singer from malayalam states that during parties held at their residence, people use all kind of drugs and has reported abuse of females sexually 👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎 they should be caught red handed

[@ushajoseph7866]

Women, in general, be it any walk of life, should assert their need for safety and justice, not only for themselves but for other women as well. Unity is strength.

[@ecomatters3416]

True

[@serinkl8805]

Shocking incidents..As a Keralite i feel ashamed.

[@umakp9697]

Right from the first girl who dared to call out to the power-packed WCC ... Mollywood stands tall with its sheroes. Thank you Faye

[@shilpagovardhan6635]

Incredibly brave women. What an inspiration they all are. You have fought where the rest of us failed to, and stayed silent for our own gain. Where Kerala leads, hope the rest of the country follows. Thank you from all of us women, whether we express it or not. You inspire us

[@dr.rajaniyuvaraj9330]

Status of Tamil cinema will be more filthy and horrible regarding sexual exploitation. But few actresses are willingly promiscuous for chances or money 😮

[@nitaradhakrishnan5810]

Very well spoken Rima

[@jamesserrao]

Media can traumatise victims too revealing their identity

[@joelaranha9248]

♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@saimolthomas3355]

Proud if you Rima, Parvathy an all the super women of WCC . Keep going. Full support

[@vjayachandrannair]

Rima is a part of drug mafia in Malayalam film industry as per the play back singer Suchitra

[@HOME-gg9xe]

😂😂😂

[@AnimaShankar-vm7pi]

Yes!! Her husband is a drug peddler and makes movies glorifying drugs!!

[@bestfriendsachinkalbhorpaywind]

I saw this movie starring "Tom Hanks" in the nineties in which the leading lady was named "Faye".

[@abto007]

How about a similar report on Bollywood!

[@1953nandakumar]

Great responses Rima! Your views are really balanced, especially when the Malayalam media is addressing Hema Committee Report sensationly, sexually!

[@venukunjambu8321]

Not facing the camera something wrong with your eyes faye?

[@aminak40]

Takes a lot of courage and moral depth to put your personal achievements and everything at rish to stand up for the truth. Respect. ❤

[@maryanneekka5792]

Yes, we admire you and the WCC have started a brave fight for women!

[@lizj2000]

Good on you Rima and Parvathy and the whole team fighting for the safety of women

[@bp2814]

We need strong women like her. Hats off the courageous women who are willing to say things openly , against this patriarchal system.

[@chaithras3626]

There are thousands of Malayalam movie lovers outside Kerala. I'm one among them. I wonder if these crimes happened even in the Malayalam film industry. Since we stay very far, we know only the good face of the industry and its actors. It's because you shared your stories of sexual assault, we came to know the hidden and shameful face. It's the right time to take appropriate actions against the accused. Because there was a stage of time, when nobody believed in such allegations, now the time has changed, that the society is willing to listen and believe you. So please come forward for justice revealing your stories in front of the right system. We all pray for you as well as support you!

[@jf1341]

More light should be shone on this issue in malayalam film industry, and other industries

[@thomasbenjamin8337]

Just second day after realizing what was going on in Kerala. Surprised that a state that is worker friendly allows an industry to survive with this state of affairs.

[@Springblooms-x4s]

MAKE STRICT SAFETY LAWS FOR WOMEN.

[@kunnathviswakumar3807]

Hats off to all the female actresses and legal team behind the Hema Committee. This shock and exposure of the chauvinistic males of the male dominating entertainment Industry was LONG OVER DUE. My appreciations to Hema committee report for DARING the DEVILS. On the same footing, it must be understood that, men take advantage when women are willing to succumb for various reasons. Women or female actress who are willing to expose their skin on screen, should have the nerve to say NO offscreen also. It is such reluctance to say NO, encourages chauvinism. So, the Hema Committee must ensure the converse also is complied with. IT IS COMMONLY KNOWN TODAY AND IN THE PAST ALSO, THAT WOMEN DONT CHOOSE THIS INDUSTRY, UNLESS THEY HAVE ATLEAST SUBCONCIOUSLY DECIDED TO COMPROMISE IF NEED BE. This thing should change,

[@lazzatehayat]

Movie field by its inherent nature is a field where sexual exploitation is rampant. In malayalam movie it came out. Same thing when shakti kapoor said about bollywood, everybody attacked him. Fact is, the majority of the women who do not compromise for the producer, director and the superstar do not stay long in the field of movies.

[@ayammayaone]

Every woman brought up in Kerala knows what these artists are talking about. We believe you! We support your efforts to change things for the better for all of us ! We simply cannot let these men get away with it any more!

[@TheKatChatStories]

I still remember how these women were bullied just because they stand up for the truth.. hope that this fight will empower women in all the work places ❤❤

[@joshuacherian6718]

Denial of work ..is the issue.... both men and women having bitter experiences unless they compromise. But this can never be proved in court . What a tragedy

[@jayshrik]

I hv fought a sexual harassment case in the SC . I know the trauma tht comes with it but changes can happen only when women speak up.

[@spetznazxt]

What about the drug party's took place at her house

[@manojmohan8924]

An attempt to divert the attention of everyone from more severe issue that happened in the Kolkata

[@HarithaVani-uq1vc]

First of all, these two are women's issues. Violence against women.

[@A_Train]

Kerala art and creativity especially in their cinema history needs to be appreciated. The Malayalam film industry was built on the backs of those that were pioneers and storytellers. And produced some legendary talents both male and female. Old and young. Sad to see its current state. Looks like all the success over decades was breeding a sick underbelly.

[@shahalbin211]

The movement brought by the women in the film industry in Kerala will be done in other industries.. They deserve to be congratulated. Especially in the current situation in India. 

[@jaazv2370]

Every film industry of our country should do a report like Hema report then only the work space will be safe for every women

[@sinijoseph2318]

Well done .

[@amalsoman7823]

❤❤❤❤