![]() The Muslim community in Medina then was living in an area infested by bandits who used to abuse women when they went out to relieve themselves at night. The important aspect of this verse is its timing. It asks women to cover themselves with an outer garment so that they are recognisable as Muslims and are not harassed. Of the three verses that talk about appearance, only the last addresses women exclusively. Journalist Ghazala Wahab writes that the practice initially began in Medina because women were at risk of abuse by bandits when they went to relieve themselves: “Islam lays down no requirements for physical identity. In all the discussions happening around the Karnataka hijab row, the practice of veiling in Islam and how it originated has also come up. ![]() The film mixes documentary-style footage and fictional scenes shot for the anthology. As Kunjila told TNM, her crowd-funded documentary on Penkootu was stuck, and it was then that she received a call from Jeo Baby, asking her if she would like to be part of the Freedom Fight anthology. The film uses an interesting technique, mixing documentary with fiction. The film also shows trans women as part of Penkootu’s efforts. From the humiliation of having to pee into a bottle in the storeroom to having to pay for tea and snacks at a restaurant each time they have to use the toilet, Asanghadithar packs a number of small stories within the larger framework. ![]() We also meet other women characters who face a range of issues, including sexual harassment, because of the lack of a toilet. ![]() Actor Srindaa plays one of the important roles in the film she’s required to be the ‘mugaprasadam’ (sweet faced) saleswoman no matter what, even if her bladder is bursting or if she has developed a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI). The film is based on a real life story, and also features some women who were part of the Penkootu group that led the fight a decade ago, including tailor and activist Viji who was featured on the BBC’s ‘100 Women of 2018’ list. ![]()
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