Pink(2016)
Pink is a 2016 Indian Hindi-language legal thriller film directed by Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury. The film stars Amitabh Bachchan, Taapsee Pannu, Kirti Kulhari, and Andrea Tariang. It follows three young women who are accused of attempted murder after one of them attacks a man in self-defense. A retired lawyer takes their case and fights against a biased legal system. The film is notable for its sharp focus on consent, victim-blaming, and women's independence. It received widespread critical acclaim and won the National Film Award for Best Film on Other Social Issues. Pink was a commercial success, earning over ₹157 crore globally. It was released in theatres on 16 September 2016.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Plex, Hotstar, Prime Video, Netflix
- Theatrical Release
- 16 September 2016
- Director
- Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 16m
- Rating
- 8.1/10
Storyline
Three independent women living in Delhi face a nightmare after a night out. One of them is accused of attempted murder when she fights off an assault. A retired lawyer steps in to prove their innocence. He must convince a biased court that 'No' means 'No'.
“No means no.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Pink
Cast reunions in this film: Taapsee Pannu & Anupam Roy (2 films together), Amitabh Bachchan & Piyush Mishra (2 films together), Amitabh Bachchan & Shantanu Moitra (2 films together), and Amitabh Bachchan & Anupam Roy (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Pink' refers to the color often stereotypically associated with women, challenging the idea that it implies weakness.
- Amitabh Bachchan, who played the lawyer, wore his own hearing aid in the film as part of his character's portrayal.
- The courtroom scenes were shot in a real, non-functional courtroom in Delhi to add authenticity to the setting.
- Director Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury watched numerous Indian court cases for research to accurately depict legal procedures.
- The film was inspired by real-life incidents and aimed to start a conversation about consent and victim-blaming in society.
- It was a commercial success despite its serious theme, earning over ₹100 crore worldwide against a modest budget.
- The script was initially written in Bengali and later adapted into Hindi, keeping the core narrative intact.
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