Directed by Alankrita Shrivastava and produced by Prakash Jha, Lipstick Under my Burkha, is finally set to sizzle on the 21st of this month after much debate. In its initial stages, the Central Board of Film Certification refused to certify the film based on the statement that ‘the story is lady oriented, their fantasy above life.’ In other words, the plot smack-dab hits not just India, but the south-east region for particularly one reason…
* cue drum rolls* PATRIARCHY.
The film brings forth the tales of women of several ages, played by actors Ratna Pathak, Konkona Sen Sharma and Aahana Kumra. Through their characters, Shrivastava fleshes out how their freedom is hindered by this invisible force field that we know as this notorious P word. Moreover, the film has been flagged red, for its depiction of sex, audio pornography, use of abusive language and other suggestive elements. But even after being subjected to a good amount stink-eye from media and the public, the team of LUMB has the film fraternity rooting for them. Some have even shown immense support and encouragement through their Instagram posts. Let’s have a looksee…
Naseeruddin Shah
Arjun Kapoor
Shahana Goswami
Nakuul Mehta
Aditi Rao Hydari
Diviyanka Tripathi
Rhea Chakraborty
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