Lihaaf: The Quilt
Originally released in 2019. Lihaaf: The Quilt is a drama film. directed by Rahat Kazmi. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Tannishtha Chatterjee, Sonal Sehgal, and Veerendra Saxena
Synopsis
A period drama, the film is based on Ismat Chugtai's most celebrated story "Lihaaf" (published 1942). The film inter weaves the plot of same sex relationship between Begum and her masseuse and the trial that Ismat underwent after being slapped with a case of obscenity on publishing the story. The film raises themes of homosexuality and freedom of speech that our society is grappling with even today.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 19, 2019
6 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
2.7/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
Hindi
Original language
Country
France
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Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- HI
Production Companies
- A.S.A.P
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lihaaf: The Quilt about?
A period drama, the film is based on Ismat Chugtai's most celebrated story "Lihaaf" (published 1942). The film inter weaves the plot of same sex relationship between Begum and her masseuse and the ...
Who directed Lihaaf: The Quilt?
Lihaaf: The Quilt was directed by Rahat Kazmi.
How long is Lihaaf: The Quilt?
Lihaaf: The Quilt has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was Lihaaf: The Quilt released?
Lihaaf: The Quilt was released on July 19, 2019 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Lihaaf: The Quilt?
The main cast of Lihaaf: The Quilt includes Tannishtha Chatterjee, Sonal Sehgal, Veerendra Saxena, Rahat Kazmi, Mir Sarwar.