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201427 minPGdocumentary

The Seventh Wish

201427 minPGdocumentary

Rekhti poetry, written between the 18th and 19th centuries in Lucknow and Delhi, openly addressed women's desires and their realities.

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Rekhti poetry, written between the 18th and 19th centuries in Lucknow and Delhi, openly addressed women's desires and their realities.

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Varun Trikhadirector

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Lucknow and Delhi, during the 18th and 19th centuries, served as the backdrop for Rekhti poetry, which openly addressed women's desires. The Seventh Wish investigates this often-denounced literary form through the lens of its enduring themes. It features the voices of Jinns and the desires they represent, questioning the authenticity of these expressions. The film presents a unique perspective on a genre that has largely been overlooked in discussions of Islamic literature.

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