PINK (2016)

Pink is the film that provides feminism a brave new shade. It makes many relevant and bold pro-feminist and anti-sexist remarks. this is often a politically charged social drama. But where its political statements are firm, its cinematic finesse isn't very strong. But some films are all heart and that’s what makes Pink such a bold and relevant statement to our times.

On the idea of its intentions alone, Pink may be a film that levels the playing field within the battle of the sexes. It critiques the patriarchal and chauvinist tendencies of Indian society to good effect. It raises questions on the treatment of recent Indian women especially on the idea of their sartorial and lifestyle choices. In effect, it’s as if the Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau decided to form a movie on gender equality in India. Pink is that relevant, balanced and logical with the topics it highlights. Three girls living in Delhi have a run in with an area politician"s son and his friends while they’re partying together. the women find yourself wounding the boy which sparks off a game of egos, intimidation and political tactics. the women attempt to file a police complaint while the boys attempt to employ their political muscle. Things get out of hand when the boys find yourself molesting one among the women . The drama moves to the Sessions Court and what ensues is legal pandemonium.

Pink’s story works out pretty much . But there are a couple of issues within the script. the top of the case may be a bit convenient, with the judge reaching his final verdict on the idea of emotional intelligence instead of hard facts, evidences and witness depositions, as you’d expect during a Court of law. A key a part of the incident, the molestation, isn't investigated through the hearings. But the dialogue written for this movie is top notch. Amitabh Bachchan gets the cream of the lines, but even the women get solid lines with genuine emotions.

Pink’s focus solely rests on making resounding statements on feminism. The content of the film resonates the fears and insecurities of recent , working women in India and therefore the harassment they face on each day to day basis. Director Aniruddha Roy Chaudhary and producer Shoojit Sircar are often the new poster boys of Women’s Rights in India.

The one single reason why Pink works is Amitabh Bachchan. His performance is during a different league. He plays lawyer to the women and his statements in court are an Indian Women’s Rights Activists" dream . He’s playing a senile and bipolar man, so his scathing observations on sexism and exploitation of girls are bit jagged but their absolutely bang on. His dialogue throughout the film is brilliant. Amitabh Bachchan infuses his role with characteristic intensity. Performances by Taapsee Pannu, Kirti Kharbanda and Andrea Taring are sufficient. Angad Bedi and Piyush Mishra excel in their grey roles.

Well acted, well intentioned and inspiringly brave, Pink is that the film which will shake up feudal mindsets in India. it's a touch theatrical in its approach, but some causes got to be shouted from the rooftops. So that’s what Pink does. It stands tall and it lets out a roar of defiance against gender inequality and girls exploitation. More power to women .