Vidhu Vincent counters Parvathy’s criticism on Hema Committee Report: “Don’t shoot wildly just because you’re a star”

Filmmaker Vidhu Vincent has responded strongly to actress Parvathy Thiruvothu’s recent criticism of the Kerala government over the delay in implementing the Hema Committee recommendations.In a lengthy social media post titled “Hema Committee Report and Government Action: Facts”, Vidhu urged for a fact-based discussion and stated that “sensible women like Parvathy should not pass judgments without understanding the truth.”Parvathy, in a post tagging Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, questioned the lack of progress in implementing the committee’s recommendations, stating, “Now can we focus on the ACTUAL reason this committee was formed? Putting policies in place to help make regulations in the industry? What is happening with that? No rush? It's only been five and a half years since the report was submitted.”Her post triggered widespread debate, prompting Vidhu to lay out the steps taken by the state since the report’s submission.In her post, Vidhu noted that even those who had testified before the Hema Committee—including Parvathy—were unwilling to take legal action later.“It is a fact that even though actors like Parvathy and others gave testimonies... none of them were willing to proceed with police cases afterward,” she wrote, adding that both the Special Investigation Team and the Crime Branch confirmed that statements were later withdrawn.She stressed that, “Legal action requires the full cooperation and testimony of the victims/survivors—without that, it’s impossible to pursue cases effectively.”“Criticism is always healthy. But don’t shoot wildly…”Vidhu further emphasized that the Hema Committee was not meant solely to register cases but to act as a foundation for a broader film policy. She detailed government efforts such as: over 20 rounds of consultations, discussions with over 400 stakeholders, and initiatives to empower women in film.Concluding, Vidhu added, “Criticism is always healthy. But don’t shoot wildly just because you’re a star… That’s what Kerala expects from aware and thoughtful voices like Parvathy and others.”