Delhi violence: Sonia Gandhi calls Centre mute spectator to the violence

Anubhav Sinha's Thappad, as pointed as Mulk and Article 15 but markedly less dramatic, cuts close to the bone. Thappad tells the story of Amrita Sabherwal (Taapsee Pannu), a Delhi homemaker. She happily puts her own aspirations on hold to serve the needs of her workaholic husband Vikram (Pavail Gulati) and diabetic mother-in-law (Tanvi Azmi). One fine evening, she is repaid with a slap. She walks out of the marriage.

Recently screening of the film was held which was attended by many big faces of Bollywood. Now after watching the film, fans including Bollywood celebs have posted their reactions on social media.

Here are the twitter reactions; 

Just completed #Thappad and it was just wowwwww! What a moral behind the movie. You have done a great job @taapsee as usual. Thank you for giving this type of movie. Every man and woman must watch this movie. 👍

— Dhameliya Dhruvil (@DDhruvil7) February 25, 2020

Have to say that #Thappad has left me so overwhelmed. A big #ThankYou for writing this, to @anubhavsinha for directing and @taapsee for acting in such a necessary film in today's times. https://t.co/r7Uq6HejFq

— Shobha Sant (@ShobhaIyerSant) February 26, 2020

Wao super nice kya #thappad mara on 70 mm .. Taapsee u really nailed it... Superb film must watch specially for all aaj ke youth Taapsee Pannu u are too amazing actor ... @taapseepic.twitter.com/TGTsPc7ADq

— Munish Puri (@itsmunishpuri) February 26, 2020

Experience Sheer POWER in PURE Subtle-ness !!! A rare & one of its kind combo ! Deadly !!! #Thappad 💖@anubhavsinha@taapsee & entire team 👏🏼💫👏🏼💫👏🏼💫👏🏼💫👏🏼💫👏🏼💫👏🏼

— Girish Johar (@girishjohar) February 26, 2020

#Thappad is possibly one of the most important films made in India. Take a bow @taapsee for delivering the best performance of your career and one of the best we have seen! @anubhavsinha Respect sir for having the courage to make a film that gives such a necessary message.

— Milap (@zmilap) February 26, 2020

#Thappad is an important film and equally important is to sit back and understand the little, tiny and deep things which @anubhavsinha has tried to convey. The film has a lot to say and it says that in a good way. Though I am not sure how much will people understand it.

— Gautam (@filmygautam) February 26, 2020

I saw #Thappad and wept through the movie. It especially delights me that this movie was made by a man @anubhavsinha and among many fine characters, my friend @taapsee as its lead shone. The film is brave and lifts the lid off silent, crushed & repressed female dreams. Do watch

— barkha dutt (@BDUTT) February 18, 2020

At least 34 people have now lost their lives in violence that has broken out parts of the national capital and over 200 have been injured. The Delhi Police has filed 18 FIRs and arrested 106 people in connection with the violence.

Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi, along with former prime minister Manmohan Singh, and other party leaders, submitted a memorandum to President Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Thursday. After submitting the memorandum, Sonia Gandhi told reporters that the Centre and Delhi government were “mute spectators” to the violence.

Delhi: A delegation from the Indian National Congress led by Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi and former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh called on President Ram Nath Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhavan today. pic.twitter.com/BdiNPVU5pW

— ANI (@ANI) February 27, 2020

Sonia Gandhi after submitting a memorandum to President: We call upon you (President) to ensure that life, liberty, & property of citizens are preserved. We also reiterate that you should immediately call for the removal of the Home Minister for his inability to contain violence. https://t.co/fAZURsLu4Tpic.twitter.com/3mlAbzePmz

— ANI (@ANI) February 27, 2020