though Shonali Bose sidesteps melodrama, she settles for sentimentality in a long-winded tale that focuses not on the sick girl but on her parents, played in warm rom-com fashion by Bollywood stars Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Farhan Akhtar
the new film is a disappointing follow-up: barring some passages, it feels both constructed and sentimental. With the material at hand, you expect a legitimate heart-breaker but this one left me mostly unmoved
Shonali Bose makes excellent use of flashbacks and flash-forwards to examine the full breadth of Aisha's life; While the film's first half boasts universally strong performances, it's Priyanka Chopra who emerges as the film's driving force
overall, "The Sky Is Pink" is a heartwarming story narrated with a balanced mix of emotions. While the performances shine, the story, too, leaves an impact
"The Sky is Pink" is definitely a stirring watch as your heart goes out to the Chaudhary family and their zest for making every moment count, despite the trying times they go through. This one scores high on the emotional quotient
"The Sky Is Pink" is a film that dollops on the syrup, but there are occasional moments such as this one that shine with truth. The ending is unforgivably mawkish, though, and the running time of two-and-a-quarter hours is simply too long
by Shubhra Gupta [Indian Express ]
by Sreeparna Sengupta [Times of India ]
