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तापसी पन्नू ने पति मैथियास बोए से की रिक्वेस्ट, कहा, अगले 15 अगस्त को हमारा राष्ट्रीय गान गाना और रील डालना

Taapsee Pannu: तापसी पन्नू के पति और बेडमिंटन प्लेयर मैथियास बोए ने हाल ही डेनमार्क में भारतीय प्रतिनिधिमंडल के साथ एक कार्यक्रम में हिस्सा लिया। वहां उन्होंने तिरंगा के साथ फोटो खिं��वाकर भारत का स्वतंत्रता दिवस मनाया। कुर्ता और सफेद पैंट पहने मैथियास बोए ने इसका एक्सपीरियंस अपने इंस्टाग्राम अकाउंट पर शेयर किया था। इसी बीच पत्नी तापसी पन्नू ने उनसे एक गजब की रिक्वेस्ट कर डाली। तापसी पन्नू और…

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Top 10 Must-Watch Suspense Thriller Indian Movies

Top 5 Hindi Thriller movies to watch

1. Andhadhun (2018)

Release Year: 2018 IMDb Rating: 8.3/10 Star Cast: Ayushmann Khurrana, Tabu, Radhika Apte Director: Sriram Raghavan Description: A blind pianist becomes embroiled in a series of mysterious events, blurring the lines between reality and deception. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2iVYI99VGaw&ab_channel=Viacom18Studios

2. Drishyam (2015)

Release Year: 2015 IMDb Rating: 8.2/10 Star Cast: Ajay Devgn, Tabu, Shriya Saran Director: Nishikant Kamat Description: A common man's ingenious efforts to cover up a crime take unexpected turns in this gripping thriller. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuuX2j14NBg&ab_channel=Viacom18Studios

3. Kahaani (2012)

Release Year: 2012 IMDb Rating: 8.1/10 Star Cast: Vidya Balan, Parambrata Chattopadhyay, Nawazuddin Siddiqui Director: Sujoy Ghosh Description: A pregnant woman's quest to find her missing husband unveils a web of secrets in the bustling city of Kolkata. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsjamVgPoI8&ab_channel=T-Series

4. Talaash (2012)

Release Year: 2012 IMDb Rating: 7.2/10 Star Cast: Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Rani Mukerji Director: Reema Kagti Description: A police officer's investigation into an accident leads him to unearth haunting truths about his own life. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMkKSyd8ieo&ab_channel=T-Series

5. Ek Hasina Thi (2004)

Release Year: 2004 IMDb Rating: 7.6/10 Star Cast: Saif Ali Khan, Urmila Matondkar Director: Sriram Raghavan Description: A woman's life takes a dark turn after an encounter with a charismatic but dangerous man. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovKi412VMj4&ab_channel=UltraMovieWorld

6. Badla (2019)

Release Year: 2019 IMDb Rating: 7.8/10 Star Cast: Amitabh Bachchan, Taapsee Pannu Director: Sujoy Ghosh Description: A successful businesswoman seeks retribution when accused of a crime she claims she didn't commit. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHWQiok-ei0&ab_channel=NetflixIndia

7. Gupt: The Hidden Truth (1997)

Release Year: 1997 IMDb Rating: 7.3/10 Star Cast: Bobby Deol, Manisha Koirala, Kajol Director: Rajiv Rai Description: A murder mystery intertwined with betrayal, deception, and a hidden truth that shocks all. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tsl2U855nH0&ab_channel=KajolsWorld

8. Talaash: The Hunt Begins (2003)

Release Year: 2003 IMDb Rating: 4.8/10 Star Cast: Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor, Rakhee Gulzar Director: Suneel Darshan Description: A man's quest for justice becomes a labyrinth of mysteries, leading him into a dangerous game. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urvoAjFMHMI&ab_channel=ShemarooMovies

