Director Hansal Meta recently spoke about how Sappad, Pannu’s Sappad, led a real apology to women in his life, including his former wife.
Director Anubhav Sinha’s film revolved around women who regained autonomy after resonating with Mehta for patriarchal socialization and raw testing of systematic sexism.
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In an open letter to readers of the post-screening blog entry, Meta wrote:
He admitted that this moment of reflection was attributed to the portrayal of gender dynamics in the film, and that he would not have written these words without them.
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Mehta emphasized the film’s redemption potential, saying, “That’s what a good movie does. They will help you think of and stand up the truth that is offensive to you.”
He also acknowledged that his blog is a raw “flow of consciousness” idea, filled with frequent mistakes, but full of unconventional integrity.
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Thappad not only played chords with viewers, but also served as a call to personal responsibility. Mehta’s apology unleashed the ingrained prejudice and underscored the need to recognize the implicit concessions women make in the patriarchal system.
His message reflects the flaws of society, highlights the power of art that causes change, and takes one account at a time.
