Sexual consent is a very simple concept. No means no means no.
In this week’s release, Amitabh Bachchan as the lawyer Deepak Sehgal says, "No is not a word but an entire sentence. It doesn’t matter if the girl is your girlfriend, a sex worker, or even your wife, no means no."
For decades, Bollywood has taught that stalking is romantic and ‘chhod do aanchal’ is just another phase in a relationship. And, the pattern hasn’t changed. Whether it’s Sholay’s Basanti or Sultan’s Aarfa it doesn’t take long for our leading ladies to succumb to the aggressive advances of our heroes, usually in the space of a song.
Pink, however, in no uncertain words, underlines a woman’s freedom to her body and sexuality. A woman can smile and be friendly with a man she’s just met. She can have a drink or two with him. She can be wearing jeans and be at a rock concert. She can also be sexually experienced. But when she says no, it’s hands off.
A giant leap for Bollywood and Indian society. Here's what social media had to say about Sr Bachchan and the film.
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# no dramatic histrionics,no overacting, perfectly nuanced tonality & @ u make every point,scene clap worthy. Outstanding film
I saw him,I loved him, then admired him,then re-admired him, loved him even more..Speechless.Thank you @ Sir, for the Magic #
Make # tax free !A movie must for both educated & non educated masses to know what a # means!3 days since seen it, can't get it out
Just came out from watching # First thought - this movie should be compulsory viewing for young people. Also old people. All people.
