Updated On: 16 February, 2026 10:03 AM IST | Mumbai | Aakruti Bagla
Gaurav Solanki reflects on writing Assi with Anubhav Sinha and Taapsee Pannu, sharing how the story evolved into a layered courtroom drama. He also opens up about being the highest-paid crew member and stresses that writers deserve greater recognition and fair pay in the industry

Assi writer Gaurav Solanki
Anubhav Sinha and Taapsee Pannu’s Assi packed a punch with its gripping narrative ever since its trailer was unveiled. However, way before the trailer, the first poster highlighting how writing is the hero of the film piqued interest. In an exclusive chat with mid-day, Gaurav Solanki opens up about Assi, Taapsee Pannu, writers not getting enough credit, and much more.
Gaurav opened up about his journey with the project and recalled how Anubhav insisted he write this courtroom drama. “What was planned as a simple story went on to become a complex and layered narrative to engage the audience. The responsibility is to communicate the angst, worry, and pain as truthfully as possible.”