The Sky Is Pink: Why do fans have such high expectations?

Priyanka Chopra is all set to return on the silver screen after a four-year-long hiatus. She will be seen next in The Sky Is Pink opposite actor Farhan Akhtar. The film is also the National Award-winning director Shonali Bose’s second venture. The Sky Is Pink also stars Zaira Wasim and Rohit Suresh Saraf in pivotal roles.

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The Sky Is Pink was screened at the 44th Toronto International Film Festival earlier this month. The movie has reportedly received a four-minute standing ovation after the screening. The movie is based on the real story of Aisha Chaudhary. She was a motivational speaker who suffered from a serious condition called pulmonary fibrosis.

What is the movie about?

The Sky Is Pink traces the love story of Aditi Chaudhary (Priyanka Chopra) and Niren Chaudhary (Farhan Akhtar) for a span of 25 years. The story looks at how the loss of a child affects a marriage. The Sky Is Pink is narrated through the lens of their daughter Aisha Chaudhary (Zaira Wasim). In the trailer, one can see that Aisha introduces herself as the villain in her parents’ love story.

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Why is the audience so excited about the film?

The Sky Is Pink director Shonali Bose’s last film, Margarita With A Straw, was a critically acclaimed hit. The film showcased the life of a teenager suffering from cerebral palsy in a hard-hitting yet sensitive manner. 

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The Sky Is Pink will also be Priyanka Chopra’s first film after Bajirao Mastani. As per reports, there are a lot of high stakes in the movie due to this factor. The film is also the Priyanka-Farhan duo’s second movie after Dil Dhadakne Do. The chemistry between both the actors on-screen is also much appreciated by their fans.

The trailer of The Sky Is Pink received huge applause from the audience. The film exhibits a special and amazing story of a brave spirited human on the big screen. The movie is all set to hit the theatres on October 11, 2019.

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