Malayalam Actor and MP Innocent's comments on Casting Couch in the Industry has sparked a row. 'Mollywood is clean now. Casting Couch doesn't exist in our Industry. The situation has changed a lot when compared to the past. If anybody misbehaves with a woman, Media will get to know about it immediately,' he opined.
The Member of Parliament added, 'But if a Woman is bad, She might share the bed'. He made these comments in response to the questions asked by media persons regarding casting couch.
Innocent got elected to Lok Sabha as an Independent in 2014 Polls with the support extended by Left Party. He is currently the President of Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA).
Women in Cinema Collective (WCC) headed by actress Manju Warrier didn't approve the statement of Innocent. Members of the organization alleged sexual harassment is prevalent in Mollywood citing revelation of casting couch experiences of Lakshmi Rai and Parvathy. Finally, Innocent tried to cover up the damage saying his comments have been misinterpreted.
The Member of Parliament added, 'But if a Woman is bad, She might share the bed'. He made these comments in response to the questions asked by media persons regarding casting couch.
Innocent got elected to Lok Sabha as an Independent in 2014 Polls with the support extended by Left Party. He is currently the President of Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA).
Women in Cinema Collective (WCC) headed by actress Manju Warrier didn't approve the statement of Innocent. Members of the organization alleged sexual harassment is prevalent in Mollywood citing revelation of casting couch experiences of Lakshmi Rai and Parvathy. Finally, Innocent tried to cover up the damage saying his comments have been misinterpreted.