CBFC Banned ‘Lipstick Under My Burkha’ For Being ‘Lady Oriented’ And Celebs Have Had Enough

Is it really 2017? Certainly doesn’t feel like. No, I’m not hallucinating but didn’t you hear? The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has managed to strike again and this time without any axe! While you may argue that the board has a long-debated history with filmmakers and their angst (read: Udta Punjab), their latest deed will make you throw up.

If you’re living under a rock, the CBFC has denied a certificate to Prakash Jha’s production, ‘Lipstick Under My Burkha’ and the reason mentioned for the same is making the world cringe.

Thank you for all your support for #LipstickUnderMyBurkha against this ridiculous regressiveness. We won't be silenced. #CensorTheCensors pic.twitter.com/sBSSbx5FRy

— 💄 Under My Burkha (@LipstickMovie) February 23, 2017

“The story is lady oriented …”

Look at the irony, the movie that has garnered a lot of appreciation and accolades abroad (including a gender equality award) has been denied a release in its home turf.

 

At the hour, Bollywood has come together as a fraternity and is condemning and trolling CBFC for what it is- ‘a guardian we don’t want’.

1. Farhan Akhtar has said it!

Below is the reason CBFC listed for denying #LipstickUnderMyBurkha a release. Keep your barf bag ready.. pic.twitter.com/NFO42sRJIb

— Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) February 23, 2017

 

2. Unfathomable is the word, Renuka!

"Lipstick Under My Burkha",an award winning film directed by Alankrita Shrivastav refused a Certificate for these unfathomable reasons 👇 😠 pic.twitter.com/QZwi3yhTCn

— Renuka Shahane (@renukash) February 23, 2017

 

3. Couldn’t have put it better!

CBFC now refuses to clear a film dealing w/ female sexuality 'cos ladkiyon ko sex ke baare mein nahi sochna chahiye. https://t.co/SHVnx9Xfba

— वरुण 🇮🇳 (@varungrover) February 23, 2017

 

4. Hear that, CBFC?!

Seriously? Grow up. https://t.co/OkkVITEwSr

— Kalki केकला (@kalkikanmani) February 24, 2017

 

5. Rohan Joshi never minces words

https://twitter.com/mojorojo/status/834678942686728192

 

6. Yeah. You tell them, girl! 

Give them hell @alankrita601
And scream even louder now. #CBFC To many more like @LipstickMovie https://t.co/Q7Z1Wj3E9G

— Shruti Seth (@SethShruti) February 23, 2017

 

7. HIGH. TIME

It's time CBFC stops being an embarrassment to the nation. https://t.co/pcjn7eaM5L

— Ranvir Shorey (@RanvirShorey) February 23, 2017

 

8. Even RGV knows how regressive this is!

My Sincere 🙏🏻 to CBFC for refusing to Certify Prakash Jha's #LipstickUnderMyBurkha

You prove we are a million years behind Stone Age. pic.twitter.com/JYUI6GvJA2

— Ram Gopal Varma Parody (@RGVzoomined) February 23, 2017

 

9. It can’t be better than this!

 

10. Is there really no hope left!?

The CBFC now refuses to certify Alankrita Shrivastava's #LipstickUnderMyBurkha this stupidity will never end I guess https://t.co/A7KuCrKM3g

— Suparn S Varma (@Suparn) February 23, 2017

 

11. One of big order!

I condemn the denial of #CensorCertificate to @prakashjha27 's film #LipstickUndermyBurkha.Its an act of arrogance by Pahalaj Nihalani.

— Ashoke Pandit (@ashokepandit) February 24, 2017

 

12. And the question of the hour is…

If Indian women don't have sex then who are all the Indian men having sex with https://t.co/WM72T6cBVv

— out of context aditi mittal (@awryaditi) February 23, 2017

Now, tell me…does it really feel like 2017?!

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