A still from Lipstick Under My Burkha and Alankrita Shrivastava

"This decision insults the intelligence of the audience," retorts Alankrita Shrivastava, director of Lipstick Under My Burkha, which has been rejected by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) for public viewing. The multiple reasons, which hardly makes sense, read, "The story is lady oriended, their fantasy above life. There are contanious sexual scenes, abusive words, audio pornography and a bit sensitive touch about one particular section of society, hence film refused (sic)."