After television actress turned Union Minister Smriti Irani joined the list of people who showered praises on Taapsee Pannu and Anubhav Sinha sharing the trailer of their upcoming film Thappad, director Anubhav in a heart-warming message has now thanked the Union Minister for her kind words.

Anubhav said, "Hon’ble Madam Minister, in times when dissent, mostly, is being termed illegitimate, your recognition for the story and the intention of the filmmaker rises way above political disagreement. Madam I send you heartfelt respect and gratitude for your kind words. It will be wonderful to show you the film as soon as it is ready and I shall reach out to your good office to find an appropriate time to your convenience. Thanks again Madam."

Smriti sharing the post on her social media handle admitted that though she does not stand by the directors' or actors' political ideologies, she would still watch Thappad, stressing that it is not okay to hit women.

"How many have heard 'aurat ko hi adjust karna padta hai (a woman has to bear everything)'? How many think 'ki maar pitai sirf gareeb auraton ke hi pati karte hai (Only poor women are beaten up by their husbands)'? How many believe 'ki educated aadmi kabhi haath nahi uthata (educated man never hits)'? How many tell their girls their daughter-in-laws 'koi baat nahi beta aisa to humare saath bhi hua lekin dekho aaj kitne khush hai (we have also gone through the same thing but see how happy we are now)'? I might not support the political ideology of the director or may disagree with some actors on some issues but this is a story that I will definitely watch and hope people watch it with their families. It’s not ok to hit a woman ... not even a slap ... not even JUST one slap Courtesy: @tseries.official," she wrote.

Thappad is set to hit theatres on February 28. It also stars Pavail Gulati, Ratna Pathak Shah, Tanvi Azmi, Dia Mirza, Ram Kapoor, and Kumud Mishra in pivotal roles.