Leena Yadav’s globally acclaimed film Parched starring Radhika Apte about four spirited women in rural Rajasthan battling patriarchy is all set for an Indian release next Friday. The Central Board of Film Certification has not only lauded the film for its content, but also shown tremendous liberality by leaving the film’s powerful, sometimes disturbing content untouched.

Says the film’s producer Aseem Bajaj (cinematographer and the film’s director Leena’s husband), “The board has passed the film for ‘Adults Only’ with just a few cuts. We are very grateful to CBFC. They’ve shown immense empathy, sensitivity and generosity towards Parched.”