Published 20:18 IST, February 21st 2020

'Thappad': Taapsee Pannu insists on disclaimers in films that depict domestic violence

With the release of film 'Thappad' just around the corner,Taapsee Pannu shared an intriguing video asking for disclaimers on films showing domestic violence.

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Taapsee Pannu has been on a promotional spree for her upcoming Anubhav Sinha film Thapp which deals with subject of domestic violence. Manmarziyaan actor has raised much-needed awareness about topic through many teasers and updates in last few weeks. On Friday, actor shared yet ar video in an attempt to bring about change by "asking CBFC to make it mandatory for movies depicting violence against women to carry disclaimers"(sic).

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In video, Taapsee can be seen breaking fourth wall and directly dressing viewers as she asks questions m about disclaimers for illicit content like consumption of alcohol and smoking. short video features Taapsee Pannu along with her Thapp co-star Pavail Gulati in ir character from film. Taapsee asks viewers to stop rmalizing acts of domestic abuse and violence and persues m to sign a petition to label such acts as harmful with disclaimers in films and or media.

Take a look:

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About film

In film, Taapsee plays an educated woman who won’t tolerate domestic violence in name of love and takes a firm stance on matter by claiming ''bas itni si baat? Nahin hai'' (that it is t a small issue). Directed by Article 15 fame Anubhav Sinha, Thapp is set to hit atres on February 28. Apart from Taapsee Pannu, it also features actors Pavail Gulati, Ratna Pathak Shah, Tanvi Azmi, Dia Mirza, Ram Kapoor and Kumud Mishra among ors. 

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20:18 IST, February 21st 2020