Thappad
Thappad (transl. Slap) is a powerful 2020 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Anubhav Sinha. It stars Taapsee Pannu in the lead role, with Pavail Gulati playing her husband.
The story revolves around Amrita (Taapsee Pannu), a homemaker in a seemingly perfect marriage, whose world turns upside down when her husband Vikram slaps her once during a celebratory party in front of family and friends. What begins as "just one slap" forces her to question societal norms around marriage, self-respect, domestic violence, and the normalization of small acts of disrespect in relationships. The film explores themes of gender equality, emotional abuse, patriarchy, and the courage to stand up for one's dignity—even when everyone around says "bas itni si baat?" (is it such a big deal?).
It features a strong supporting cast including Ratna Pathak Shah, Tanvi Azmi, Ram Kapoor, Kumud Mishra, Dia Mirza, and others, with multiple interconnected stories highlighting how such incidents affect women across different social classes.
The movie received widespread critical acclaim for its sensitive handling of the subject, powerful performances (especially Taapsee's restrained yet impactful portrayal), meaningful dialogues, and subtle direction. It holds an IMDb rating of around 7.0/10 and high praise on platforms like Rotten Tomatoes for challenging norms around domestic violence.
It's available on platforms like Amazon Prime Video in many regions and is often recommended as a thought-provoking watch on self-respect and relationships. Have you seen it, or are you planning to? What specifically interests you about the film?
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