Common Sense Media Review
By Ishmeet Nagpal
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Indian legal drama confronts sexual assault and misogyny.
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Pink
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What's the Story?
In PINK, Minal (Taapsee Pannu) hits and injures a man while defending herself from his sexual assault. However, when she tries to file a police complaint, she is met with intimidation, dismissal, misogyny, and retaliatory litigation. With the help of her friends Falak (Kirti Kulhari) and Andrea (Andrea Tariang), and an aging lawyer called Deepak (Amitabh Bachchan), Minal fights back.
Is It Any Good?
When this Indian legal drama came out in 2016, it was an instant commercial success and, more importantly, it made an important social statement. Pink tackles serious issues around consent and women's safety without backing down from its message. The film centers on Pannu's powerful performance as Minal, which earned her well-deserved award recognition. While some may question having Bachchan's retired lawyer Deepak take such a prominent role, his star power helped bring these important issues to a wider audience. The movie's messages about consent—that "no means no" regardless of a woman's lifestyle choices—might seem basic, but they remain vital given ongoing issues with sexual violence and gender-based discrimination. In an industry where thoughtful films about women's experiences are becoming rarer, Pink stands out as both well-crafted entertainment and meaningful social commentary. It's a film that deserves to reach audiences beyond typical Bollywood fans.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the concept of consent in Pink. What does "no means no" really mean? Why do you think some people struggle to understand or respect this simple concept? How can we create a culture where consent is better understood and respected?
What did you think about the description and depiction of sexual violence in this movie? Did you think it was gratuitous? Why, or why not? Why does that matter? Does exposure to violent media desensitize kids to violence?
Talk about victim blaming and stereotypes. What harmful assumptions were made about the women in the film? How do these stereotypes affect how victims are treated? Why is it important to challenge these attitudes in real life?
Movie Details
- In theaters : September 16, 2016
- On DVD or streaming : April 4, 2017
- Cast : Amitabh Bachchan , Taapsee Pannu , Kirti Kulhari
- Director : Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury
- Inclusion Information : Asian Movie Director(s) , Indian/South Asian Movie Director(s) , Indian/South Asian Movie Actor(s) , Female Movie Actor(s) , Indian/South Asian Movie Writer(s)
- Studios : White Hill Studios , NH Studioz
- Genre : Drama
- Character Strengths : Compassion , Courage , Integrity , Perseverance
- Run time : 136 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- Last updated : June 30, 2025
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