Actress Shamla Hamza Wins Big at the Prestigious Kerala State Film Awards

Shamla Hamza: The Kerala government on Monday announced the 55th State Film Awards for 2024, in which Mammootty was chosen as the Best Actor and Shamla Hamza as the Best Actress. Ever since the 55th Kerala State Film Awards were announced, Shamla Hamza has been the most searched name on Google. Netizens want to know who is Shamla Hamza, who won everyone's heart with her heart-touching performance in Feminichi Fathima. 

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Who is Shamla Hamza?

Let us tell you that  before starting her career as an actress, Shamla Hamza  was a well-known radio jockey. She became very popular due to her sweet voice and the way she spoke to people. According to The Week report, with her dedication and love for the art, she made the difficult journey from the radio booth to the movie set.

Shamla Hamza expressed her happiness

Feminichi Fathima fame actress Shamala Hamza has created a stir by winning the Best Actress award at the Kerala State Awards 2025. Expressing her happiness on winning the award, the actress said, "I am very happy. I cannot explain how happy I am. This award is very special for all the actors who want to reach a place where everyone wants to reach. I am very excited, I am still getting messages from celebrities. I did not expect this award. Sharing a place with other actresses on the list was an award for me."

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Shamla Hamza speaks about her performance in Feminichi Fatima

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Meanwhile, Shamala Hamza spoke about her performance in Feminichi Fatima. She said, "This film gave me a great opportunity, it gave me a chance to perform. It gave me a chance and it changed me as an actor. This award is going to change my life, and that's what I feel."

What is Feminichi Fatima about?

Feminist Fathima is a Malayalam film based on feminism and gender equality. Directed by Faasil Muhammed, the film revolves around Fathima, a young woman from a conservative community in Ponnani, Kerala, who challenges society's norms and traditions to assert her identity and independence. The story depicts how she navigates the conflict between traditional expectations and her desires for education, freedom, and equality. The 100-minute film was screened at the 29th International Film Festival of Kerala. Shamala Hamza plays the lead role in Feminist Fathima.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1. Who is Shamla Hamza?

Shamla Hamza is an Indian actress, whose main work is in Malayalam cinema. 

Q2. For which film did she recently win an award?

She won the Kerala State Film Award for "Best Actress" for her performance in the film Feminichi Fathima. 

Q3. When and under what circumstances did she shoot the film?

Shamla shot the film when her daughter was just six months old. She says it wasn't easy, but she had the support of her family and team. 

Q4. What other work had she done before acting?

Yes, he previously worked as a radio jockey and has also done other creative work before venturing into acting. 

Q5. What is her philosophy as an actor?

Shamla believes that despite being an actress, she should not change her true identity – she does not say, “I am an actress now so I will change.”

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