Parched: Finding Freedom, One Story At A Time!

Putting the dominance of the patriarchal society aside, four women set on a journey of self-discovery. 

The film stars Radhika Apte as a victim of domestic violence, Surveen Chawla - an erotic dancer, Leher Khan - a forceful child bride, and Tannishtha Chatterjee in the role of a widow. Director Leena Yadav has tried to push the dominance of the patriarchal society aside and is emphasising on the life they choose for themselves. They don't play the character they are "expected" to, rather do what they want to. 

Set in the heart of parched landscape of Gujarat, it opens with the customs and culture of the village. Then the trailer comes to haunt you back and shows a darker side of their lives. Misogyny, downtrodden women struggling for social equality, and the problem that the rural India suffers from even today, child marriage. But instead of succumbing to the pressure, they embark on a life-changing experience and look for a better life. They unapologetically talk about men, sex and explore their sexuality. 

Watch the trailer here.