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Mohanlal resigns as president of AMMA along with executive members amid misconduct allegations against actors in committee?
In a turn of events, Mohanlal has resigned as the president of the actors’ association AMMA after recent controversies and allegations.
Trigger Warning: This article includes references to sexual abuse.
Mohanlal, who has been serving as the president of the Malayalam actors’ association, AMMA has decided to step down from the post. In a report by the local TV channel Reporter, it has been said that the actor along with his executive members have all resigned from their posts.
As per the report, Mohanlal has notified the Kerala CM of their decision with an official note to be out soon. The recent resignation of the actor comes after several allegations have been levied against actors in the association.
In a recent report by Mathrabhumi, Mohanlal expressed his gratitude towards everyone who has criticized the association and its problems. The actor has added that AMMA will receive new management and leadership soon.
The decision to step down as the president of AMMA was taken after actors like Jayasurya, Siddique, Baburaj, and more were alleged of sexual misconduct. In an official statement that was released after the reports, the executive committee has decided to form a new managerial committee in two months time which would be formed after an election within the association.
Along with that, the association has also notified that the allowances and medical aid given by them would continue uninterrupted, and the outgoing executive members would serve as the temporary management.
The allegations against actors and artists in Malayalam cinema came out after the Hema Committee report surfaced. As the report pointed out the dire situations faced by actresses in films, many artists came forward and pointed out their own experiences and alleged sexual misconduct.
Earlier, Siddique who was recently elected as the association’s general secretary had stepped down from the post, owing to allegations by an actress. Similarly, director Ranjith also resigned as Kerala Chalachitra Academy’s chairman owing to alleged misbehavior with Bengali actress Sreelekha Mitra.
Aside from those mentioned, allegations have also been made against actors like Mukesh, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Maniyanpillai Raju, and more which has also sent shockwaves across the industry.
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