
Thappad(2020)
Hindi144 mins
Thappad (2020) is a 144-minute Hindi film directed by Anubhav Sinha. Starring Taapsee Pannu, Pavail Gulati and Anubhav Sinha. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Thappad stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2020.
Director:Anubhav Sinha
Mood:
emotionalseriousinspiring
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Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- MX Player, Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 28 February 2020
- Director
- Anubhav Sinha
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 24m
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.5/10
Storyline
A woman's life is turned upside down when her husband slaps her in public. This single act makes her rethink her entire marriage and what she truly deserves.
“One slap. One question. What is love worth?”
Film Details
7.5Rating
144Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date28 February 2020
Also Known Asตบ!
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalseriousinspiring
Themes
identityjusticefamilycorruption
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Thappad' means 'slap' in Hindi, and the story was inspired by a real-life incident the director witnessed at a party.
- Taapsee Pannu, who plays the lead, did not use any makeup in the film to keep her character's look raw and real.
- Director Anubhav Sinha initially planned a different film but changed his mind after hearing about a similar slap incident in his social circle.
- The movie's budget was relatively low at about 15 crore rupees, but it earned over 30 crore rupees worldwide, making it a commercial success.
- Pavail Gulati, who plays the husband, prepared by discussing his character with friends to understand the mindset of someone who might justify a slap.
- The film's soundtrack includes a song called 'Ek Tukda Dhoop' which translates to 'A Piece of Sunlight,' symbolizing hope and self-respect.
- It won the Filmfare Award for Best Story, highlighting its impactful narrative in Hindi cinema that year.



