‘Disturbed by how some communities are targeted’ Says Taapsee Pannu

After working in a critically acclaimed film Mulk, which talked about ‘Islamophobia’ and dealt with other social issues, actress Taapsee Pannu feels happy and disturbed at the same time. “I am very happy with the way the audience has received the film but at the same time disturbed with the way some communities are picked out and targeted by the society,” Taapsee said in a statement. The 31-year-old, who played a lawyer in Mulk, wanted to bring a change in society through the film.

She said: “I took up this film to stand up for them and initiate a change. There were a few apprehensions initially about the character that I play, but I can now say with conviction that they have been put to rest.” As Mulk will be telecast on the small screen, Taapsee and Anubhav want people to understand “what film has actually tried to convey”. “I hope that with the television premiere, the message is conveyed and people realize it, thus taking that step against creating a difference,” added the actress.

Mulk, which released in August, did not get a smooth release as it faced a lot of backlash and criticism from people. From the audience lashing out against the subject of the film to trolling of actors and calling them “anti-national”, the film was mired in several controversies. For Sinha, making Mulk was quite challenging. He said: “With the response the movie received during its theatrical release, I am happy to know that the Indian audience is mature and open to movies that are against the tide. (IANS)