Lipstick Under My Burkha Film

The film became infamous due to the CBFC’s refusal to grant a certificate in February 2017. The CBFC’s reasoning was famously summarized by its chief, Pahlaj Nihalani, who described the film as:

Upon release, Lipstick Under My Burkha received widespread critical acclaim: lipstick under my burkha film

The film tells four interwoven stories of women from different age groups and backgrounds who use secret acts of rebellion to claim their freedom: The film became infamous due to the CBFC’s