The Pink Shirt

The Pink Shirt
Written by	Bee Gul
Directed by	Kashif Nisar
Starring	Sajal Aly Wahaj Ali
No. of episodes	8
Production
Producers	Qaiser Ali Shailja Kejriwal
Camera setup	Multi-camera
Production company	Applause Entertainment

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

• Sajal Aly as Sofia
• Wahaj Ali as Umer
• Nazish Jehangir as Sara
• Hamza Firdous as Sameer
• Sania Saeed as Neelam
• Rehan Sheikh

Production

The Pink Shirt is relatable, contemporary, and offers a fresh perspective on enduring issues. It empowers individuals to embrace their genuine and imperfect selves. Regardless of our gender, we are predisposed to accept whatever life presents without raising objections.

~ Bee Gul to The News International^[2]

In November 2022, it reported that Sajal Aly, Wahaj Ali and Nazish Jehangir will be appeared in a web-series.^[3] In May 2023, screenwriter Bee Gul shared some datails about the project and stating Aly's character as what she hasn't done before.^[4] The first look of the series was revealed by the producer in September.^[5] On 4 October, Applause Entertainment announced that the series will have its world premiere on South by Southwest on 16 October 2023.^[6]

Release

The web-series debuted on SXSW Film Festival, Sydney 2023 on 16 October 2023,^[7] and also screened in the Series Presentation segment of London Indian Film Festival on 27 October 2023.^[8]

References

1. "New Series 'The Pink Shirt' Announced". Times of India. 4 October 2023. Archived from the original on 5 October 2023.
2. Baig, Amina (5 November 2023). "The Pink Shirt debuts at the SXSW Film Festival in Sydney". thenews.com.pk.
3. "Sajal, Wahaj, Nazish to star in upcoming webseries". Daily Pakistan. 23 November 2022. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
4. Simran Siraj (1 May 2023). "I can't censor myself: Bee Gul's next drama with Yasra Rizvi explores women's sexuality". Tribune.
5. "Fan favourites: Sajal Aly, Wahaj Ali to star in Indian streaming show, 'The Pink Shirt'". Express Tribune. 15 September 2023.
6. Jesse Whittock (3 October 2023). "South Asian Powerhouses Applause Entertainment & Zindagi Team For 'The Pink Shirt'; Streaming Drama Set For SXSW Sydney". Dead Line.
7. "Sajal Aly's 'The Pink Shirt' to premiere at South by Southwest Film Festival". Eastern Eye. 5 October 2023. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
8. "Wahaj and Sajal's upcoming Indian series 'The Pink Shirt' to debut at London Film Festival". 24 News HD. 2 October 2023. Archived from the original on 5 October 2023.