The Fifth Floor: Mollywood's MeToo

In this discussion, Sumit Hapal, a BBC India reporter, shines a light on the dark side of Mollywoood, revealing rampant abuse and mafia-style intimidation faced by women in the industry. He shares insights from his conversations with actors and directors about the critical changes spurred by the MeToo movement. Notably, he highlights the formation of the Women's Cinema Collective and the establishment of the Justice Hema Committee. The talk also addresses the push for safer workplaces and the evolving narratives around women's experiences in Indian cinema.