Ashutosh Rana and Bidita Bagh will be paired in the film 'Lakeerein'

Governor of Uttar Pradesh, Smt. Anandiben Patel launched the trailer of the film "Lakeerein"

The trailer of the film “Lakeerein” was launched at Raj Bhavan, Lucknow by the Governor of Uttar Pradesh, Smt. Anandiben Patel. The film “Lakeerein” is based on the sensitive subject of marital rape and consent in marriage.

The film “Lakeerein”, which will hit the theaters on November 3, 2023, is a courtroom drama. The film is based on the sensitive subject of marital rape and consent in marriage, which is often viewed from a different perspective in our society.

Durgesh Pathak, director of the film "Lakeerein", says, "Our film shows the role and importance of mutual consent in marriage relationships. At the same time, it throws light on the complexities of domestic violence. Such issues are often ignored by the society. Yes, but this film throws light on this subject.

Kavya (Tia Bajpayee) is at the center of the story of the film “Lakeerein”. She seeks justice in court against her husband Vivek Damodar Agnihotri (Gaurav Chopra) for the heinous act of marital rape.

Kavya's fight for justice is the centerpiece of the film, which highlights the legal and social challenges faced by victims of marital rape and calls for changes in social attitudes and laws towards domestic violence.

Director Durgesh Pathak further says, “In the film, Kavya's legal battle takes place in Lucknow and Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh. The film also delves into its emotional and social aspects. It shows the marital problems in the lives of Kavya as well as her maid Naseema and her friend Anita, which is related to marital rape and such atrocities.

In the film, actress Bidita Bag is playing the role of advocate Geeta Biswas. In Adalat, actor Ashutosh Rana is playing the role of advocate Dudhari Singh, against whom advocate Geeta Biswas will be seen fighting the case. Geeta's fight against injustice is based on moral values and principles in the society. Raises questions on serious topics like marital rape.

The film “Lakeerein” is the voice of many women who suffer injustice in society, which calls for change. The film challenges social norms, attempts to bring marital rape within the ambit of law, and decriminalizes marital rape, advocates recognition as such. The film inspires us to consider the importance of full consent and the need to provide protection and justice to married women who face such heinous acts in their marital relationships.

The entertaining and thought-provoking film "Lakeerein" has been produced under the banner of Image & Creation, BTC Multimedia Productions, and Black Pearl Movies, which will be released by Reliance Entertainment. The director of this socio-drama film is Durgesh Pathak. The actors who have adorned this film with acting are Ashutosh Rana, Bidita Bag, Tia Bajpayee, Gaurav Chopra, Aman Verma, Rajesh Jais, Saharsh Shukla, Mukesh Bhatt, Anil Rastogi, Ali Mohammed and others.

-Shantiswarup Tripathi