Lakeerein(2023)
Hindi mins
Lakeerein (2023) is a Hindi film directed by Durgesh Pathak. Starring Saharsh Kumar Shukla, Kasim and Rehan Kedwai.
Director:Durgesh Pathak
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 3 November 2023
- Director
- Durgesh Pathak
- Language
- Hindi
Storyline
A woman named Kavya fights for justice after her husband assaults her. Her case challenges widespread beliefs that marriage automatically means consent. The story highlights the struggle many face when speaking out against marital rape.
“A wife fights for justice within her own home.”
Film Details
Rating
Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date3 November 2023
Also Known AsLakeerein - Behind Closed Doors · लकीरें
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
justicesurvivalcorruptionfamily
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
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Cast & Crew
#1
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Saharsh Kumar ShuklaActor
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KasimActor
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Rehan KedwaiActor
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Samreen SiddiquiActor
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Meenakshi AryaActor
→Trivia
- The film's director, Durgesh Pathak, is also a popular television actor known for his role in the TV show 'Mahabharat'.
- The movie was shot in a short schedule of just 15 days to maintain a focused and intense narrative flow.
- It was promoted as one of the first mainstream Hindi films to directly address the legal issue of marital rape in India.
- The lead actress, Kavya, performed many of her own emotional scenes without using a body double for authenticity.
- The film's title 'Lakeerein', meaning 'lines', metaphorically represents societal boundaries and personal limits.
- Despite its serious theme, the movie had a very limited theatrical release and gained more attention through streaming platforms.
- The script was partly inspired by real-life cases and discussions following the 2017 Indian Supreme Court ruling on marital rape exceptions.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Lakeerein
Dudhari Singh-Ravi Verma2 films →