![\"\"](\"https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/jGXdE7Qe2Sgth64GVgnhnMF79NJ.jpg\" "\\"\\"")
Movie Overview
| Title | Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare |
|---|---|
| Release Date | 2019 |
| Runtime | 2h 10m |
| Language | Hindi |
| Genre | Comedy, Drama |
| Director | Alankrita Shrivastava |
| Produced by | Balaji Motion Pictures |
Movie Cast
| Actor | Actress | Character |
|---|---|
| Konkona Sen Sharma | Radha \”Dolly\” Yadav |
| Bhumi Pednekar | Kajal \”Kitty\” Yadav |
| Vikrant Massey | Pradeep |
| Amol Parashar | Osmaan Ansari |
| Aamir Bashir | Amit Yadav |
| Kubbra Sait | Shazia |
| Karan Kundra | DJ Gurjar Teja |
| Kalp Shah | Pappu |
| Hearty Singh | Bharat |
| Prabhat Raghunandan | Billa |
| Neelima Azeem | Dolly\’s Mother |
Storyline
A disillusioned Delhi wife (Dolly), and her new-in-town cousin (Kitty), navigate damning secrets, dreams and their thorny dynamic on their respective roads to freedom.
Movie Summary & Timeline
Lipstick Dreams is a bold drama exploring the lives of Radha \”Dolly\” Yadav and her cousin Kajal as they navigate love, desire, independence, and self-discovery in a conservative society. Dolly struggles with intimacy and marital dissatisfaction while managing family responsibilities and financial pressures. Kajal explores romance, independence, and personal growth while working at a dating call center, confronting betrayal and societal judgment. The film portrays their journey toward empowerment, personal freedom, and emotional fulfillment, making it a compelling story about women\’s choices and autonomy.
| # | Scene | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kajal’s First Romantic Encounter | (1:09:50) Kajal experiences intimacy with Pradeep during their first date, exploring love, romance, and desire. |
| 2 | Dolly & Osmaan Affair Begins | (1:27:00) Dolly initiates an affair with Osmaan, finding emotional and physical fulfillment missing in her marriage with Amit. |
| 3 | Dolly & Osmaan Continue Their Affair | (1:38:00) The romantic and intimate connection between Dolly and Osmaan deepens, highlighting her journey toward personal autonomy and self-expression. |
| 4 | Family & Career Challenges | Kajal navigates her job at the dating call center, while Dolly balances family responsibilities, societal expectations, and personal desires, showing the struggles of modern women. |
| 5 | Conflict & Confrontation | Kajal faces betrayal and heartbreak from Pradeep, while Dolly confronts family tensions and societal judgment, testing their resilience and choices. |
| 6 | Resolution & Empowerment | Both women reconcile their personal and romantic challenges, embrace empowerment, and make choices that redefine their freedom and independence. |
IMDB Rating – 5.2/10
Where To Watch
Where To Watch
| Platform | Availability |
|---|---|
| Netflix | Available to stream (Subscription Required) |
Note: Streaming availability may vary based on your region. Check Netflix for official streaming or rental options.
Facts & Trivia
Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare features several notable production and thematic elements. Here are some interesting facts about the film:
- All-Female Crew: The film was led by an all-girls core team, which actress Bhumi Pednekar noted made a \”big statement\” in the Hindi film industry.
- Writer/Director\’s Personal Connection: Alankrita Shrivastava described the story as very personal, reflecting the bond between the two cousins at the heart of the film.
- Filming Location: Principal photography took place extensively in Greater Noida, a newly developing industrial area on the outskirts of New Delhi.
- Development Timeline: Shrivastava wrote the first draft of the script while completing post-production on her previous acclaimed film, Lipstick Under My Burkha.
- Direct-to-Digital Release: The movie was released directly on Netflix on September 18, 2020, bypassing a traditional theatrical release.
- Morally Ambiguous Roles: Lead actress Konkona Sen Sharma said she was \”thrilled\” to play Dolly because the character was morally ambiguous and transgressive, a departure from the morally upright roles she typically portrayed.
- \”Stars\” as App Ratings: The title, which translates to \”Dolly, Kitty, and Those Twinkling Stars,\” alludes both to the characters\’ dreams and to the literal stars used for rating services on apps such as food delivery and call centers.
- Focus on Female Desire: The film explores female sexuality and desire within Indian society, a topic often considered taboo.
- Ardh Satya Reference: A dialogue uses the word \”napunsak\” (impotent) to describe Dolly\’s life, echoing the 1983 classic Ardh Satya, highlighting emotional depth and struggles from a female perspective.
- Multiple Subplots: The film tackles complex issues—including infidelity, class struggles, and gender identity in a child—leading some reviewers to suggest it might have been better suited for a multi-episode web series.
