MUMBAI; In a first, the makers of Thappad organized a special screening of the movie ten days before its release. The screening was hosted by director Vishal Bhardwaj in Delhi. 

The Taapsee Pannu starrer received a tremendous response for its hard-hitting storyline and the strong social message it carries. Here's what the people who saw the movie have to say,

We know from the trailer #Thappad is about a slap, a woman’s quest for justice on the grounds of domestic violence. But @anubhavsinha’s very effective film left me very uncomfortable. What kind of a man I am and have been? 1/2

— Aseem Chhabra (@chhabs) February 18, 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

Was very privileged to attend a premiere of Thappad. What. A. Powerful. Movie. Extraordinary, unprecendented. Thank you, @anubhavsinha and @taapsee

— Dushyant (@atti_cus) February 18, 2020

Saw #Thappad n glad that @anubhavsinha addressed the issue in such a relatable manner. @taapsee shines n her silence speaks more than dialogues. U decide your limits n the film raises this pertinent point; tells u not to let ANYONE jolt ur self-respect, even if it's JUST A SLAP..

— Monika Rawal (@monikarawal) February 18, 2020

Here again
Thank you so much @anubhavsinha & @taapsee for #Thappad.

My eyes are still teary and Im still shaken with this wonderful film.

Happy to see that it made my a men @anubhavsinha.

It's brave, sharp, brilliant.@VishalBhardwaj sir, thanks for this special preview.

— Ashwani kumar (@BorntobeAshwani) February 18, 2020