Anubhav Sinha’s ‘Assi’ premiered in Kolkata, igniting discussions on gender-based violence through actress Srilekha Mitra’s candid insights. She positioned the film as a unflinching portrayal of societal ills, far beyond reel drama.
Grounded in grim facts, ‘Assi’ gets its name from the 80 assaults on girls occurring on the story’s fateful day. ‘Eighty in 24 hours – extrapolate that yearly,’ Mitra challenged, highlighting the pervasive threat women face daily.
The narrative forces a reckoning: Has society progressed, regressed, or halted? Mitra lauded its systemic scrutiny. ‘It traces violence’s roots, predicts no end, and exposes the chaos in between,’ she said, advocating for urgent reforms.
Mitra connected it to the Epstein documents, revealing high-profile abusers globally. ‘Power corrupts absolutely, intertwining with evil,’ she observed. Locally, talented individuals like doctors and teachers battle hardships, signaling deeper national woes.
‘We cherish our heritage, but reality bites,’ Mitra concluded. ‘Assi’ stands as a provocative catalyst, pushing viewers toward meaningful dialogue and action.