Purdah

2019 • 70 minutes

About this movie

Kaikasha Mirza just removed her burka for the first time and now is battling against the harsh judgment of her community and family as she strives to become one of the only Muslims ever selected for the prestigious Mumbai Senior Women’s Cricket Team.

Ratings and reviews

Purdah is a great film. The documentary is a really inspiring and dramatic story of three sisters in India who have to take on a mountain of obstacles. The girls are really charismatic and you can't help but root for them. I found myself both laughing with them at times and then crying for them at other times. This movie has some very big surprises in it. I highly recommend seeing this film as it is a beautiful looking film that transports you to a place and people that I would never otherwise learn about. The documentary is particularly timely nowadays too, given all of the controversy over proposed Muslim bans and even burka bans in some places. Purdah is a film for anyone who likes great documentaries, stories about strong willed women, or wants to learn more about different cultures. Watch it!

This is great look into the life of girls in India. Heart wrenching at times and humorous and also a feel good doc too, all in one! I thought they put this together very well, and gave insight to what its like for girls in India, and life in India in general, which I think a lot of people don't know about. This was very watchable and I would recommend it to anyone.

Purdah (Burkha) is an emotionally bold, powerful and poignant story that leaves you wanting more. It follows the life of Kaikasha as she goes through several struggles in order to play the sport that she loves and is extremely good at, in a country that forces all women to wear a headscarf with no questions asked. Her father is adamant at first about her decision to pursue her dreams but then changes his mind, supporting his daughter despite facing criticism from family and the community. Many sad yet uplifting situations occur afterwards as the film progresses which makes it an interesting watch from start to end. Visually compelling, great storytelling. It's a must see for sure.