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India Censor Denies Release Of ‘Lipstick Under My Burkha’; Cites “Lady Oriented” Story

India's Censor Board of Film Certification has refused to certify Alankrita Shrivastava's award-winning female-empowerment drama Lipstick Under My Burkha for a theatrical release. The CBFC cited the "lady oriented" story that puts "fantasy above life" and contains "sexual scenes, abusive words, audio pornography and a bit sensitive touch about one particular section of society." While Indian indie cinema has grown in the past few years to include gritty, thoughtful and…

 

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