Laaga Chunari Mein Daag – Journey Of A Woman (transl. My Veil Is Stained) is a 2007 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Pradeep Sarkar and produced by Aditya Chopra under the Yash Raj Films banner. The film stars Jaya Bachchan, Rani Mukerji, Konkona Sen Sharma, Kunal Kapoor, Anupam Kher, and Abhishek Bachchan. The narrative follows the emotional and societal struggles of two sisters, Vibhavari and Shubhavari, as they navigate personal sacrifices, family duties, and societal judgment in a traditional yet evolving Indian landscape.

Plot

Vibhavari "Badki" Sahay and Shubhavari "Chutki" Sahay live with their parents, Shivshankar and Savitri, in Varanasi. The family struggles financially, with Savitri sewing clothes to support them while Shivshankar remains unemployed. Badki discontinues her studies to contribute to the household income, while the family prioritizes Chutki's education.