The director is clear, he has said what he wanted to say honestly . He has neither stretched the scene unnecessarily, nor followed a roundabout style . He has accurately portrayed what he wanted to say on the screen . That is why the world inside the film 'Lalibazar' directed by Yama Thapa captivates the audience . 

The story of this film, which has been released after a long controversy, is new . Tight editing, acting and narration make the story flow . This film, which stars Swastima Khadka in the lead role, focuses on the Wadi community . The story of the film is that of Madhuwala (Swastima Khadka) from the Wadi community . She is the head of the house . The responsibility of her sick mother and her elder brother Madan (Govinda Sunar) lies entirely on Madhu's shoulders . She sells her body to support the family .

She falls in love with Narayan Panthi (Vishal Devkota), a Brahmin boy from the village. The two run away and get married, but Narayan's society does not accept Madhu. She throws him out by killing him, Narayan also cannot accept Madhu openly. So Madhu returns to Lalibazar, Narayan's child starts growing in her womb. The story of the film is about Madhu's struggle to educate that daughter.

This film is not only focused on the relationship between mother and daughter. It has tried to present the love between two classes, mainstream society, the Wadi community and the pain of women at once. However, the issue that this film tries to raise becomes weak because it cannot be easily brought up in the screenplay. A lot of time is spent on establishing the character.

What is the central conflict of 'Lalibazar' when the story revolves around the topic of love until the interval? It creates confusion. As a result, the main character of the film, Swastima, does not struggle much in the film. For example, when the mainstream society rejects her, Madhu does not stay in that society and struggle. Instead, she returns to Lalibazar. On the other hand, citizenship is required to educate her growing daughter Maharani. However, Madhu does not have to do much there either. Brother Madan is ready to give her father's name. On top of that, due to the Maoist war that has just started, Madhu's daughter Maharani can easily study. She does not struggle much to educate her daughter. Although she gives up her job as a sex worker for her daughter and starts pounding gravel. However, this character does not experience any struggle throughout the film.

Despite keeping the story of a woman at the center, Madhuwala's characterization in the film is very weak. In the film, she is presented as a sad, helpless female character. Most of the time she cries. The big decisions in her life are taken by the male characters. For example, Narayan plans to escape from Lalibazar. When citizenship is needed, Bhai stands up. This character is shown speaking up for her rights in some scenes, but most of the time she is portrayed as a woman who cannot make decisions for herself.

The same tasteless female character portrayal that Nepali films have been showing for years has been reduced in Madhuwala. The male character portrayal is amazing. The story is told from the male perspective until the interval. Why can't Narayan accept Madhuwala in his society? The weaknesses and strengths of this character are beautifully written. If this writing had been found in Madhuwala's character portrayal, the story would have reached a different height.

However, actress Swastima has given a performance that makes the character Madhu come alive. This character has captured the language and charm spoken by her. However, the work that is being done in the language is not seen as it is. When the clear charm of the mountain is captured, the disorganization of the work done in the language is broken.

The character Vishal, who has become Narayan, has conveyed the innocence and maturity of the character in the same way from beginning to end. Be it the character who became Kothari or the character of Rabindra Singh Baniya as a swordsman. The acting done by the actor to portray this character on the screen looks beautiful. However, the way the Bollywood style dialogues are spoken, the exaggeration included in the narration of the story has not been communicated as powerfully as the acting of these actors could have been. Most of the time in the film, the dialogues spoken by the actors seem 'loud'. If it had been possible to transform it into colloquial language, it would have changed the beauty of the story.

The strong point of this film is the color combination. The film has a vibrant color combination. Which takes the audience to the old times. The color combination here seems sufficient to create the year 2045 that the film is trying to show. The use of songs in the film does not seem forced. The background sound also carries the character and the narration in rhythm. The use of the song 'Ma Pyar Bechidinchu' is sweet.

The Badi community in particular is one that has been neglected and oppressed by the state structure. The production team should always be sensitive while telling the story of such a community. However, its lack is striking in 'Lalibazar'. For example, if there was a custom of wearing a hat in a community, women were involved in sexual acts, why did they reach such a situation, where did the state go wrong? If the film had leaned towards asking, this film would have become a strong link that could question this structure and society. However, the coating of commercialization has made this serious aspect superficial. Swastima, who plays Madhu in the film, wears revealing clothes that show her chest and half of her body most of the time.