9. Ugly (2013)

Release Year: 2013 IMDb Rating: 8.1/10 Star Cast: Ronit Roy, Rahul Bhat, Tejaswini Kolhapure Director: Anurag Kashyap Description: A missing child case reveals the dark underbelly of human relationships and the lengths people go to protect their secrets. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ougQY2-zpk&ab_channel=DarMovies

10. Johnny Gaddaar (2007)

Release Year: 2007 IMDb Rating: 7.9/10 Star Cast: Dharmendra, Neil Nitin Mukesh, Rimi Sen Director: Sriram Raghavan Description: A heist goes awry, leading to a web of betrayal, deceit, and unexpected twists in this neo-noir thriller. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZCxKgD5yiw&ab_channel=EntertainmentFactory In conclusion, these must-watch suspense thriller Indian movies offer a gripping cinematic journey, blending intense narratives with stellar performances. Whether you crave edge-of-your-seat suspense or intricate plot twists, these films cater to diverse tastes. Dive into the world of Indian cinema's finest thrillers, where every frame is a masterpiece of intrigue and excitement. Elevate your movie nights with these suspenseful gems and let the cinematic magic unfold! 🎥✨ #IndianThrillers #MustWatchMovies #SuspenseCinema #BollywoodThrillers Top 5 movies of Ayushmann Khurrana: must watch Also checkout: Read the full article

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Phir Aayi Haseen Dillruba - 3.5/5 ⭐️

I didn’t realise this was a sequel until 10 mins in & they showed flashbacks & I was like wait, didn’t I watch this part before.

The first move (Haseen Dillruba) follows a couple who get away with the murder of the women���s ex-lover by faking the husband’s death.

In this movie, set 2 months after the events of the first movie, Rani (Taapsee Pannu) and Rishu (Vikrant Massey) are in Agra, living separate lives with the aim to flee to Thailand.

Rani is pursued by Abhimanyu (Sunny Kaushal) her landlord’s physician, while Rishu by his landlady Poonam; though both stay true to their partner.

The cast bring it their all especially Taapsee and Sunny. Vikrant however doesn’t get much material to shine in this sequel compared to the first movie. One thing that could have been better was the screenplay which felt lacking in some parts; not bringing the adrenaline rush we were looking foward from the first movie.

Nonetheless, Phir Aayi Haseen Dillruba is a great watch, with the climax being equal parts expected and unexpected.

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Latest Entertainment News, Live Updates Today April 23, 2024: Taapsee Pannu hails husband Mathias Boe as a ‘star’: Spreading light around

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*Anubhav Sinha's "Thappad" starring Taapsee Pannu turns 3 years old*

Anubhav Sinha is one of the most prolific filmmakers of the generation. He has always delivered hard-hitting films to the audience, One of his most appreciated films is Thappad which has turned 3 years old today stars Taapsee Pannu in the lead and revolves around Amrita (Taapsee) who files for divorce after her husband slaps her at a party. The film talks about gender-sensitivity and patriarchy.

Anubhav Sinha shared a post on his social media with the caption,

"I am so grateful to the universe that I thought of this story. #THAPPAD #3Years."

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Anubhav Sinha has been at the forefront of producing content driven cinema in India and has delivered countless thought provoking films such as Article 15, Mulk and Thappad. the filmmaker has started 2023 with a strong start with his production 'Faraaz' which received tremendous critical acclaim.

Anubhav Sinha’s upcoming production is Afwaah in association with T-Series starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Bhumi Pednekar in the lead is directed by Sudhir Mishra.

His next directorial venture is Bheed which stars Rajkummar Rao and Bhumi Pednekar and is jointly produced by Anubhav Sinha's Benaras Media Works and Bhushan Kumar's T-series.

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Taapsee Pannu husband Photos Info and their life details Movie Actress

Taapsee Pannu husband Photos Info and their life details Movie Actress

Taapsee Pannu Husband

Is she married?

