Pinky Beauty Parlour

Pinky Beauty Parlour
Directed byAkshay Singh
Written byAkshay Singh
Produced byAkshay Singh
Bahnishikha Das
StarringSulagna Panigrahi
Khushboo Gupta,
Akshay Singh
CinematographyGagandeep Singh
Release date
  • 14 April 2023 (2023-04-14)
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi

Pinky Beauty Parlour is a 2023 Hindi drama-comedy film directed by Akshay Singh, who also wrote the screenplay.[1] The film stars Sulagna Panigrahi, Khushboo Gupta, and Akshay Singh in the lead roles. It was released in theatres on April 14, 2023. The story is set in a beauty parlour in Varanasi and addresses color discrimination through satire and humor.[2][3]

Plot Summary

Pinky Beauty Parlour follows two sisters, Pinky (Sulagna Panigrahi) and Bulbul (Khushboo Gupta), who run a beauty parlour in Varanasi. Their routine is disrupted when a body is discovered in their parlour, leading to a police investigation that uncovers various secrets and societal issues.

The film explores the impact of fairness products and the societal pressures surrounding beauty ideals, particularly the preference for fair skin. It uses a blend of humor and drama to discuss these issues, highlighting the consequences of these beauty standards.

Cast and characters

  • Sulagna Panigrahi as Pinky
  • Khusboo Gupta as Bulbul
  • Akshay Singh as Shankar
  • Arpita Banerjee as Rupa
  • Vishwanath Chatterjee as Jata
  • Abhay Joshi as Khanna
  • Sami Akhtar as Jogi Malang
  • Anupama Negi as Sulagna

Critical reception

Pinky Beauty Parlour was featured in several international film festivals, including the MAMI International Film Festival, the International Film Festival of India (IFFI Goa), and the Melbourne Film Festival. The film was selected as the opening Hindi film at the Indian Panorama Film Festival in Delhi[4] and received a special mention at the IFFI Goa 2016 closing ceremony.[5]

Critics offered mixed reviews. Archika Khurana of the Times of India awarded the film 3.5 out of 5 stars, praising its message about society's obsession with fairness and highlighting the importance of inner goodness.[6]

Film Information criticized the story and screenplay, stating "Akshay Singh’s direction is no better than his story and screenplay. Music (Arbind-Lyton and Chintu Saarthak Kalla) is okay. Lyrics (Arbind Kaushal and Prem) are fair. Akshay Singh’s choreography is below the mark. Rakshit Thantry’s background music is weak. Gagandeep Singh’s camerawork is below-average. Mayur Tripathi’s production designing hardly deserves mention. Sandeep Singh Bajeli’s editing is loose".[7]

IANS recommended the film for its social message, particularly for younger audiences.[8]

References

  1. ^ Gaekwad, Manish (2016-10-27). "Prejudice based on skin colour ruins many lives, says director of 'Pinky Beauty Parlour'". Scroll.in. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
  2. ^ "Pinky Beauty Parlour Movie Review : A poignant drama with an important social message to convey". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
  3. ^ "Pinky Beauty Parlour: हल्के फुल्के ढंग से बड़ी बात कहती है 'पिंकी ब्यूटी पार्लर', ट्रेलर रिलीज". TV9 Bharatvarsh (in Hindi). 2023-04-03. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
  4. ^ "Indian Panorama Film Festival Inaugurated in Delhi". pib.gov.in.
  5. ^ "Pinky Beauty Parlour Trailer: Akshay Singh Film On Dodgy Indian Beauty Standards". TheQuint. 2023-04-03. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
  6. ^ "Pinky Beauty Parlour Movie Review : A poignant drama with an important social message to convey". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
  7. ^ "'Pinky Beauty Parlour' Review". 2023-04-14. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
  8. ^ "'Pinky Beauty Parlour' Movie Review: Highlights The Plight Of Dark-Skinned Young Women Who Are Oppressed And Insulted". Outlook India. 2023-04-13. Retrieved 2024-11-21.