Lipstick Under My Burkha Page #3

Synopsis: Set in the crowded by-lanes of small town India, Lipstick Under My Burkha chronicles the secret lives of four women in search of a little freedom. Though stifled and trapped in their worlds, these four women claim their desires through small acts of courage and stealthy rebellion.
Genre: Drama
  8 wins & 5 nominations.
 
IMDB:
6.9
Rotten Tomatoes:
90%
Year:
2016
117 min
865 Views


at the bouquet of red roses.

It was getting dark.

The florist was shutting shop.

The bouquet was beyond reach.

And though he was just

outside the window

the tenant was beyond reach.

Rosy wanted to shower with him.

Rosy wanted the tenant to

shampoo her long hair.

And his slippery fingers to provoke

Rosy's burning youth.

Alter these.

How long will it take?

Rehana, your mother

asked you a question.

A couple of hours.

Don't forget to turn the lights off.

- Hello!

- Hello!

One minute.

What?

Where did that come from?

I got it.

From a shop? You bought it?

Of course not! Got it from the clinic.

I thought you've been shameless

buying condoms

instead of groceries!

How could I do such a thing?

Chocolate flavour!

Your clinic has become quite fancy.

Hey Rehana, cool speech.

Drag?

You don't smoke?

I do, of course.

But I have a bad throat.

Follow me.

Not bad.

Not just jeans

they should ban women from college.

100 rupees

Got that.

Thanks! I didn't have the change...

Namrata.

Hi... can I audition again?

Let's chat at the party?

Party?

Friday night, Veer's party.

Sure.

I'm wearing gold.

I'm taking silver.

You can take copper.

A great salesgirl is one

who can sell fairness cream

to a white American.

Our Best Salesgirl for this quarter is

Shirin Aslam!

Congratulations, Shirin!

This is for you.

Don't sell it.

Magic makes homes spic and span.

Sweep left, sweep right.

Abracadabra!

Is popping out babies

your only plan?

Or do you want more?

Will you be a Sales Trainer?

40 thousand plus benefits.

Will I need to be in

office 9-6 everyday?

You still haven't told your

husband about this job?

Isn't he back from Saudi Arabia?

Think about it.

The announcement will be

made at the Diwali Carnival.

The boss herself is

coming down from Delhi.

And

with the new job

no more of the

pregnancy-abortion business.

Yes, ma'am... girl or boy?

Girl.

Not so revealing.

Something with sleeves?

There's some with shorts as well.

Yes! Show those.

She's about this big.

This size?

Oh no! That's way too small!

Something bigger?

Maybe larger.

This one?

It's a nice colour too.

Still larger.

The girl is chubby.

This is our largest size.

You could've just said

the swimsuit was for you.

Are you crazy?

You think I'd wear this?

Have some respect for a woman my age!

Auntie!

What are you doing at the mall?

Shirin, I didn't see you!

Listen.

If the money hasn't been

transferred from Saudi Arabia

don't worry about it.

Pay your rent later.

There's no need for that.

I won't tell anyone.

You want a swimsuit, right?

Isn't the cake delicious?

I baked it in the microwave.

Where did the microwave come from?

I won it as a prize.

I'm the best salesgirl

at Magic Products.

I'm the best salesgirl

at Magic Products!

Mother, can't we eat this?

Let's bake the cake and

we'll feed your father too.

Just two weeks

left as a free man!

With a blessed boy like Manoj

every date is auspicious.

Here, have some sweets.

Come... come.

Mother, I made a century

with this bat.

Ruined my shirt.

Rascal!

I'll wash it... with Magic bleach.

Don't worry, finish eating.

Pack the curry

for lunch tomorrow.

Uncivilized kids!

Why are all these toys

on the table?

Get rid of them!

I've baked a cake.

The wedding's in two weeks?

What's the hurry?

I asked you a question!

I don't trust you.

You'll bring me dishonour.

Dishonour?

What about my happiness?

No mother would have done

what I've done for you.

Stop being a martyr.

You choose to do that job!

I didn't tell you to.

Chocolate cake.

I baked it in the microwave.

Where did the microwave come from?

The money should come in

by next week.

Bemisaal Builders are

going to pay me soon.

Don't worry about the expenses.

Try the cake.

It's delicious!

I baked it in the microwave.

Where did the micro...?

- Hand me the remote.

Auntie, where are you off to?

Didn't you want to check the accounts?

- You go ahead...

I'll come back and check.

I'm going for a prayer meeting.

- Prayer meeting?

At this time?

A new swimmi...

'Swami' is in town.

He speaks only in the afternoon.

He keeps a vow of silence

for the rest of the day.

Prepare 100 boxes of sweets

for the Shivratri prayers.

Note that down.

- Okay.

I will, you carry on.

Do it in front of me!

You'll forget.

Oh, come on.

Come to the prayer meeting sometimes.

God help my nephews.

Komal, move your legs!

Come on, Usha-ji!

Come on in.

Come.

Come.

I'm scared.

Let's go!

Nothing will happen.

You're fine.

Everyday Rosy looked

through her binoculars

to see the young tenant bathing.

His broad shoulders, the water

streaming down his chest.

And down below, immersed

in the water, his long manhood.

Like a wave, Rosy wanted to engulf

Prince Charming's body.

Rosy was certain the tenant

was her Prince Charming.

And it is only for the

pleasure of Rosy's lustful eyes

that he bathes with the window open.

Stop!

Here, check my bag.

Nothing here.

Sorry for the inconvenience ma'am.

I'm sorry about yesterday.

Mother, I don't want to get married.

You want to be that Muslim's plaything?

Or end up like me?

I've been here 17 years.

Heat, cold, illness

even if I have my periods.

Then quit.

I'll manage.

You know your alcoholic father

left us in deep debt.

I'll start my own business,

I'll earn, I'll run the house.

But you'll never be able

to buy a house.

Manoj is buying me a house.

Sister, your beauty

could get you a Taj Mahal.

Lovely.

Who is it?

I want to talk to you.

How can I help?

I'll come later.

I'm listening, ma'am!

Tell me.

I wanted to make a booking.

Sure.

For my wedding.

The Sunday after the Diwali Carnival.

Could you hurry it up?

Is the booking confirmed?

But I'm not carrying any money.

I'll come back tomorrow?

You don't need to come back.

Your booking is confirmed.

I guess I'll leave.

Congratulations on your wedding!

You've made the right decision.

By choosing our photo studio

for the wedding.

I should have done this at home.

Is your wedding dress ready?

The skirt is pink.

The blouse, yellow.

The stole is golden,

so are the sandals.

Jewellery on rent...

a gemstones set.

A satin negligee for the honeymoon.

I just need a new bra

for the wedding night.

A special bra for a girl's

most special night.

Doesn't your company make

these special bras?

I'm sure you wear them.

That's why every night

is your wedding night.

The perfect life!

What happened?

Why are you crying?

Just hurts a little.

Nobody hurts when I wax.

He...

He doesn't love you down there?

Does he at least kiss you?

Why are you asking

if you know?

You know what our problem is?

We dream too much.

Don't forget to turn the lights off.

Rosy was touching herself

with her bare hands.

Soon Prince Charming

would caress her body

with red roses, she hoped.

Rosy wanted to fly out of the window

and jump straight into

Prince Charming's bed.

But was Prince Charming also

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Alankrita Shrivastava

Alankrita Shrivastava is an independent Indian filmmaker. After assisting Bollywood director Prakash Jha with many projects, she made her directorial debut with Turning 30!!! and recently made the critically acclaimed Lipstick Under My Burkha. more…

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