Updated on: 18 September, 2026 05:47 PM IST |Kavya Agarwal
10 years after its release, Pink remains one of those films that continues to spark conversations long after the end credits. Starring Taapsee Pannu, Amitabh Bachchan, Kirti Kulhari and Andrea Tariang, the Shoojit Sircar-produced courtroom drama made a lasting impact with its powerful storytelling. But beyond its much-discussed dialogues and courtroom moments, there are several lesser-known facts about the film that many viewers may have missed. From its making to the performances and intriguing details surrounding the project, here are some fascinating facts as Pink completes 10 years.
The polluted Delhi mask and signing without a script
Amitabh Bachchan wears a mask in parts of the film. Big B himself suggested this detail because New Delhi has very bad air pollution.
Amitabh Bachchan wears a mask in parts of the film. Big B himself suggested this detail because New Delhi has very bad air pollution.
Meaning of the title
The logo for the movie shows hands holding prison bars behind the pink color. The makers wanted to show that pink is not just a soft color for girls, but a symbol of strength and revolution.
The logo for the movie shows hands holding prison bars behind the pink color. The makers wanted to show that pink is not just a soft color for girls, but a symbol of strength and revolution.
Global reach and special audience
The movie became a massive hit and won a National Film Award. The United Nations screened the film, and the Rajasthan Police used it to train officers on how to respect women's rights.
The movie became a massive hit and won a National Film Award. The United Nations screened the film, and the Rajasthan Police used it to train officers on how to respect women's rights.
Real illness
Taapsee Pannu was very sick with a viral infection while shooting her court scenes. Director Shoojit Sircar kept her working because her tired look made the scenes feel more real.
Taapsee Pannu was very sick with a viral infection while shooting her court scenes. Director Shoojit Sircar kept her working because her tired look made the scenes feel more real.
"No Means No"
The iconic "No means No" courtroom monologue in Pink (2016) was not originally part of the script and was improvised by Amitabh Bachchan during filming.
The iconic "No means No" courtroom monologue in Pink (2016) was not originally part of the script and was improvised by Amitabh Bachchan during filming.
