His portrayal of a retired lawyer with bipolar disorder brought a haunting, grounded authority to the screen.
Unlike many legal dramas that focus on "whodunit," focuses on "how we judge." It highlights the double standards faced by three independent women—Minal, Falak, and Andrea—living in Delhi. The "trial" is as much about their character as it is about the incident, exposing the deep-seated biases of the patriarchy. 3. A Stellar Ensemble Pink (2016)
The film’s most enduring legacy is the courtroom monologue delivered by Deepak Sehgal (played by ). It stripped away the "gray areas" society often uses to excuse harassment, cementing the idea that consent is absolute, regardless of a woman's clothing, lifestyle, or previous interactions. 2. Confronting Modern Prejudices His portrayal of a retired lawyer with bipolar
went on to win the National Film Award for Best Film on Other Social Issues. Its influence was so profound that it was screened for the Rajasthan Police to sensitize them toward women's issues and was later remade in Tamil ( Nerkonda Paarvai ) and Telugu ( Vakeel Saab ). regardless of a woman's clothing