Malayalam cinema make-up artiste booked for sexual assault

A well-known make-up artist in the Malayalam film industry has been accused of sexual assault by a woman, leading to the registration of a case by the police. The complaint was made to the government-appointed Justice K. Hema Committee, highlighting the harassment faced by women in the industry. A special investigation team has been formed to look into the allegations, with the case now being handled by the SIT. This is part of a wider issue in the industry, with multiple FIRs being filed against other prominent personalities following the release of the committee report exposing exploitation and assault against women professionals.