"Lakshmanrekha" is a Bollywood movie directed by Sunil Sikand and released in 1991. The movie stars Naseeruddin Shah, Sangeeta Bijlani, Jackie Shroff, and Aditya Pancholi in lead roles.
The movie is based on the true story of a woman named Kiranjit Ahluwalia, who was sentenced to life imprisonment for killing her abusive husband. In the movie, Sangeeta Bijlani plays the role of Kiranjit Ahluwalia, while Naseeruddin Shah plays the role of a lawyer who takes up her case.
The movie deals with the sensitive issue of domestic violence and how the legal system often fails to provide justice to women who are victims of domestic abuse. The title of the movie, "Lakshmanrekha," refers to the moral boundary that a woman is expected to maintain in Indian society.
Overall, the movie received positive reviews for its powerful performances and socially relevant theme.
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