Wahaj and Sajal Aly Starrer Web series ‘The Pink Shirt’ To Premiere At South By Southwest Film Festival 2023

It stands as the only South Asian web series selected for this year’s Sydney festival.

In a strategic partnership between Applause Entertainment and Zee Zindagi, the latest project, The Pink Shirt featuring lead actors Sajal Aly and Wahaj Ali has been announced.

According to media reports, The Pink Shirt, an eight-episode series, is poised to make its world premiere at the South by Southwest Film Festival 2023 Sydney (SXSW) at the Palace Central Cinema on October 16. It is worth noting that this series stands as the only South Asian web series selected for this year’s Sydney festival.

The show delves into modern-day relationships, love, challenges, and struggles, focusing on the expedition of Sophia (Aly) and Umer (Ali) as they navigate their complex lives.

The drama follows Sophia and Umer as they find themselves stuck in toxic relationships before discovering an intense attraction toward each other. This newfound love leads them on a transformative journey that ultimately helps them grow as individuals.

While speaking to the media, Sajal Aly described her experience working on the project as challenging and rewarding, while Wahaj Ali stated that portraying the intricacies of human relationships pushed him as an actor.

Directed by Kashif Nisar and penned by renowned writer Bee Gul, the series boasts an ensemble cast that includes celebrated actress Sania Saeed, Rehan Sheikh, Nazish Jahangir, and others.

The Pink Shirt is poised to deliver a touching yet thought-provoking narrative about broken and complex relationships, aiming to resonate with viewers on a global scale.


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