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Lipstick Under My Burkha

Lipstick Under My Burkha

Now Streaming · Jul 21, 2017 · 1h 59m · Drama

Critics' Average:3.5/5(12 reviews)

Box Office19.21 Cr

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In order to be independent and break free from the conservative society, four women sets on a journey to discover freedom and happiness.

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Lipstick Under My Burkha

Prime Video

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Critics' Verdict

Lipstick Under My Burkha received a strongly positive critical response, with widespread praise for its performances, honest portrayal of women's desires and Alankrita Shrivastava's direction. Some critics felt parts of the writing or characterisation were less effective.

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Critics Reviews

Dnaindia.comZee Media Corp Ltd

3/5

DNA India says the characters and performances are excellent and easy to relate to, but the film as a whole does not fully match its strong intentions.

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Hindustantimes.comHT Media

3.5/5

Hindustan Times says the film goes beyond sex to explore the restrictions women face, using its four characters to start a wider conversation about freedom.

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Koimoi.comContests2win.com

3.5/5

Koimoi says strong writing, direction and performances make this a brave, realistic and engaging look at women's lives and desires.

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Bollywoodlife.comZee Media

3.5/5

BollywoodLife says terrific performances and important themes make the film worth watching and should encourage discussion about women's freedom and happiness.

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Taran AdarshBollywood Hungama

2.5/5

Bollywood Hungama says the film deserves praise for its brave idea, characters and storytelling, but its unconventional subject limits its wider appeal.

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News18.comReliance Industries

4/5

News18 says Alankrita Shrivastava handles the subject with confidence, presenting women's hidden desires and challenges without offering easy answers.

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Trailer — Lipstick Under My Burkha

LIPSTICK UNDER MY BURKHA | Official Trailer | Releasing 21 July | Konkona Sensharma, Ratna Pathak

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Anupama Chopra's Movie Review of Lipstick Under My Burkha

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Lipstick under my Burkha: The film that was banned in India- BBC News

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Lipstick under My Burkha Movie Review | Public Review On Lipstick Under My Burkha

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Jigi Jigi Full Video Song l "Lipstick Under My Burkha" | "Songs 2017 " | T-Series

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Le Li Jaan Video Song l Lipstick Under My Burkha | "Songs 2017" | T-Series

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Movie Info

In order to be independent and break free from the conservative society, four women sets on a journey to discover freedom and happiness.

DirectorAlankrita Shrivastava

Produced byPrakash Jha

BannerPrakash Jha Productions

Written byAlankrita Shrivastava

Music CompanyT-Series

GenreDrama

LanguageHindi

Release date21 July 2017

StatusNow Streaming

Streaming PartnersPrime Video

Running time119 minutes

CountryIndia

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