India, Feb. 16 -- Ahead of the release of his upcoming film, filmmaker Anubhav Sinha hosted the premiere of his feature film Assi in Lucknow, a city that has become a homeground for his 2.0 version. He had previously made Mulk (2018), Article 15 (2019), Thappad (2020), and Bheed (2023) - all dealing with strong social issues - in the state capital.

Following the Delhi premiere, where a large portion of the film was shot, he showcased the film to Lucknowites. As the lights dimmed, the story, written by Sinha and Gaurav Solanki, gripped the audience, keeping them glued to their seats. This third collaboration with actor Taapsee Pannu shares another common thread with his previous works: courtroom scenes, which emerge as the most impactful ...