Lihaaf: The Quilt (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film
Released in 2019, Lihaaf: The Quilt is a drama film directed by Rahat Kazmi.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Lihaaf: The Quilt stars Sonal Sehgal as Begum Jaan, Tannishtha Chatterjee as Ismat Chugtai, Sonal Sehgal as Begum Jaan and Veerendra Saxena as Aslam sahib, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lihaaf: The Quilt page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lihaaf: The Quilt tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lihaaf: The Quilt (2019)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lihaaf: The Quilt change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Lihaaf: The Quilt?
- Lihaaf: The Quilt stars Sonal Sehgal, Tannishtha Chatterjee, Sonal Sehgal, Veerendra Saxena and Mir Sarwar.
- When was Lihaaf: The Quilt released?
- Lihaaf: The Quilt was released in 2019.