Film on triple talaq debuts at Berlin celebration

New Delhi, Feb 12 A movie based on triple talaq and its effect had its world premiere at the ongoing Berlin Film Festival.

Aleena Khan says her film "Code Blue" attempts to expose the three words that "harm the lives of a great many ladies in three seconds".

Made in association with Rahat Kazmi Films, the film features Alok Nath, Rishi Bhutani, Sushmita Mukerji and Khan in lead jobs.

Khan needs to use the medium of movies to bring to light the lives of women who find their lives shattered with this instant divorce practice.

She says she felt traumatised when she encountered cases of women having to endure the mistreatment and misuse of the oral talaq system.

"I want every woman to rise and locate her true self. 'Code Blue' should inspire millions," she says.

It was difficult for Aleena Khan to make the film; she had face opposition at every step.

"But may, my family stood by me and that is the only thing that is important. There is no reason for talking about the requirement for a change. You need to be the change," she says.