About Taapsee Pannu :

About

Celebrated for her Filmfare Award-named exhibitions in the particular Telugu and Tamil highlights Mr. Impeccable and Arrambam, this Indian on-screen character is likewise prominent for her spread displaying work for MaaStars and Just For Women magazines. She has earned more than 3.7 million Twitter devotees.

Prior to Fame

Subseque…

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Manmarziyaan (2018) dir. Anurag Kashyap

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कनिका ढिल्लों को मिला 'हसीन दिलरुबा' का क्रेडिट तो भड़क उठे स्क्रीनराइटर, तापसी पन्नू ने किया सपोर्ट

कनिका ढिल्लों को मिला ‘हसीन दिलरुबा’ का क्रेडिट तो भड़क उठे स्क्रीनराइटर, तापसी पन्नू ने किया सपोर्ट

मुंबईः बॉलीवुड अभिनेत्री तापसी पन्नू (Taapsee Pannu) इन दिनों अपनी अपकमिंग फिल्म ‘हसीन दिलरुबा (Haseen Dillruba)’ को लेकर चर्चा में हैं. हाल ही में फिल्म का ट्रेलर रिलीज हुआ है, जिसमें तापसी पन्नू एक नए अवतार में नजर आ रही हैं. फिल्म की राइटर कनिका ढिल्लों (Kanika Dhillon) हैं, जो इन दिनों खूब चर्चा में हैं. कनिका इससे पहले भी कई हिट फिल्में लिख चुकी हैं और वाहवाही भी बटोर चुकी हैं. ट्रेलर रिलीज…

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मोदी सरकारची चमचेगिरी करणाऱ्यांच्या उलाढाली स्वच्छ आहेत काय? सेनेचा थेट सवाल | News

मोदी सरकारची चमचेगिरी करणाऱ्यांच्या उलाढाली स्वच्छ आहेत काय? सेनेचा थेट सवाल | News

ज्याअर्थी इन्कम टॅक्सने धाडी घातल्या त्याअर्थी कुठे तरी गडबड आहेच, पण धाडी घालण्यासाठी किंवा कारवाई करण्यासाठी फक्त याच लोकांची का निवड केली? मुंबई, 05 मार्च : ‘सगळ्यांनाच सत्ताधाऱ्यांच्या पालखीचे भोई होता येत नाही. काहीजण पाठीला कणा आहे हे वेळप्रसंगी दाखवत असतात व पडद्यावर ज्या संघर्षमय भूमिका करतात त्याप्रमाणे प्रत्यक्ष जीवनात जगण्याचा प्रयत्न करतात. ‘पिंक’, ‘थप्पड’, ‘बदला’ अशा चित्रपटांत…

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Taapsee Pannu And Kangana Ranaut Face To Face On Twitter, Taapsee Gave A Befitting Reply Without Naming

Taapsee Pannu And Kangana Ranaut Face To Face On Twitter, Taapsee Gave A Befitting Reply Without Naming

कंगना रनौत(Kangana Ranaut) को तो हम सब जानते ही हैं. हर मुद्दे पर खरी खरी कहने वालीं कंगना अब ट्विटर पर तापसी पन्नू (Tapsee pannu)से भिड़ती हुईं नज़र आ रही हैं. आज सुबह सवेरे कंगना ने तापसी को लेकर एक कमेंट किया था. और अब तापसी ने उस कमेंट का करारा जवाब दे दिया है वो भी अपने ही अंदाज़ में  कंगना ने किया था ये ट्वीट दरअसल, हाल ही में तापसी पन्नू ने एक फोटोशूट कराया है. और कंगना का मानना है कि…

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10 Must Watch Bollywood Movies Before You Die

Best movies that you must watch before you die:

When it comes to the best content movies, no one can beat Bollywood. So here is the list of movies that you must watch bollywood movies before You die. It has hit the Bollywood and world’s largest film industry Hollywood in terms of output and each. There are billions of diehard fans worldwide who love to watch Indian movies based on different genres. We have a great collection of outstanding performance-based movies from historical drama, true stories, inspiring stories, and many more. I am going to share some must watch Bollywood movies that can change your life. Let’s start

You must watch Bollywood Movies from different genres:

Badla

Badla film was adorned with Taapsee Pannu and Amitabh Bachan. Taapsee played the role of a murderer who murdered her lover, but she claims that she did not do it. The story exposes the murder mystery and Badal Gupta (Amitabh Bachchan), a lawyer by Naina Sethi (Tapsee Pannu), trying to guess the real killer and their motive.

