Lihaaf: The Quilt
2019, Hindi. Directed by Rahat Kazmi.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Hindi
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- Released
- 19 July 2019
- Country
- France, India, Singapore
- Written by
- Rahat Kazmi, Sonal Sehgal
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Lihaaf: The Quilt: quick answers
Is Lihaaf: The Quilt worth watching?
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How long is Lihaaf: The Quilt?
Lihaaf: The Quilt runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
Does Lihaaf: The Quilt have a post-credits scene?
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Lihaaf: The Quilt parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Lihaaf: The Quilt on?
Lihaaf: The Quilt isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 19 July 2019. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Lihaaf: The Quilt?
If you liked Lihaaf: The Quilt, try Girl in the Box, Skin, Homebound.
Who directed Lihaaf: The Quilt?
Lihaaf: The Quilt (2019) was directed by Rahat Kazmi and stars Tannishtha Chatterjee, Sonal Sehgal, Veerendra Saxena.