The Pink Shirt Explained
The Pink Shirt is a Pakistani web series directed by Kashif Nisar and written by Bee Gul. It stars Sajal Aly and Wahaj Ali as leads with Nazish Jehangir, Hamza Firdous, Sania Saeed and Rehan Sheikh in supporting cast. The web series debuted on SXSW, Sydney 2023 on 16 October 2023.
Premise
The plot revolves around the relationship of two individuals Sofia and Umer who after entangled in the toxic relationships with their partners Sameer and Sara embark on a transformative journey towards love.[1]
Cast
Production
In November 2022, it reported that Sajal Aly, Wahaj Ali and Nazish Jehangir will be appeared in a web-series.[2] In May 2023, screenwriter Bee Gul shared some datails about the project and stating Aly's character as what she hasn't done before.[3] The first look of the series was revealed by the producer in September.[4] On 4 October, Applause Entertainment announced that the series will have its world premiere on South by Southwest on 16 October 2023.[5]
Release
The web-series debuted on SXSW Film Festival, Sydney 2023 on 16 October 2023,[6] and also screened in the Series Presentation segment of London Indian Film Festival on 27 October 2023.[7]
Notes and References
- Web site: New Series 'The Pink Shirt' Announced. 4 October 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231005180210/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/news/hindi/new-series-the-pink-shirt-announced/articleshow/104165558.cms. live. 5 October 2023. Times of India.
- Web site: Sajal, Wahaj, Nazish to star in upcoming webseries. 23 November 2022. 6 October 2023. Daily Pakistan.
- Web site: I can't censor myself: Bee Gul's next drama with Yasra Rizvi explores women's sexuality. 1 May 2023. Simran Siraj. Tribune.
- Web site: Fan favourites: Sajal Aly, Wahaj Ali to star in Indian streaming show, 'The Pink Shirt'. 15 September 2023. Express Tribune.
- Web site: South Asian Powerhouses Applause Entertainment & Zindagi Team For 'The Pink Shirt'; Streaming Drama Set For SXSW Sydney. Dead Line. 3 October 2023. Jesse Whittock.
- Web site: Sajal Aly's 'The Pink Shirt' to premiere at South by Southwest Film Festival. 5 October 2023. Eastern Eye. 6 October 2023.
- Web site: Wahaj and Sajal's upcoming Indian series 'The Pink Shirt' to debut at London Film Festival. 2 October 2023. 24 News HD. https://web.archive.org/web/20231005181422/https://www.24newshd.tv/2-Oct-2023/wahaj-and-sajal-s-upcoming-indian-series-the-pink-shirt-to-debut-at-london-film-festival. 5 October 2023. live.