Badla types of movies are the turning point that has changed the concept of conventional Bollywood movies because women are the heroes of this film. The main motive of this movie is to show a ruthless successful businesswoman and give a poignant statement. However, it is one of the tremendous must watch Bollywood movies that successfully grabbed audiences’ attention.

Kahaani

Vidya Balan starrer Kahaani is a captivating thriller from start to end, and Vidya proved her ability yet again by single-handedly carrying the film forward on her firm shoulders. Most of all think that Bollywood movies revolve around male characters, and males have been prominent in almost all movies.

The film shows an attack of poisonous gas in the Kolkata metro and leaves thousands of dead. Vidya Bagchi (Vidya Balan), who played the role of pregnant software engineer, travels to India from London searching for her missing husband, Arnab Bagchi.

See the list of 10 most underrated Hindi Movies

It shows the struggle of a pregnant woman who exposes the involvement of the intelligence department in the matter, and the entire story is even more complicated and dense. In this story, the murder of every person who tried to help Vidya created a sense of fear in her, but she fought bravely for her unborn child and a missing husband.

A Wednesday

In this movie, Naseeruddin Shah played the role of “The Common Man and Anupam Kher play the role of “Prakash Rathod, Commissioner of Mumbai Police. One dialog that audiences cannot forget was, “I don’t want you to associate any religion to what I am doing.” Are you curious to know how it is different from the rest of other Bollywood movies?

It shows the power of a “common man” who doesn’t succumb to the system. No movie showed a “common man” power before; that’s why it is counted as one of the best movies yet. In the pipeline of must watch bollywood movies, I will give space it also.

Rang De Basanti

Rang de Basanti is one of the must watch bollywood movies before you die that is something every youth related to them. Have you noticed what has changed in our country? We can say one thing that changes is the government.

The film was successful showed the hurt and anger that the youth of the nation feels to see corruption snatching their lives. We can learn one thing from this movie that we can’t solve all matters through violence.

Pink

If you still have not watched the movie ‘ Pink,’ it is the right time to enjoy the film with your entire family, giving a profound message to society. Whenever a rape incident happens in the city, people talk about the victim’s relationship with the attacker, the time of the day, and the victim’s dress.

The timid middle class immediately heaves a sigh of relief that they know the girl was drunk and skimpily dressed. They think about why she needs to go outside late at night. This nonsense ideology strips the rapist of all blame. Our middle class feels that rapes are common for those women whose dresses are seductive or drunk. The movie challenges the deepest remnants of feudal ideology. You must watch bollywood movie to help us have a world with a better relationship based on mutual respect and love.

Tumbbad

Maybe you are one of them who want to know the best horror movie ever made in India that is the perfect combination of wonders and horrible components. One such movie is the horror-thrilled Tumbbad that keeps you up all night. Instead of showing strike fear of the monster, Tumbbad makes you aware of the devil inside us humans. The ending of every horror movie should be pleasant, and Tumbbad was successful about it.

3 Idiots

Movies like 3 Idiots have exposed the structure of education, which shows how things are imposed on the youth and what they want to do is ignored. Aamir Khan is portrayed throughout the film as a magical boy who does not panic in any situation and finds a quick solution to it.

The story keeps you hooked in every part and gives the message to do what your heart tells you; you can succeed in that. It is a perfect combination of emotions and comedy from commence to end. It is one of the must watch Bollywood movies in Indian cinema history.

