Published 21:42 IST, February 25th 2020
'Thappad': MP government announces tax waiver for Taapsee Pannu's film ahead of release
The Madhya Pradesh government has announced a tax waiver for Taapsee Pannu's Thappad. The tickets won't be charged SGST for to its message of domestic violence
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While state governments declaring a film tax-free after it receives praises upon release used to be rm before, w it’s also happening before film hits atres. Deepika Pukone’s Chhapaak and Ajay Devgn’s Tanhaji: Unsung Warrior were among ventures to get a tax waiver before its release, and latest film to join is Thapp.
Taapsee Pannu-starrer is all set to receive a tax waiver in Kamal Nath-led Mhya Presh after government anunced that State Goods and Services Tax won’t be charged on its tickets.
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As per PTI, Anubhav Sinha directorial has been exempted from SGST for a period of three months. report quoted a Commercial Tax Department top official stating that decision was owing to film’s subject and mess that deals with domestic violence. tickets are levied 18 per cent, GST-SGST at nine per cent each, at present.
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Thapp is scheduled to release on Friday. plot of movie revolves around Taapsee’s character who decides to divorce her husband, played by Pavail Gulati, after he slaps her. character is seen battling trivilisation of 'just one slap’ being a ground for divorce.
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Thapp
Taapsee-Anubhav Sinha are coming toger after critically acclaimed Mulk, while latter seems to have struck chord with ar hard-hitting venture after Article 15. Director Hansal Mehta claimed he wept after watching Thapp, while initial reviews have been positive.
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21:42 IST, February 25th 2020