66th Vimal Elaichi Filmfare Awards 2021: Bhushan Kumar and Anubhav Sinha's 'Thappad' emerges victorious, bagging as many as 7 awards

At the 66th Vimal Elaichi Filmfare Awards 2021, several movies and artists were celebrated for their contribution to the entertainment industry. While a couple of other movies managed to bring home one or two trophies, Taapsee Pannu’s ‘Thappad’ won the race by bagging seven awards!

Here are the titles that ‘Thappad’ won at the 66th Vimal Elaichi Filmfare Awards 2021:
Best Film
Best Actor In A Lead Role (Female)
Best Playback Singer (Male) - Raghav Chaitanya 'Ek Tukda Dhoop'
Best Story -Anubhav Sushila Sinha and Mrunmayee Lagoo Waikul
Best Sound Design -Kaamod Kharade
Best Editing - Yasha Pushpa Ramchandani
Best Background Score - Mangesh Urmila Dhakde

Released in 2020, Bhushan Kumar's production ‘Thappad’ highlighted the issue of domestic violence. Directed by Anubhav Sinha, the film featured Taapsee Pannu and Pavail Gulati in the lead and Dia Mirza, Maya Sarao, Kumud Mishra, and many more in pivotal roles.