Pink Movie Review: 'No' Is Still Not Understood In 2026

Pink Movie Review: Films like Angry Indian Goddesses, Mardaani, Damini, Dor, Lajja, and others, have focused on rape, molestation, and a host of other issues that women face in this nation. The 2016 movie Pink supplements this with a special message that hasn't been discussed yet, one that all women will find quite relatable.

Pink is not your typical female-centric movie that discusses women's rights. It's realistic and hard-hitting.

Pink Movie Storyline:

Amitabh Bachchan portrays Deepak Sehgal, a once well-known attorney who left his practice after receiving a bipolar disorder diagnosis. He wears a mask all the time to breathe correctly because he has some health issues. Three roommates, Taapsee Pannu (Meenal Arora), Andrea Tariang (Andrea), and Kirti Kulhari (Falak Ali), end up becoming closest friends. Their lives drastically change after they get into an argument with Rajvir (Angad Bedi) and their friends. It goes without saying that the girls are afraid since the boys have been blackmailing them since their altercation.

What follows next was a courtroom drama with several charges and cruel remarks about the girls. Amitabh Bachchan decides to represent the girls.

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Pink Wasn’t Ahead Of Its Time, We’re Just Still Behind

When Pink came out in 2016, it made India face a reality that many would have rather ignored: consent is required, and saying 'no' doesn't require an explanation. In addition to telling a story, the courtroom play served as a mirror for a culture that evaluates women's morality before recognizing their rights.

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Seven years later, Satyaprem Ki Katha (2023) investigated consent in marriage and relationships, a setting that many take for granted. However, the responses were telling. Many people rejected the concept because they thought it was superfluous, awkward, or overdone. The notion that permission must be present in relationships was even disputed by some. That response demonstrates the lack of change.

In 2026, what Pink attempted to teach in 2016 still need clarification. A woman's decisions are still influenced by society, gender norms, and ego, while consent continues to be challenged

Films like these don't feel dated. While some may say they're ahead of their time but in reality, society is still lagging. What do you think?