A housewife who secretly excels as a door-to-door saleswoman while hiding her career from her oppressive and unfaithful husband. Leela (Aahana Kumra):
The CBFC also objected to the film's "perversive" sexual politics. Director Alankrita Shrivastava fought back, taking the case to the Film Certification Appellate Tribunal (FCAT), which overturned the ban and granted an 'A' certificate. The FCAT noted that the film’s "theme of women’s emancipation and empowerment" was valid. The court of public opinion, however, had already ruled: the ban made the film a must-watch.
: A critical look at the film's depiction of women's everyday struggles for identity and basic human rights. Reclaiming Power in Lipstick Under My Burkha and Maadathy
The journey of Lipstick Under My Burkha to the silver screen was notoriously difficult. In early 2017, India's Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), then headed by Pahlaj Nihalani, refused to certify the film. Reasons for the Ban