FIRE – Film Industry for Rights & Equality

FIRE is a government-certified, not-for-profit organization dedicated to ensuring a safe, inclusive, and equitable working environment for the Kannada Film Industry. We stand for the rights of Women, Writers, and Workers.

OUR
MISSION

To ensure a safe and healthy working environment for every individual in the Kannada Film Industry, regardless of gender, role, or background. FIRE commits to confronting systemic challenges like sexual harassment and economic disparity, while uplifting marginalized voices with dignity and resolve.

OUR
VISION

A Kannada Film Industry where equality, justice, and creativity flourish — where women, writers, workers, and all underrepresented groups are treated with respect, protected by policy, and empowered by community.

Managing Committee
Members

FIRE is governed by a democratically elected committee composed of professionals from diverse sectors of the KFI (Kannada Film industry)

Kavitha Lankesh – President

Jayalakshmi Patil – Joint Secretary

Chetan Ahimsa – Founder & Secretary

Internal Complaints
Committee

A landmark initiative in Indian cinema, FIRE’s ICC tackles sexual harassment as per the 2013 POSH Act

Jayalakshmi Patil

Roopa Iyer

Panchami

Shruthi Hariharan

Vijayamma

Chetan Ahimsa

Kavitha Lankesh – Chairperson

Jayna Kothari – Legal Expert

Maruthi Jadeyar – Legal Expert

Highlights

Nation’s First Film ICC under POSH guidelines.
Over 3,100 registered members, with a strong presence from women, writers, workers.

Join the Movement.
Become a Member.

Are you want to part of the FIRE and believe in fairness, dignity, and equality?
Our lifetime membership is just ₹200, making it accessible to all. We also offer subsidies for members from marginalized communities to ensure no one is left behind.

Donate & Make a Difference

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  • Film Industry for Rights and Equality (FIRE)
  • SBI Seshadripuram Branch
  • 37990297192
  • SBIN0040263

Bank Details

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  • Film Industry for Rights and Equality (FIRE)
  • SBI Seshadripuram Branch
  • 37990297192
  • SBIN0040263

Bank Details

Support our mission and empower thousands in the Kannada film industry.

Contact Us

080 – 23462028

contact@fire-film.com

Moments of Impact : FIRE in Action

Take a visual journey through the milestones, movements, and memories that define our mission.

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