Indian women form a "women's wall" protest in Kochi in southern Kerala state on January 1, 2019. The well-known actor, who can't be named under Indian sexual assault laws, was filmed while being sexually assaulted inside a moving vehicle. Women in the Telugu film industry have begun to put pressure on the Telangana state government to address gender inequality, says Fathima. In February, the Kerala state government announced funding of 30 million rupees (nearly $430,000) for women filmmakers. Those WCC members who are celebrities have also struggled for work, after a fierce backlash from film industry insiders and fans.

Source: CNN May 02, 2019 02:03 UTC