Feminism
Law, Gender, and Patriarchy in Pink Pink is a powerful Hindi courtroom drama directed by Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury and starring Amitabh Bachchan and Taapsee Pannu. The film talks about women’s rights, consent, and how patriarchy influences society and even the legal system. Introduction Pink (2016) is not just a courtroom drama; it is a social message film. It shows how three independent girls are judged by society after they are involved in a legal case with powerful men. The film questions traditional ideas about “good” and “bad” women and highlights the importance of consent. Law and Justice in the Film The movie shows how the legal system works in India. Initially, the police and society blame the girls instead of protecting them. This reflects how the law is often influenced by social bias. However, through the character of lawyer Deepak Sehgal (played by Amitabh Bachchan), the court focuses on the main issue consent. His famous dialogue “No means No” becomes the central legal...