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🎬 Karnataka Film Chamber's PoSH Committee: More Men Than Women? 🤔

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TL;DR: The Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) formed an 11-member Internal Committee (IC) under the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (PoSH) Act, led by filmmaker Kavitha Lankesh. However, the committee was put on hold hours after its announcement, citing the election code of conduct. The Karnataka State Women’s Commission expressed disappointment, noting internal resistance within the KFCC.

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KFCC's PoSH Committee Formation 🎬

The Kannada Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) recently announced an 11-member Internal Committee (IC) under the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (PoSH) Act. This move came after the Karnataka State Women’s Commission nudged them to ensure women's safety in the industry.

Who's Who in the Committee? 🤔

The committee was set to be chaired by filmmaker Kavitha Lankesh and included notable members like actors Pramila Joshai and Sruthi Hariharan, among others. However, the exact gender composition wasn't specified in the available sources.

Hold Up! Committee on Pause 🚫

Surprisingly, just hours after its formation, the KFCC put the committee on hold, citing the election code of conduct due to upcoming elections on December 14. However, insiders suggest there was internal resistance within the KFCC against the committee’s formation.

Women's Commission Steps In 🛡️

Nagalakshmi Chowdhary, chairperson of the Karnataka State Women’s Commission, wasn't convinced by the KFCC's reasoning. She pointed out that the election code doesn't apply here and expressed disappointment over the chamber’s indecision. The commission has given the KFCC until December 14 to finalize the committee, warning of necessary steps to ensure compliance if no action is taken.

Why Does This Matter? 🤷‍♀️

The push for such committees gained momentum after the Hema Committee report on the Malayalam film industry exposed widespread sexual harassment and poor working conditions. These revelations sparked demands for similar oversight in other regional film industries, including Kannada cinema.

What's Next? 🔮

All eyes are now on the KFCC as the December 14 deadline approaches. Will they move forward with the committee to ensure a safer environment for women in the industry? Or will internal politics stall progress? Stay tuned! 🎬

Join the Conversation! 🗣️

What do you think about the KFCC's decision to put the PoSH committee on hold? Share your thoughts in the comments below! 👇

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