Taapsee Pannu Responds To Ahmed Khan For Calling ‘Thappad’ Movie ‘Strange’

Taapsee Pannu’s latest released movie Thappad has left everyone impressed with its impactful storyline. Thappad, the movie that revolves around a slap that leads to divorce has been grabbing headlines ever since the trailer of the movie was released. Not just the movie has an impressive storyline but the actors have nailed it with their performance in the movie.

Critically acclaimed Thappad had an underwhelming response at the box office. According to trade experts, the film performed well in the Delhi-NCR area, but has shown minimal growth in other metro cities. The total box office collection of Thappad is Rs 27.84 crore so far.

The movie has come under the radar of the audience and the critics for both, the right and the wrong reasons. While the film has received raging reviews for being progressive, relevant and well made, several people have slammed it by calling it strange and trivial. As per a report by Mumbai Mirror, the Baaghi 3 director, Ahmed Khan has found the concept of the movie very strange and he even has a question.

Ahmed Khan was quoted saying,

“I found the concept of Thappad very strange. I don’t understand just because the husband slapped his wife, will she leave him forever? If she has a problem, she too should slap her husband twice in return.”

The director also added,

“If I tell her that I don’t want to be with her anymore, then she can also tell me the same. But, will a slap decide whether a couple can stay together or not? But then, everyone has a different point of view and way of looking at it.”

Taapsee Pannu, who plays the leading role in Thappad, responded to the Ahmed Khan’s comments and quoted saying,

“He makes films based on what he finds correct and it is the same for us. At the end of the day, it is the audience who gives out the final verdict.”

Taapsee added,

“We have always seen relationships where there is love and respect. But, there might be those kinds of relationships too, of which he is talking about. He can continue to make films he is comfortable with. We will do what we are comfortable doing.”

Thappad tells the story of a woman who divorces her husband after he slaps her at a party in front of everyone. The directorial highlights the issue of domestic violence in the name of love and relationships. The film is being lauded by viewers owing to its impactful content and strong performances by all the actors.