# The Dirty Picture (2011)

> A fearless village outsider becomes a sensation in 1980s South Indian cinema, discovering that the fame built on her sexuality can empower and consume her.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/57590

## Facts

- Runtime: 144 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama
- Director: Milan Luthria
- Cast: Vidya Balan, Emraan Hashmi, Tusshar Kapoor, Naseeruddin Shah, Anju Mahendru, Rajesh Sharma, Imran Hasnee, Shivani Tanksale
- TMDB rating: 6.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1954206/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: bold, sensual, witty, bollywood movie night, feminist cinema discussion

## Synopsis

A bold journey of ambition and desire unfolds in the world of cinema.

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