India, Feb. 17 -- Anubhav Sinha has often made films that have sparked conversations. Be it Mulk, Thappad, or Bheed, his films have held a mirror to society. His next directorial - Assi - is the story of a rape survivor and her and her lawyer's fight for justice, while also evaluating what justice means. Ahead of the film's release, the director sat down with Hindustan Times to discuss the transformative power of cinema.

When asked if cinema has the power to effect change in society, Anubhav says that such change 'can't be quantified'. He says that change is gradual and not always immediate. Talking about how not just films but even film stars can bring about change, he shares an example. "Before Shah Rukh Khan became the star that he is...