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.