Lipstick Under My Burkha

Four ordinary women, living in a small town in India, struggle to break free from the societal norms that bind them. Usha, a 55-year-old widow, discovers a newfound sense of self through a secret love affair with a swimming instructor. Rehana, a college student, defies her family's restrictions by wearing jeans and singing in a band. Leela, a young beautician, dreams of traveling the world with her secret lover, but is forced to marry a man chosen by her family. Shireen, a burkha-wearing housewife, secretly works as a saleswoman and yearns for her husband's affection. As they navigate their lives, these four women find ways to claim their desires and live on their own terms, despite the obstacles that stand in their way.

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