– The AMMA faced pressure to act after allegations of sexual harassment, abuse, and assault by female actors and technicians emerged
– Senior members, including Siddique, resigned in response to the allegations
– The AMMA had previously faced criticism for its handling of a 2017 sexual assault case involving a female actor
– The Women in Cinema Collective was formed to advocate for women’s rights in the industry, with members quitting the AMMA in protest
– The AMMA’s history of disregarding women’s issues and mishandling sexual assault cases was highlighted
– The Hema Committee report revealed widespread abuse in the industry and led to resignations within the AMMA
– The AMMA’s lack of action in response to sexual harassment allegations against actor-producer Vijay Babu led to the dissolution of the Internal Committee
– The attitudes of male members of the AMMA shifted after the Hema Committee report was released
– The AMMA’s reluctance to address sexual harassment and abuse cases highlighted a lack of concern for women’s issues in the industry