Shahid

Rajkumar Rao starrer Shahid is a Hindi-language biographical drama film directed by Hansal Mehta. If you are tired of watching classic Hindi movies, I think Shahid is for you. The movie shows a lawyer character who was arrested on allegations of conspiring against the state in 1994.

Shahid helps those people who are accused of terrorism. In his short tenure, he got 17 acquittals for his clients. The Supreme Court has acquitted Fahim Ansari from the allegation of the 2008 terror attacks in Mumbai after Shahid’s death, and Shahid proved in a lower court that there is not sufficient evidence against Ansari. The film shows how innocent people are sent to jail while they did not commit that crime.

Taare Zameen Par

It is one of the movies that not only entertain but also aware you. The purpose of this film is to reflect the attitude of parents towards their children, the expectations they have and the shortcomings in the attitude shown by this film. The film is adorned with actors like Aamir Khan and Darsheel Safari.

In this film, Aamir portrays the role of a teacher who not only forces his children to study out of fear of being hit with a stick, but also teaches a great deal to the children in sports. I think every parent must watch this movie.

Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara

Director Zoya Akhtar has portrayed the place of friends in life, their importance, and their need. The story of the film is exciting and straightforward as well. Through the movie ‘Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara,’ the stars have tried to bring the fun of life and the real fund of living in front of everyone. Masala films have dominated Bollywood for a long time; in such a situation, ‘Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara’ makes the audiences think. However, these are must watch bollywood movies that can change your life.

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10 Must Watch Bollywood Movies Before You Die

Best movies that you must watch before you die:

When it comes to the best content movies, no one can beat Bollywood. So here is the list of movies that you must watch bollywood movies before You die. It has hit the Bollywood and world’s largest film industry Hollywood in terms of output and each. There are billions of diehard fans worldwide who love to watch Indian movies based on different genres. We have a great collection of outstanding performance-based movies from historical drama, true stories, inspiring stories, and many more. I am going to share some must watch Bollywood movies that can change your life. Let’s start

You must watch Bollywood Movies from different genres:

Badla

Badla film was adorned with Taapsee Pannu and Amitabh Bachan. Taapsee played the role of a murderer who murdered her lover, but she claims that she did not do it. The story exposes the murder mystery and Badal Gupta (Amitabh Bachchan), a lawyer by Naina Sethi (Tapsee Pannu), trying to guess the real killer and their motive.

Badla types of movies are the turning point that has changed the concept of conventional Bollywood movies because women are the heroes of this film. The main motive of this movie is to show a ruthless successful businesswoman and give a poignant statement. However, it is one of the tremendous must watch Bollywood movies that successfully grabbed audiences’ attention.

Kahaani

Vidya Balan starrer Kahaani is a captivating thriller from start to end, and Vidya proved her ability yet again by single-handedly carrying the film forward on her firm shoulders. Most of all think that Bollywood movies revolve around male characters, and males have been prominent in almost all movies.

The film shows an attack of poisonous gas in the Kolkata metro and leaves thousands of dead. Vidya Bagchi (Vidya Balan), who played the role of pregnant software engineer, travels to India from London searching for her missing husband, Arnab Bagchi.

It shows the struggle of a pregnant woman who exposes the involvement of the intelligence department in the matter, and the entire story is even more complicated and dense. In this story, the murder of every person who tried to help Vidya created a sense of fear in her, but she fought bravely for her unborn child and a missing husband.

A Wednesday

In this movie, Naseeruddin Shah played the role of “The Common Man and Anupam Kher play the role of “Prakash Rathod, Commissioner of Mumbai Police. One dialog that audiences cannot forget was, “I don’t want you to associate any religion to what I am doing.” Are you curious to know how it is different from the rest of other Bollywood movies?

It shows the power of a “common man” who doesn’t succumb to the system. No movie showed a “common man” power before; that’s why it is counted as one of the best movies yet. In the pipeline of must watch bollywood movies, I will give space it also.

