Women directors raise allegations against KSFDC

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Amidst calls to bring in much-needed reforms in the Malayalam film industry, two independent women film directors have openly alleged institutional harassment by the Kerala State Film Development Corporation (KSFDC) and its chairman Shaji N Karun.

The veteran filmmaker currently presides over the government panel that was formed to shape the state film policy.

Indu Lakshmi and Mini IG — two directors chosen under the State government’s project to encourage first-time women directors — alleged that they were ill- treated and verbally harassed by Shaji N Karun.

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