Thank You, Censor Board! Lipstick Under My Burkha Is Now Eligible For Golden Globes
Lipstick Under My Burkha, which is not getting a certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) in India, screened at the 15th edition of Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (IFFLA) on their opening night.
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While the director of the film Alankrita Shrivastava was elated with this honour, she had no idea there was more in store for her.
Before the screening, director of IFFLA, Christina Marouda, made a huge announcement.
She said, "We are honored that the Hollywood Foreign Press Association has chosen our opening night film, Lipstick Under My Burkha, to be an official Golden Globes qualifying screening. The director of the film will now have the opportunity to properly plan a Golden Globes campaign should she choose to submit the film for nomination."
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Our goal in working closely with Hollywood Foreign Press Association is to ensure that the Golden Globes are on the radar of filmmakers in India and that they become more and more aware of this platform and can begin to formulate their strategy," she added.
Well, this should definitely be a big blow for India as an Indian movie is making it's way into people's heart abroad and has not seen a day of release back in the country.
Saloni Singh, a Senior Copy Editor at Indiatimes, is the maestro of all things '90s, crafting nostalgic journeys for millennials through her writing.As an ardent cinephile, she's navigated the intricate world of news channels and websites, fine-tuning her skills in creating captivating content and immersive storytelling. Saloni's qualifications include a Diploma Certificate in Journalism and Communications from the prestigious Symbiosis Institute in Pune.Away from the editor's desk, you'll find her either romping around with adorable pups or globetrotting to the tunes of music festivals.
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