Simple, bold and easy. A strong
film with one clear agenda and easy narration. These are the kinds of films I
like. The whole rigor of the suppressed Indian woman waking up and realizing the
possibility of freedom and individuality can be witnessed again. These couple
of years have been all about feminism, and uncovering sexual and gender
identities. Lipstick is another such film, but with a refreshing avatar and uninhibited
storytelling. The uniqueness of this film is the location of the story, Bhopal,
which is definitely a city but not a metro. So the woman is still suppressed but
is waking up to liberation and spreading her wings.
Alankrita Srivastava
presents an unabashed side of the Indian woman, who desires sex as much as a man does.
She has had enough and wants to break the chains of culture, conformism and
expectations. Veteran actress Ratna
Pathak delivers the goods with great aplomb. Konkana Sen Sharma’s craft and
acting does not need dialogue. Her expressions and nuances practically narrate
the story. Aahana and Plabita are a delight to watch. Though the film loses the
grip in the first half, the second half ties up loose ends and gives an
unassuming ending.
Rating - 4/5
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