Javed Akhtar Lauds Taapsee Pannu's 'Assi' as a Unique Film Resonating with Heart and Mind

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Javed Akhtar Praises Taapsee Pannu's 'Assi': A Rare Film That Touches Heart and Mind

Javed Akhtar praises Taapsee Pannu starrer Assi as a rare film that touches both the heart and the mind

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Moneycontrol•25-02-2026, 17:54

Javed Akhtar Praises Taapsee Pannu's 'Assi': A Rare Film That Touches Heart and Mind

•Veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar lauded Anubhav Sinha's social drama 'Assi' as a film that deeply impacts both emotions and intellect.
•Akhtar highlighted the courtroom drama's emotional depth and intellectual engagement, calling it a rare cinematic experience.
•He noted that 'Assi' presents a deeply emotional story while also raising serious questions for society without offering easy answers.
•The film, starring Taapsee Pannu, Kani Kusruti, and Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, depicts a woman's struggle for justice after a brutal assault.
•Akhtar concluded that the film's compelling narrative leaves viewers reflecting on societal truths and institutional indifference.

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