Archive · 27 Jul 2025
Producer Thomas Protests KFPA with Burqa at Nomination
Sandra Thomas, a film producer, wore a burqa to file her nomination for president of the Kerala Film Producers’ Association.
This was a protest against the association she describes as 'male-dominated.'
Thomas is also protesting the current leaders of KFPA, who she says haven't properly addressed harassment allegations.
She has previously been in conflict with the association, including being expelled.
She alleges that the current leaders are monopolizing the association and are not helping struggling producers.
Sandra Thomas, a Malayalam film producer, filed a nomination for the KFPA president wearing a burqa.
Thomas's protest targets the 'male-dominated' association and its leadership.
Thomas alleges the leadership has been unresponsive to complaints of harassment and misconduct.
She has filed a police complaint against KFPA office-bearers for alleged derogatory language and harassment.
KFPA Vice President Suresh Kumar dismissed the allegations as a publicity stunt.
- Who
- Sandra Thomas, a Malayalam film producer, and members of the Kerala Film Producers’ Association.
- What
- Sandra Thomas protested KFPA leadership by wearing a burqa while filing her nomination.
- When
- On Saturday, for upcoming executive committee elections scheduled for August 14.
- Where
- At the Kerala Film Producers’ Association (KFPA) office in Kochi.
- Why
- To protest the KFPA's leadership and alleged inaction on issues like harassment and female representation.
Sandra Thomas's perspective
KFPA Leadership Perspective
Leadership & Representation
Sandra Thomas's perspective
KFPA leadership is male-dominated, monopolizing power, and unresponsive to complaints and issues.
KFPA Leadership Perspective
The KFPA leadership has done nothing wrong.
Election Eligibility
Sandra Thomas's perspective
KFPA office-bearers should not contest elections due to pending charges.
KFPA Leadership Perspective
Office-bearers can contest elections regardless of ongoing cases.
- Protagonist
- Sandra Thomas
- Organization
- Kerala Film Producers’ Association (KFPA)
- Role
- Film Producer
- Event
- KFPA Executive Committee Elections
- Location
- Kochi, Kerala
- Reason for Protest
- Male Domination and Harassment allegations