Biography
Kalpana Lajmi is an important figure in Indian womens' liberationist filmmaking. After working on documentaries, she began to write some of her own scripts, which centered on independent heroines who were able to make their own life choices. All her films have women protagonists who defy stereotypes associated with marital life and sexuality, which, in theme, treatment and emotional charge, were far ahead of their times—with womens' liberationist and queer characters seen as outcasts in Indian society.
Filmography
Cast Credits
Crew
Crew Credits
Chingaari
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2006
Kyon?
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2003
Daman: A Victim of Marital Violence
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2001
Daman: A Victim of Marital Violence
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2001
Darmiyaan: In Between
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1997
Rudaali
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1993
Rudaali
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 1993
Ek Pal
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1986
Market Place
Role: Assistant Director
MOVIE • 1983
The Role
Role: Costume Assistant
MOVIE • 1977
The Churning
Role: Assistant Director
MOVIE • 1976