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Tovino Thomas reacts to stunning revelations made by Hema Committee report. (Picture: Instagram)
Tovino Thomas speaks out on the Hema Committee report, stressing the necessity for societal change to forestall sexual misconduct past simply the Malayalam movie trade.
Because the Hema Committee report sheds mild on rampant sexual misconduct within the Malayalam movie trade, actor Tovino Thomas believes it’s not only a drawback confined to 1 area or trade. In an unique dialog with News18, Tovino shared his ideas on the importance of the report and the broader implications for society.
“I don’t discover the generalisation that it solely occurs within the Malayalam trade or solely within the movie trade very optimistic. It occurs in all places, in all workplaces, and we’re not simply speaking about India—it’s a worldwide difficulty,” Tovino stated. He emphasised the significance of initiatives just like the Hema Committee, stating, “The Hema Fee, or commissions prefer it, will clear up a variety of issues, not in a single day, however it’s the start. Individuals who have performed horrible issues to others needs to be punished, no query about that. However greater than that, I’m anticipating a change in folks’s mindsets. To any extent further, nobody ought to dare to do such issues once more.”
Tovino additionally spoke concerning the necessity for societal transformation: “True, no matter occurred needs to be addressed, however we additionally want to make sure that it by no means occurs once more. Commissions and committees like this may assist result in that change and speed up it. I imagine society has its personal method of correcting itself, and I’ve been observing that society is certainly correcting itself. However actions like this may positively velocity up the method.”
Touching upon the notion of the movie trade as male-dominated, Tovino posed a vital query: “When information comes out, the place does it go? To this male-dominated society. It shouldn’t simply keep within the information for 2 days after which be forgotten. As an alternative, it ought to result in actual change, making certain that girls, kids, and males are secure in any office.”
Actress Krithi Shetty, who additionally stars alongside Tovino within the upcoming fantasy drama Ajayante Randam Moshanam, shared her views on the problem. “It’s very unlucky that it took so lengthy and all these dangerous experiences to make it occur. It’s heartbreaking to listen to about, however it’s positively nice that individuals are taking a stand for themselves. Their bravery is commendable, they usually have each proper to be sincere and to face up for themselves. I imagine that this consciousness will result in change,” she stated.
As Ajayante Randam Moshanam gears up for its launch on September 12, Tovino and Krithi stay hopeful that conversations like these will proceed to pave the best way for a safer and extra equitable trade.
