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Malayalam actor-producer Sandra Thomas claims KFPA expelled her in an attempt to ‘silence women’ from speaking up

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Malayalam actor-producer Sandra Thomas claims KFPA expelled her in an attempt to ‘silence women’ from speaking up

The Kerala Film Producers’ Association (KFPA) expelled actor-producer Sandra Thomas from the organisation over ‘baseless allegations’ against other members.

Malayalam producer and actor Sandra Thomas has been expelled from the Kerala Film Producers’ Association (KFPA) on charges of breaching organisational discipline and norms. (Also Read: Manjummel Boys director Chidambaram says other industries’ women ‘won’t come out’ against abuse like Malayalam cinema)

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Sandra had questioned the silence of film organisations, including KFPA, on the startling revelations in the recently released Justice Hema Committee Report about alleged harassment and exploitation being faced by women in Malayalam cinema.

KFPA serves show cause notice

Reacting to her views, the association had served her with show cause notice.

An executive committee meeting of the KFPA, convened on October 28, resolved that Sandra had been continuously breaching discipline and raising baseless allegations against committee members. The KFPA said in a recent letter to Sandra that her response to the show cause notice was also not satisfactory.

“So, it has been decided to cancel the membership of Sandra Thomas Productions and of you, as a person who represents the firm,” KFPA secretary B Rajesh said in a letter issued on October 28, which became public on Tuesday.

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Sandra Thomas reacts

Reacting to this, Sandra told the media that the association had expelled her despite giving a detailed explanation.

“Many women have been coming out with revelations in the wake of the release of the Justice Hema Committee report. I feel they (the association) have expelled me intending to silence all such women,” she told reporters in Kochi.

She said if the experience of a producer like her is this, what would the situation be for a technician or artist who approaches such organisations with a complaint?

Sandra recently lodged a police complaint against nine association office bearers, accusing them of behaving objectionably during a meeting after inviting her to resolve a film production-related dispute.

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Though the Ernakulam Central police booked them over her complaint in October, the producers rejected the charges.

Actor-producer Sandra Thomas, known for her contributions to Malayalam cinema, has made serious allegations against the Kerala Film Producers’ Association (KFPA). Sandra claimed that the association expelled her in what she believes is an attempt to suppress women from raising their voices in the industry.

Taking to social media, Sandra shared her disappointment, stating, “This move by KFPA isn’t just about me—it’s about silencing every woman who dares to stand up for her rights in the male-dominated film industry.” She accused the organization of unfair practices and suggested that her expulsion is rooted in her vocal stance on various issues, including her insistence on fair treatment and transparency in professional dealings.

Sandra, who has produced notable films like Zachariayude Garbhinikal and Philips and the Monkey Pen, has been a vocal advocate for equality and better working conditions for women in cinema. Her claims have ignited discussions on the systemic challenges faced by women in the Malayalam film industry.

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The KFPA, however, has yet to release a detailed statement addressing her allegations. Industry insiders and fans are now urging the association to provide clarity and ensure justice. Meanwhile, Sandra’s courage to speak out has been widely lauded, with several celebrities and social media users extending their support.

This controversy adds to the ongoing discourse about the treatment of women in the entertainment industry and the need for systemic reforms to create an equitable and inclusive environment.

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At seven o’clock, Raj Babbar’s daughter learnt of his liaison with Smita Patil. “I shouldn’t tell my mother about this.”

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At seven o’clock, Raj Babbar’s daughter learnt of his liaison with Smita Patil. “I shouldn’t tell my mother about this.”

Raj Babbar left his wife, Nadira, to marry Smita Patil in 1983. His daughter Juhi Babbar has recalled the time in a new interview.
Actor Raj Babbar was already married and had two children when he began his relationship with fellow actor, Smita Patil. The affair and the ensuing marriage saw a lot of controversy, given how it began. Raj Babbar’s daughter, former actor Juhi Babbar, has now opened up on the time and how she came to know about the relationship when she was just 7 years old.

Juhi Babbar on Raj Babbar and Smita Patil

In an interview with Lehren Retro, Juhi recalled how Smita Patil made a conscious effort to connect with Raj’s two children – Juhi and her brother, Arya. “My father talked and explained his marriage with Smita Patil to me when I was barely seven years old, and that’s why my memories of Smita ji are very different. She went out of her way to do things for me. I think she also had this thing that we are the kids of the person who is most special to her, and so we are special to her as well. She would show us a lot of love, always bringing us gifts when she travelled, and she would ensure that at home, we were served the food that we liked. These small memories are nice, but unfortunately, there aren’t many memories,” she said.

Juhi said she was conflicted about her impression of Smita at the time because the actor was always nice to us, but she could see that the marriage had shaken up her own family, particularly her mother, Nadira. “As a child, I knew this is the lady my father wants to be with, and he wants to make her his wife. I could see Smita making an effort towards me and my little brother, but I also knew that this was disturbing the unit that used to be, and that my mother was unhappy about it. I had that understanding—that aunty (Smita) was being so good to me, but when I go home, I shouldn’t share this with my mother.”

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Raj Babbar and Smita Patil’s marriage

Smita Patil and Raj Babbar met on the sets of their 1982 film Bheegi Palkein. Raj left Nadira to marry Smita the following year. Their son, actor Prateik Babbar, was born in November 1986. However, Smita Patil died soon after from childbirth complications at the age of 31. Raj Babbar got back together with Nadira a few years later.

Juhi Babbar made her film debut with Kash Aap Hamare Hote opposite Sonu Nigam in 2003. She worked in a handful of films over the next few years before taking a hiatus to do TV. In 2023, she returned to films with supporting roles in films like Faraaz and Farrey. She is married to actor Anup Soni.

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