Ashutosh Rana, Bidita Bag's courtroom drama 'Lakeerein' sets release date
Ashutosh Rana and Bidita Bag are gearing up for a riveting courtroom drama titled Lakeerein. The film's motion poster was unveiled on Tuesday. Directed by Durgesh Pathak, this movie touches upon the delicate topic of marital rape and consent within marriage. It is said to shed light on the legal and societal obstacles faced by victims of this crime. The film is set to grace theaters on November 3.
'Lakeerein's plot explores the impact of marital rape on victims
The story of Lakeerein follows Kavya (Tia Bajpai) as she pursues justice against her husband, Vivek Damodar Agnihotri (Gaurav Chopra), for the appalling act of marital rape. Set in the well-known locales of Uttar Pradesh, the film portrays the impact of marital rape not only on Kavya's life but also on her maid and friend, both of whom have endured similar offenses in their marriages. Both Bag and Rana play advocates, namely Geeta Bishwas and Dudhari Singh.
Take a look at the motion poster here
Meet the cast and crew of 'Lakeerein'
In addition to Rana and Bag, Lakeerein stars Bajpai, Chopra, Aman Verma, Rajesh Jais, Saharsh Shukla, Mukesh Bhatt, Anil Rastogi, and Ali Mohammad in key roles. The film is produced under the banners of Image & Creation, BTC Multimedia Productions, and Black Pearl Movies, with distribution partner Reliance Entertainment.
Director Pathak's vision for 'Lakeerein'
Director Pathak expressed that Lakeerein is more than just a movie; it's a call for change. In an interview, the director stated, "It challenges societal norms, questions the morality of our legal system, and advocates for the recognition of marital rape as a crime. The film prompts us to reflect on the importance of consent and the need to provide protection and justice to married women who face such heinous acts within their marriages."
Meanwhile, here's more about Bag and Bajpai
Actor-model Bag has gained recognition for her strong commitment to socially relevant films. She was last seen in the Netflix movie Plan A Plan B, sharing the screen with Riteish Deshmukh and Tamannaah Bhatia. Notably, she has also made appearances in Inspector Avinash and the Amazon Prime Video series Crash Course. On the other hand, Bajpai is a well-known actor in both the television and film industries. She made her debut in 2011 with Vikram Bhatt's film Haunted.
