Chhapaak is directed by Meghna Gulzar and is also Deepika Padukone's first work as a producer. The film is based on the real-life of activist Laxmi Agarwal who was attacked at the age of 16 by a man twice her age.
Deepika Padukone's big risk is paying off.
Twitter was abuzz with claims that the name of antagonist in Deepika Padukone's Chhapaak has been changed to Rajesh from Nadeem Khan. But here's the truth.
Acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal’s lawyer to take legal action against Deepika Padukone and Meghna Gulzar for not giving due credit in film Chhapaak
A writer, Rakesh Bharti had filed a suit in the HC claiming that he had originally penned a story on the life of an acid attack survivor on which "Chhapaak", directed by Meghna Gulzar, is based.
Meghna Gulzar's next Chhappak stars Deepika Padukone, Virant Massey and is set to hit the theatres on January 10.
Meghna Gulzar said getting a 'U' certificate is an "immense validation", especially for a film like "Chhapaak" which could have been perceived as "difficult and graphic" due to its storyline.
Chhappaak director Meghna Gulzar said it made sense to explore the issue of acid attacks in the country through the film as during her research she found out that such cases are happening on almost daily basis.
Meghna Gulzar's next Chhapaak is based on the life events of acid attack survivour Laxmi Aggarwal. Deepika Padukone will be seen essaying her character on screen.
A writer has approached the Bombay High Court against Deepika Padukone-starrer "Chhapaak”, claiming he originally penned an acid attack survivor's story on which the film is based.
Harinder said that Meghna would direct the Alia Bhatt-Vicky Kaushal starrer was one of the "three conditions" in the film contract that he signed with the production house.
"Raazi" directed by Meghna Gulzar, is based on Sikka's book "Calling Sehmat", and the author says he was not happy over the omission of the highlight "Tricolour scene" in the film.
From Filhaal and Raazi to Chhapaak, Meghna Gulzar is one of the unconventional filmmakers Bollywood is blessed with.
Director Meghna Gulzar says she chose Deepika Padukone for Chhapaak because she wanted a face associated with beauty as the impact would be strong.
Meghna Gulzar's next Chhapaak, starring Deepika Padukone, is based on the life story of acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal.
"Even 150 years of the first war of Independence was marked with a series of programmes but somehow the Jallianwala Bagh incident hasn't been given the attention it deserves," Gulzar said.
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