The film is based on author Ismat Chughtai's celebrated masterpiece "Lihaaf" by the same name. The screenplay interweaves the Begum's strife in a loveless marriage with the court trial Ismat went through having faced charges of obscenity. Drama Why does every movie normalise and justify adultery and cheating using LGBTQ or women empowerment as an excuse. If you aren't satisfied with your partner, you can talk to them about it. You can do a lot if things other than cheating on them. This is really a cheap way to normalise same-sex relationships.