Lipstick under my Burkha cleared for theatrical release

TIL Desk Bollywood/ Feminist drama Lipstick Under My Burkha is cleared for a theatrical release in India after the country’s Film Certification Appellate Tribunal (FCAT), decided that the film can be issued an adult certificate, equivalent to an NC-17 rating.

At a press conference on Wednesday, producer of the film Prakash Jha was asked to comment on their victory. “I am very happy for the film, after our battle with censorship, Lipstick Under My Burkha cleared with A certificate and will be released soon,” Jha said.

“I really laughed when I heard the CBFC (Central Board of Film Certification) decision and the way they had interpreted the whole film. It was ridiculous to interpret a story like that. Our society and all other societies have stereotyped women’s existence.

 Women should look, think, behave, dream or do anything in a particular way which is entirely male oriented. They (women) will be part of our life but the way we (men) want them to be. Women cannot think, dream or talk about their career or satisfaction,” the “Rajneeti” helmer said.