• It’s accessible and entertaining; that rare film about empowerment that delivers plenty laughs. Make sure not to miss it.

  • Shubhra Gupta
    Shubhra Gupta
    Indian Express

    7

    What makes the film it is, is the upfront, frank manner in which female desire and fantasy are treated, running like a strong, vital thread through the film. Dreams can keep you alive, and age is just a number.

  • Sweta Kaushal
    Sweta Kaushal
    Hindustan Times

    7

    This is a film you must not miss as it is not everyday that Bollywood films talk of women and their desires.

  • Rohit Bhatnagar
    Rohit Bhatnagar
    Deccan Chronicle

    7

    Lipstick Under My Burkha is surely a brave attempt by the makers, but going by the promos, don’t expect it to be an intense drama of women’s misery. The film touches upon serious issues but with a humorous flair. This tale of women’s equality and liberation is a mirror of real India.

  • Nihit Bhave
    Nihit Bhave
    Times Of India

    8

    Lipstick… may not drastically change things for women, but it’ll certainly smudge a few boundary lines.

  • Harshada Rege
    Harshada Rege
    DNA India

    6

    Noble intentions, great performances, but underwhelming watch!

  • Suhani Singh
    Suhani Singh
    India Today

    7

    Lipstick Under My Burkha is truly an ensemble film in which every performer leaves her or his mark.

  • This is a brave film which many in this male chauvinistic society might find difficult to digest.

    Although I failed to understand what is so “lady-oriented” about the film I would definitely thank CBFC for making me more curious about it.

  • Rachit Gupta
    Rachit Gupta
    Filmfare

    8

    Director Alankrita Shrivastava has crafted a bold and beautiful film. It showcases a serious problem with society with the right amount of élan. It takes a heavy subject and presents it with alacrity. This film affirms your faith in girl power. Its a definite must watch.

  • Vishal Verma
    Vishal Verma
    Glamsham

    8

    Go if you demand something different and cinematic this weekend. You won’t regret it.

  • This already tells you Lipstick Under My Burkha, timed to perfection, mirroring the world we live in, is narrating a story about a subaltern, small-town Indian society at the edge of a revolution. Look carefully at young Rihana. She will lead a movement, if not for herself, then for her kids, for sure. Look carefully at this film. It will move you as well.

  • It’s clear why Censors were unnerved by this brave, fun film…Lipstick Under My Burkha could potentially upset many, many people. It has the ability to grab a person by the collar, shake them up and make them feel unsettled even if they refuse to introspect. I am willing to bet that Pahlaj Nihalani’s Censor Board will not be the last conservatives unnerved by this feisty, disturbing yet celebratory film.

  • Manisha Lakhe
    Manisha Lakhe
    NowRunning

    7

    In a patriarchal society four secretly rebellious women find slices of happiness even though their rights are trampled casually. The film serves reality with a dash of humor.

  • Tushar Joshi
    Tushar Joshi
    Bollywood Life

    7

    A must watch for some terrific performances by the lead cast, Lipstick Under My Burkha will hopefully bring to light some issues that need attention and start a discussion or a conversation between women who are struggling for the most basic right in life – one to be happy.

  • IANS
    IANS
    Sify

    7

    …the hype surrounding this film is bound to get you to watch it and disappoint it wont.

  • Lipstick Under My Burkha can be watched for its snappy dialogue and sensitive, intense performances.

  • Madhuri
    Madhuri
    FilmiBeat

    7

    If you are looking out for some power-packed content then, opt for this bold shade of lipstick which has a long-lasting impact!