''Bebaak'' ''(Dying wind in her hair)'' is a

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short film written and directed by Shazia Iqbal in 2019 and produced by Jar Pictures. This film is based on a true tale about a young woman named Fatin who was publicly reprimanded for being a woman at a scholarship interview by a religious leader.

Plot

Based on a real-life incident, ''Bebaak'' examines the patriarchal idea of male agency over female bodies, which is based on a systematic theological notion that demands women cover up in order to be "more humble, respectful, and acceptable" by society. It tells the tale of Fatin, a young woman from a low-income family who encounters chauvinism and is reprimanded by a religious leader during a scholarship interview.

Cast

* Sana Pathan *

Sheeba Chaddha Sheeba Chaddha is an Indian film, stage and television actress. She received nominations for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performances in the 2022 films '' Badhaai Do'' and '' Doctor G'', winning for the former. Earl ...

Sarah Hashmi Sarah Hashmi is an Indian actress known for her award-winning role in the short film Bebaak (2019) and for her performance as Huma in the Dice Media web series Operation MBBS (2020–present). Early life and background Hashmi was born in De ...

Vipin Sharma Vipin Kumar Sharma is an Indian actor, editor and filmmaker. He is best known for his acting roles in ''Taare Zameen Par'', ''Gangs of Wasseypur'', ''Kick'', ''Paatal Lok'' and '' Monkey Man''. Early life Sharma spent his early childhood in a ...

Nawazuddin Siddiqui Nawazuddin Siddiqui (; born 19 May 1974) is an Indian actor known for his work in Hindi cinema. He is the recipient of various accolades, including a National Film Award, an IIFA Award, and two Filmfare Awards, as well as a nomination for an ...

Awards

Reception

* ''Bebaak'' views freedom as a network of connected crackers rather than a single spark that, when lighted, can burn the ground. It doesn't exhibit this hurry or lack of determination. The conclusion of a movie with significant themes revolves upon a little girl and her gaze, yearning, and anticipation. * The film's script is incisive and to the point, highlighting the ridiculousness of the religious pressure placed on women to wear a certain manner, especially in an environment as modern as India.

Controversy

The scandal surrounding

Anurag Kashyap Anurag Kashyap (born 10 September 1972) is an Indian filmmaker and actor known for his works in Hindi cinema. He is the recipient of four Filmfare Awards. For his contributions to films, the Government of France made him a Knight of the Ordre ...

stems from his alleged negligence in a sexual assault accusation against his former business partner

Vikas Bahl Vikas Bahl is an Indian filmmaker, best known for directing Chillar Party (2011), ''Queen (2013 film), Queen'' (2013), ''Super 30 (film), Super 30'' (2019), and ''Shaitaan (2024 film), Shaitaan'' (2024). Early life and education Bahl was born a ...

, and it has stained a short film he made on his own. The Kashyap and Jar Films-produced film Bebaak, starring Shazia Iqbal, has been removed from this month's Mumbai Film Festival.

References

External links

* {{IMDb title, id=tt8991706 Indian drama short films 2019 films 2019 short films 2010s Indian films