‘Lipstick Under My Burkha’ Filmmaker Says CBFC Denying Certification Is ‘Assault On Women’s Rights’

PTI

The release of “Lipstick Under My Burkha”, starring Konkona Sen Sharma and Ratna Pathak Shah, has hit aroadblock after the censor board refused to certify the film. 

b’Image Source: Trailer Screengrab’

Listing the reasons for denial of certificate, Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) in a letter wrote, “The story is lady oriented, their fantasy above life. There are continuous sexual scenes, abusive words, audio pornography and a bit sensitive touch upon one particular section of society, hence film refused under guidelines (sic).” 

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