'It was the toughest part': Anubhav Sinha reveals writing for Taapsee Pannu’s ‘Assi’ involved thinking like a woman
etimes.in / Feb 17, 2026, 15:15 (IST)
Director Anubhav Sinha unveils 'Assi', a social drama tackling India's alarming rape statistics. He emphasizes the systemic nature of patriarchy and the need for societal change, highlighting the challenge of writing from a woman's perspective. Sinha chose Taapsee Pannu for her sincerity, continuing his legacy of issue-driven cinema with this hard-hitting film.