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{{Short description|Hindi drama-comedy film}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2025}}
{{Use Indian English|date=February 2025}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Pinky Beauty Parlour
| image = Pinky Beauty Parlour.jpeg
| caption =
| director = Akshay Singh
| writer = Akshay Singh
| producer = Akshay Singh<br>Bahnishikha Das
| starring = Sulagna Panigrahi<br> Khushboo Gupta,<br>Akshay Singh
| cinematography = Gagandeep Singh
| editing =
| studio =
| distributor =
| released = {{Film date|2023|04|14|df=y}}
| runtime =
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| budget =
| gross =
}}'''Pinky Beauty Parlour''' is a 2023 Hindi drama-comedy film directed by Akshay Singh, who also wrote the screenplay.<ref name=":02">{{Cite web |last=Gaekwad |first=Manish |date=2016-10-27 |title=Prejudice based on skin colour ruins many lives, says director of ‘Pinky Beauty Parlour’ |url=https://scroll.in/reel/820012/prejudice-based-on-skin-colour-ruins-many-lives-says-director-of-pinky-beauty-parlour |access-date=2024-11-21 |website=Scroll.in |language=en}}</ref> The film stars [[Sulagna Panigrahi]], Khushboo Gupta, and Akshay Singh in the lead roles. It was released in theatres on 14 April 2023. The story is set in a beauty parlour in [[Varanasi]] and addresses color discrimination through [[satire]] and humor.<ref name=":12">{{Cite news |title=Pinky Beauty Parlour Movie Review : A poignant drama with an important social message to convey |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/pinky-beauty-parlour/movie-review/99486047.cms |access-date=2024-11-21 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-04-03 |title=Pinky Beauty Parlour: हल्के फुल्के ढंग से बड़ी बात कहती है 'पिंकी ब्यूटी पार्लर', ट्रेलर रिलीज |url=https://www.tv9hindi.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/pinky-beauty-parlour-sulagna-parihari-movie-trailer-release-comedy-drama-release-date-out-au569-1801232.html |access-date=2024-11-21 |website=TV9 Bharatvarsh |language=hi}}</ref>

== 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
* [[Abhas Joshi|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 [[Miami Film Festival|MAMI International Film Festival]], the [[International Film Festival of India]] (IFFI Goa), and the [[Melbourne International Film Festival|Melbourne Film Festival]]. The film was selected as the opening Hindi film at the [[International Film Festival of India|Indian Panorama Film Festival]] in [[Delhi]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Indian Panorama Film Festival Inaugurated in Delhi |url=https://pib.gov.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=157385 |website=pib.gov.in}}</ref> and received a special mention at the IFFI Goa 2016 closing ceremony.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-04-03 |title=Pinky Beauty Parlour Trailer: Akshay Singh Film On Dodgy Indian Beauty Standards |url=https://www.thequint.com/entertainment/bollywood/pinky-beauty-parlour-trailer-akshay-singhs-film-talks-about-societys-obsession-with-fair-skin#read-more |access-date=2024-11-21 |website=TheQuint |language=en}}</ref>

Critics offered mixed reviews. Archika Khurana of the ''[[The Times of India|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.<ref name=":1">{{Cite news |title=Pinky Beauty Parlour Movie Review : A poignant drama with an important social message to convey |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/pinky-beauty-parlour/movie-review/99486047.cms |access-date=2024-11-21 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

''[[Komal Nahta|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".<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-04-14 |title=‘Pinky Beauty Parlour’ Review |url=https://filminformation.com/featured/pinky-beauty-parlour-review-14-april-2023/ |access-date=2024-11-21 |language=en-US}}</ref>

''[[Indo-Asian News Service|IANS]]'' recommended the film for its social message, particularly for younger audiences.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-04-13 |title=‘Pinky Beauty Parlour’ Movie Review: Highlights The Plight Of Dark-Skinned Young Women Who Are Oppressed And Insulted |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/-pinky-beauty-parlour-movie-review-highlights-the-plight-of-dark-skinned-young-women-who-are-oppressed-and-insulted-movie_reviews-278097 |access-date=2024-11-21 |website=Outlook India |language=en}}</ref>

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|id=5589660}}

[[Category:2023 films]]
[[Category:Hindi-language comedy-drama films]]
[[Category:Films about social issues in India]]

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