Synopsis
Burqa is a 2023 Indian Tamil-language film written and directed by Sarjun KM.
The movie stars Kalaiyarasan and Mirnaa Menon in the lead roles.
It premiered at the New York Indian Film Festival and was nominated under Best Film, Best Actor, and Best Actress categories.
The plot revolves around 21-year-old recently widowed Najma, who meets an injured stranger, Surya, under unlikely circumstances.
Najma is a nurse by education who was married two months ago through arranged marriage. Her husband dies in a road accident, and she is put in a mourning period for 3 months where she should not meet any other man.
On a night in the second week of the mourning period, she is alone in her house when an injured man Surya knocks on her door. Grudgingly, she tends to him, leading to deep conversations and a gradual development of mutual fondness between them.
The discussions delve into serious topics such as gender and religion-based discrimination, providing a thoughtful exploration of these societal issues.