Rang De Basanti

Rang de Basanti is one of the must watch bollywood movies before you die that is something every youth related to them. Have you noticed what has changed in our country? We can say one thing that changes is the government.

The film was successful showed the hurt and anger that the youth of the nation feels to see corruption snatching their lives. We can learn one thing from this movie that we can’t solve all matters through violence.

Pink

If you still have not watched the movie ‘ Pink,’ it is the right time to enjoy the film with your entire family, giving a profound message to society. Whenever a rape incident happens in the city, people talk about the victim’s relationship with the attacker, the time of the day, and the victim’s dress.

The timid middle class immediately heaves a sigh of relief that they know the girl was drunk and skimpily dressed. They think about why she needs to go outside late at night. This nonsense idealogy strips the rapist of all blame. Our middle class feels that rapes are common for those women whose dresses are seductive or drunk. The movie challenges the deepest remnants of feudal ideology. You must watch bollywood movie to help us have a world with a better relationship based on mutual respect and love.

Tumbbad

Maybe you are one of them who want to know the best horror movie ever made in India that is the perfect combination of wonders and horrible components. One such movie is the horror-thrilled Tumbbad that keeps you up all night. Instead of showing strike fear of the monster, Tumbbad makes you aware of the devil inside us humans. The ending of every horror movie should be pleasant, and Tumbbad was successful about it.

3 Idiots

Movies like 3 Idiots have exposed the structure of education, which shows how things are imposed on the youth and what they want to do is ignored. Aamir Khan is portrayed throughout the film as a magical boy who does not panic in any situation and finds a quick solution to it.

The story keeps you hooked in every part and gives the message to do what your heart tells you; you can succeed in that. It is a perfect combination of emotions and comedy from commence to end. It is one of the must watch Bollywood movies in Indian cinema history.

Shahid

Rajkumar Rao starrer Shahid is a Hindi-language biographical drama film directed by Hansal Mehta. If you are tired of watching classic Hindi movies, I think Shahid is for you. The movie shows a lawyer character who was arrested on allegations of conspiring against the state in 1994.

Shahid helps those people who are accused of terrorism. In his short tenure, he got 17 acquittals for his clients. The Supreme Court has acquitted Fahim Ansari from the allegation of the 2008 terror attacks in Mumbai after Shahid’s death, and Shahid proved in a lower court that there is not sufficient evidence against Ansari. The film shows how innocent people are sent to jail while they did not commit that crime.

Taare Zameen Par

It is one of the movies that not only entertain but also aware you. The purpose of this film is to reflect the attitude of parents towards their children, the expectations they have and the shortcomings in the attitude shown by this film. The film is adorned with actors like Aamir Khan and Darsheel Safari.

In this film, Aamir portrays the role of a teacher who not only forces his children to study out of fear of being hit with a stick, but also teaches a great deal to the children in sports. I think every parent must watch this movie.

Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara

Director Zoya Akhtar has portrayed the place of friends in life, their importance, and their need. The story of the film is exciting and straightforward as well. Through the movie ‘Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara,’ the stars have tried to bring the fun of life and the real fund of living in front of everyone. Masala films have dominated Bollywood for a long time; in such a situation, ‘Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara’ makes the audiences think. However, these are must watch bollywood movies that can change your life.

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Haseen Dillruba Movie Streaming online on Netflix

Haseen Dillruba Movie Streaming Watch Online on Netflix, directed by Vinil Mathew. The film is a 2021 Indian Hindi mystery thriller star Taapsee Pannu, Vikrant Massey, Harshvardhan Rane and Aditya Srivastava in main leads.

Rani (Tapsee) is accused of murdering her husband Rishu (Vikrant) following a bomb blast in their house. She pleads not guilty but the investigating police officer begs to differ and does everything in his power to make her admit the crime. Is Rani behind the murder?

