‘Lipstick Under My Burkha’ gets ‘A’ certificate, cleared for release

After days of debate, Alankrita Srivastava’s ‘Lipstick Under My Burkha’ is finally ready for a release. The flick with a feminist approach has been cleared with an ‘A’ certificate by FCAT (Film Certification Appellate Tribunal).

Earlier, Central Board of Film Certification had grounded film as according to them, “The story is lady oriented, their fantasy about life. There are contanious sexual scenes, Abusive words, audio pornography and a bit sensitive touch about one particular section of society.”

Needless to say, this evoked agitated reactions from all corners, including the audience and artistes. The director said they were in no mood to back out and would fight until the film was allowed for a release. (Also Read:Awaiting FCAT’s decision, ‘Lipstick Under My Burkha’ director posts a heartfelt message)

“Our film was a simple story of four women in a very normal, funny conversation talking about their dreams, aspirations, bodies, sexuality, career and then what happened? A male gazing mind oriented CBFC gets scared about how a women can talk about themselves and think. But I was confident that if its presented properly and a set of people look at it with a rational point of view, it will be understood. And that’s what happened,” producer Prakash Jha recently stated at a press conference, adding that CBFC’ interpretation of the film had made him laugh loud.

CBFC never asked for any cuts, they just refused to certify the film. But we are happy that we got so much of support for our film from women of India,”  Alankrita Srivastava said.

We now await a release date for the film.

Ranjini Maitra

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