Can a Thappad in time, save nine?
There's something very powerful about cinema that we tend to forget, because usually it gets lost in the pool of mediocrity that is thrown in our faces on a constant, unending and unapologetic basis. But every once in a while, a piece of art comes along, which not only makes you put on your thinking cap, but also leaves you uncomfortable and shook from the inside. I recently had the privilege of experiencing something similar when a friend of mine suggested me the hindi movie, ' Thappad '. The movie, starring Tapsee Pannu and helmed by Anubhav Sinha, released on an OTT platform on May 1st, 2020. I had heard a lot of appreciation for the movie when it was released across the theaters but wasn't wise enough to go and watch it then. But now, during lockdown, I had the time to watch it and honestly speaking, once I did, I wasn't able to sleep properly for the next few days. The movie is titled aptly, not just because it highlights the main contex