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Shamla Hamza, originally aspiring to be a lyricist, won the Best Actress award at the 55th Kerala State Film Awards for her role in “Feminichi Fathima.” The film, directed by Fasil Muhammed and produced by Thamar K.V. and Sudheesh Scaria, tells the story of a woman who quietly fights against patriarchal and religious oppression to fulfill her simple wish for a new mattress. Hamza credits her postpartum experience and observations of women in her neighborhood for informing her performance. “Feminichi Fathima” was well-received at the International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) and Hamza hopes to continue to find impactful roles in Malayalam cinema.

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Kerala State Film Awards: Shamla Hamza Wins Best Actress for “Feminichi Fathima”

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, November 3, 2025 – Shamla Hamza has been awarded the Best Actress honor at the 55th Kerala State Film Awards for her compelling performance in “Feminichi Fathima.” The film, a crowd favorite at last year’s International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK), portrays the story of Fathima, a woman who quietly but resolutely challenges patriarchal norms to achieve the simple desire of owning a new mattress.

Hamza, who initially sought an entry into the film industry as a lyricist, unexpectedly found herself in front of the camera. Speaking to The Hindu after her win, Hamza revealed that her postpartum experience, coupled with her observations of women in her community, significantly shaped her portrayal of Fathima. “The shooting of the film began when my daughter was 5-6 months old. By then, in the postpartum period, I had naturally acquired the required physical characteristics of the character,” Hamza said.

Directed by Fasil Muhammed and produced by Thamar K.V. and Sudheesh Scaria, “Feminichi Fathima” has been praised for its humorous and engaging depiction of Fathima’s struggle against conservative forces. Hamza expressed her gratitude for the warm reception the film received at IFFK and hopes to continue to find meaningful roles in Malayalam cinema. While she currently has no projects lined up, she is eager to make a lasting impact with roles as impactful as that of Fathima.

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