No issues with CBFC, my problem is with society: Ekta Kapoor
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No issues with CBFC, my problem is with society: Ekta Kapoor
- IANS
After fighting many battles with the Central Board of Film Certification CBFC, the trailer of Alankrita Shrivastav directorial venture "Lipstick Under My Burkha" was released on Tuesday in Mumbai.During the film39s trailer launch, Ekta Kapoor, who will be presenting and distributing the film, said that she had no problem with the CBFC, but with the society.3939There is no problem with CBFC, my problem is with society, which at some point speaks about the same issue in its own ways. If you talk to any girl, you will come to know about five to 10 such incidents happening with her in one day where, being a woman, she has to prove herself a little harder. She has to learn how to combat from a very young age,3939 Ekta Said.Explaining about the middle finger shown in the poster of the film "Lipstick Under My Burkha", Ekta said: "The middle finger is not for the CBFC but pointed towards the patriarchal society that does not let us come out, which compels us to suppress our voice. That is why this issue is not just CBFC39s, this issue is about ideology, it is about patriarchy."During the press conference, the panel consisted of Ekta Kapoor, Alankrita Srivastava, Konkana Sen Sharma, Ratna Pathak Shah, Aahana Kumra and Plabita Borthakur.The film, produced by Prakash Jha, was stuck with the CBFC for six months as it revolves around four women and their sexual desires and freedom. But finally, the CBFC has passed the trailer of the film with 39A39 certificate.Ratna Pathak Shah, who was one of the senior most actors among the four women in the film, said the film should not be loaded with any label as it is difficult to live with and she did this film as she found it very interesting and funny."Let39s not load the film down with words such as 39life changing movement39 or 39new wave39 etc., as these things, these labels can be very hard to live with."When I saw the film, I found it extremely interesting, extremely sensitive, funny film. I enjoyed watching it and I think even the audience will do," said the Sarabhai vs Sarabhai actress.She also addressed the issue of Goods and Services Tax GST by saying: "Not just lipstick, but sanitary pads should also not be taxed by the government. It39s a necessity for a woman39s hygiene.""Lipstick Under My Burkha", starring Konkona Sen Sharma, Ratna Pathak Shah, Aahana Kumra, Plabita Borthakur and Vikrant Massey, has already created a great buzz among the audience. The film will be released on July 21.