New Delhi, March 6 Actor Dia Mirza praised Anubhav Sinha for "taking on a subject that few others have dared to touch" with his directorial venture "Assi," calling it "one of the most important films of our time."
Released on February 20, the film featured Kani Kusruti as a rape survivor, with Taapsee Pannu portraying the role of her lawyer.
The film revolves around a woman from Delhi's quest for justice following a violent sexual assault, and focuses on the challenges faced during the police and court proceedings.
Mirza shared a video of the film on her Instagram story on Friday, saying that every word, pause, and beat created a compelling feeling in the film.
"Thank you, Anubhav Sinha. For tackling a subject that few others have dared to address. For saying what no one else dared to say. But most importantly, for listening to your own inner voice. 'Assi' is one of the most important films of our time. Every word, every pause, every beat creates a compelling feeling. Every single performance is pure truth. So much gratitude to the 'Assi' team. @anubhavsinhaa Zindabad," she wrote.
The film also featured Mohd Zeeshan Ayyub, Kumud Mishra, Revathi, Manoj Pahwa, Naseeruddin Shah, Supriya Pathak, and Seema Pahwa in significant roles. It marked the third collaboration for Pannu and Sinha after their work in 2018's "Mulk" and "Thappad," which were released in 2020.
Mirza will next appear in "Ikka" alongside Sunny Deol. It is set to release on Netflix and follows a high-profile lawyer as he is pressured into taking on a case, forcing him to use every trick of the trade as his professional duty clashes with unresolved personal grudges.
