Mohanlal is one of the biggest superstars of Malay cinema and has been entertaining audiences with his films for 47 years. He is undoubtedly one of the most influential figures in Malay cinema. He also served as the President of AMMA. (Malayalam Film Artists Association)) until earlier this week, when he and the rest of the association’s members reigned supreme following the publication of the findings of the Hema Committee Report.
Days after the Hema Committee Report was made public, Mohanlal spoke about the findings that shook the entire industry. The report was submitted to the Kerala government in 2019, but a redacted version was made public only a week ago. After the Hema Committee Report was made public, several talented women came forward and named their perpetrators, including AMMA members. With the mounting pressure, AMMA members resigned from their respective positions. Now, Mohanlal has finally broken his silence on the matter and addressed the press.
Why did Mohanlal remain silent on the Hema Committee report?
At the beginning of the press conference, Mohanlal The actor, who was dressed in a blue suit, said that he had read reports claiming that he had fled the situation and refused to speak about it. The actor justified that he was out of the state for the shooting of his film. He also said that his wife was in the hospital undergoing surgery which also kept him busy. He also said that he was busy with his upcoming film “Barroz” which was scheduled to release in October. However, due to the current situation, he decided to postpone the release of his film.
Mohanlal says he was unaware of the power lobbies:
The Hema Committee report revealed the existence of a powerful lobby group in the industry, dominated by men who make decisions on all issues in the industry. However, Mohanlal said he was not aware of the existence of such groups.
“The wrongdoers must be punished if there is evidence against them,” the “Kireedam” actor said, referring to allegations of sexual misconduct and assault that have surfaced against some of the Association’s members.
“I am not part of any power group in Malaysian cinema and I am not aware of the existence of any such group,” the actor said.
He also said that the publication of the Hema Committee report was a good decision by the government.
Mohanlal defends AMMA:
He said, “Cinema is just a part of society, but I am not justifying what happened. AMMA members are sentimental and are vulnerable to being torn apart.”
“I welcome the report. I have appeared before the committee and shared whatever I know. I am not a member of the power group (mentioned in the report). The report mentions several issues. The entire Malayalam film industry is responsible. AMMA is not responsible for all the problems,” he said.
She said that everyone working in the sector should speak out. “AMMA should not be crucified alone. There are many organisations involved, but only we are facing the questions,” she said.
He expressed concern that “this is an issue that is destroying the industry. We have worked hard to bring the industry to its current level. Please do not destroy the industry by focusing only on this issue. AMMA is facing the issues. I have not run away from the issue. I was away from Kerala and was busy with my film project and my wife’s surgery.”
Talking about the film professionals facing criminal cases, Mohanlal said, “There is a government, the police are pursuing those who have committed mistakes and there is a court. Tens of thousands of people work in the industry. We have to move forward. We want to save the industry. We can talk about the mistakes later… The report talks about how to take the industry forward,” he said.
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