Movie: Lajja
Lead: Manisha Koirala
The movie showcases the journey of a woman Vaidehi (played by Manisha Koirala), who escapes her abusive husband, when she finds out that he intends to kill her and keep their baby (yet to be born) to himself.
Vaidehi moves on to a journey which unfolds the story of 5 women that she comes across and realise the atrocities thrown upon them by men who believe women are born for sex, give birth and prepare food.
Vaidehi stands up against the system and fights for the rights of women.