Thappad(2020)

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?”

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Cast & Crew

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Taapsee PannuActress

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Pavail GulatiSupporting Actor

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Anurag SaikiaMusic Director

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Anubhav SinhaDirector

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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.