Tag: Lipstick Under My Burkha
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Alankrita has unique language of filmmaking: Bhumi Pednekar
Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare also stars Vikrant Massey and Amol Parashar in pivotal roles. The story follows two cousins (Bhumi and Konkona).
September 10, 2019 -
Aahana Kumra shares a special note for Shah Rukh Khan
Actor Aahana Kumra, who is part of the show-Betaal, took to her official Twitter handle to share a photograph of herself along with SRK.
August 5, 2019 -
Kia and Cosmos Bengali film selected for festivals in Barcelona and Milan
Roy's directorial debut starring Ritwika Pal as Kia will be screened at the Asian Film Festival Barcelona 2018 on November 9.
October 31, 2018 -
OTT platform offers choice of convenience: Ekta Kapoor
Ekta is successfully making her mark in the digital entertainment space using the OTT (Over The Top) platforms.
September 22, 2018 -
I go by God’s plan, don’t have my own: Aahana Kumra
Aahana Kumra the talented, gazelle-eyed actress who played a rebellious young beautician in Lipstick Under My Burkha has gained a lot of fan following since her amazing performance in her latest flick. She had made her on-screen debut playing Amitabh Bachchan’s daughter in the TV series Yudh. The actress talked about a wide range of...
March 13, 2018 -
Aahana Kumra to feature in video for United Nations
Actress Aahana Kumra, who featured in the film Lipstick under my Burkha, will feature in a special video for the United Nations Organisation for an initiative called “Women and their Role in Creating Peaceful Societies and in Preventing Violent Extremism”. The video is devoted to women and their role in creating peaceful societies and preventing...
February 27, 2018 -
Ekta Kapoor, Alankrita Shrivastava reunite for woman-centric film
After creating quite an impact with Lipstick Under My Burkha, producer Ekta Kapoor and director Alankrita Shrivastava have joined hands for another project that will centered around women. Ekta is glad to work with Shrivastava again to tell “some more path-breaking and hugely entertaining stories”. “Alankrita’s style of filmmaking is bold, entertaining and asks all...
January 9, 2018 -
‘Lipstick Under My Burkha’ wins award in London
Lipstick Under My Burkha, which explores women's sexuality, has bagged a top prize at the tve Global Sustainability Film Awards in London.
November 30, 2017 -
Aanchal Munjal: Want to play every possible character on earth
Actor Aanchal Munjal, who is known for her roles in films like We Are Family and Ghayal Once Again, will be seen in the series Dil Buffering as the happy-go-lucky Abby. Right now, acting seems to be the only thing on the mind of the young actor and she is ready to take on all kinds of challenges and criticism...
October 10, 2017 -
Erotica & moral policing
The Central Board of Film Certification effected cuts in the film, Lipstick Under My Burkha. This sparked a debate within the moral brigade. But does it not seem that ‘anti-Romeo squads’, who are targeting lovers in Uttar Pradesh, violate the norms and spirit of a civilised society? It is time we realised that moral policing...
September 22, 2017 -
Aahana: Naseeruddin Shah plays huge role in my career
Actress Aahana Kumra of Lipstick Under My Burkha fame considers Naseeruddin Shah to be her mentor and says the veteran actor has a huge role to play in her career. Aahana, who started her journey as a theatre student under the guidance of Naseeruddin, is currently working with him in a play titled The Father. Talking...
September 20, 2017 -
Not enough honesty in on-screen representation of women: Konkona
The world of Indian cinema might be brimming with stories and may be churning out about 1,000 films a year, but Konkona Sensharma feels it still needs to find a balance on the gender scale. The critically acclaimed actress-director says there are not enough female filmmakers and varied roles for women. "There are not enough...
August 10, 2017 -
I’ve only heard positive reviews for ‘Indu Sarkar’: Madhur Bhandarkar
Madhur Bhandarkar's latest controversial drama "Indu Sarkar" has registered earnings of over Rs.4 crore at the box office in its opening weekend and has received mixed reviews from critics. But the filmmaker says his spirit is neither dampened by the collections nor by the feedback. He calls "Indu Sarkar" a "niche project made on a...
July 31, 2017 -
Political biopics have become ‘radioactive’, says Siddharth Roy Kapur
Coming on the heels of the controversy about "Indu Sarkar", a top official of the Film and Television Producers Guild of India says such topics have become "radioactive" nowadays. Speaking at the Word To Screen, Publishers Bootcamp by Jio MAMI here, Guild president Siddharth Roy Kapur said that "making a biopic on a political figure...
July 28, 2017 -
‘Lipstick Under My Burkha’ success a win for cinema: Ekta Kapoor
Ekta Kapoor, presenter of Prakash Jha's production Lipstick Under My Burkha, says the film's success is a win for cinema. Is the film's success a victory against the censor board and the society? "I came into films a few years ago. I was in TV before. My personal belief was that everyone tells you how...
July 27, 2017 -
Storytelling has been controlled by men: Alankrita Shrivastava
"Lipstick Under My Burkha" director Alankrita Shrivastava says she is happy making women-oriented films, even being criticised for doing so, as she feels storytelling in cinema has mainly been controlled by men. "I often get criticised for my work for flushing out male characters. Storytelling has been completely male dominated. Storytelling has been controlled by...
July 20, 2017 -
‘Lipstick Under My Burkha’: Lifelike and Irrepressible
Film: "Lipstick Under My Burkha Director: Alankrita Shrivastav; Cast: Ratna Pathak Shah, Konkona Sen Sharma, Sushant Singh, Shashank Arora, Vikrant Massey, Ahana Kumra, Plabita Borthakur, Rating: ***1/2 The much-awaited "Lipstick Under My Burkha" is a bold and brutally honest film about the unbridled dreams of four women, trapped in their lives owing to societal norms...
July 20, 2017