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Thappad Review

March 4, 2020

by Inakshi Chandra-Mohanty

Relationships survive on compromise. Both partners must agree to make some changes in their lifestyle to adapt to one another’s needs. But, this cannot happen at a loss of respect. In Thappad, Amrita (Taapsee Pannu) is a housewife by choice, not by pressure. She derives immense satisfaction from her daily routine and never imagines a life separate from that. However, everything changes after her husband slaps her during a violent fight with his boss. She begins to view their relationship, his behavior, and everyone else’s reactions in a different light, and thus begins a complex analysis of a modern day Indian marriage. 

Thappad is, on the surface, a story revolving around domestic violence. The film deals with the build up to and aftermath of a husband slapping his wife for the first time during a house party. But the film is not a one toned analysis of women’s rights and feminism. It is a take on the entitlement and subtle patriarchal sentiments that dominate the culture in India. It is about male privilege and how it has seeped into the lives of even those men who believe that they are being liberal. From a patriarchal perspective, the slap is a supposedly trivial incident that disrupted the lives of these regular people living regular lives. But the film shatters that perspective by fleshing out the underlying patriarchy. The audience realizes that the slap isn’t the cause of differences between the husband and wife. It’s just a trigger that allows this woman to see all the casual sexism that she had been ignoring. And the aftermath of the incident is all about moving ahead rather than forgiveness and emotions. Everyone around Amrita is adamant that she let go and move on. Nobody tries to understand what her feelings are or attempts to point out her husband, Vikram’s, fault. On the other hand, Vikram takes her for granted and regards his rant to suffice as an apology. The problem lies in the mindset of people, not in the act of slapping. 

Writer Mrunmayee Lagoo and Writer-Director Anubhav Sinha take a simple concept and weave it into an intricate drama. They create a multitude of characters of different mindsets, different lifestyles, and different classes, who are all somewhat connected to and affected by this incident. From a neighbor who is a single mother, to a maid who is constantly suffering domestic violence, to a lawyer unhappy in her marriage, to a mother who has compromised in her relationship and is unsure of her daughter’s decision to not compromise, each character is beautifully sketched out and delivers a different perspective to the incident. Apart from these characters, there are so many more that shape this narrative, and the decisions that the lead character takes. 

The film boasts of an excellent star cast. Seen in a completely different avatar from her previous roles, Taapsee Pannu shines as the simple and docile housewife, trying to regain her respect after a trauma-inducing incident. Amrita is not rebellious. But she is also not one to lie low when someone tarnishes her respect. This role requires someone who can speak without words. For most of the film, Amrita is mostly silent, internalizing what is happening around her. But in that silence, her face reveals her thoughts. During the interactions between the husband and wife, as he attempts to reconcile with her, the hypocrisy in his words are reflected in her expressions. Pavail Gulati is also brilliant, as the husband troubled by his own problems, yet inconsiderate of his wife’s emotions. Apart from these two, the remainder of the cast is equally as fantastic. Ratna Pathak Shah, Dia Mirza, Kumud Mishra, Naila Grewal, Tanvi Azmi, Maya Sarao, Geetika Vidya, Manav Kaul, Siddhant Karnick, and everyone else fit their diverse roles perfectly. Each character represents a different aspect of society. Each one of us is in one of those characters so it is very important for them to be portrayed accurately. 

Thappad is not just an important film, it is also an extremely well made one. Other than one or two characters that have flawed storylines, and a bit of underlining at the end that goes overboard in proving the point, the film is almost perfect, with an immaculate attention to detail. From the well-crafted dialogues, to the realistic characters, everything in this film is meant to serve a purpose. This film deserves to be watched by all men and women, who are consciously or unconsciously supporting patriarchal ideals on a daily basis. It may not be everyone’s story, but it is one that affects everyone. Thus, if not for its artistic merit, watch it for its message, which will make everyone question his/her own ideals and behavior.