I’ve never been as emotionally burnt out as I was post ‘Chhapaak’: Deepika
5 years, 2 months ago

I’ve never been as emotionally burnt out as I was post ‘Chhapaak’: Deepika

The Hindu  

Deepika Padukone says her upcoming film Chhapaak has been her toughest and most emotionally taxing project till date. Directed by Meghna Gulzar, the film is based on the life of acid attack survivor Laxmi Agrawal, played by Deepika and also stars Vikrant Massey. Speaking at a session at Jio MAMI Movie Mela with Star, 2019 on Sunday, Deepika said until “Chhapaak” she thought doing a Sanjay Leela Bhansali film was emotionally difficult. “Chhapaak”, backed by Fox Star Studios, is scheduled to release on January 10, 2020.

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Deepika Padukone dedicates first award for Chhapaak to Laxmi Agarwal for showing ‘what beauty truly means’
4 years, 10 months ago

Deepika Padukone dedicates first award for Chhapaak to Laxmi Agarwal for showing ‘what beauty truly means’

Hindustan Times  

Deepika Padukone, who was honoured with the Powerful Performer Of The Year award at the Femina Beauty Awards 2020, dedicated her trophy to acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal. Deepika played an acid attack survivor in Meghna Gulzar’s Chhapaak, which was inspired by Laxmi’s life. Having said that,Chhapaak for me is not just a film.It is a movement;that has challenged the …

Meghna Gulzar on Chhapaak: ‘Let’s hope this film starts a conversation on what could be probable solutions’
4 years, 11 months ago

Meghna Gulzar on Chhapaak: ‘Let’s hope this film starts a conversation on what could be probable solutions’

Hindustan Times  

“Chhapaak is an important story and we are all encouraged with the love being showered on us,” says director Meghna Gulzar about her recently released film, which she co-produced as well. Meghna Gulzar is receiving rave reviews for her latest outing starring Deepika Padukone in the lead, Chhapaak. Let’s hope this film starts a conversation on what could be probable …

Chhapaak movie review: Deepika Padukone is stellar in Meghna Gulzar’s impactful film
5 years ago

Chhapaak movie review: Deepika Padukone is stellar in Meghna Gulzar’s impactful film

Hindustan Times  

Chhapaak Director - Meghna Gulzar Cast - Deepika Padukone, Vikrant Massey Chhapaak movie review: Deepika Padukone plays a character inspired by Laxmi Agarwal in Meghna Gulzar’s film. Based on a real life incident of acid attack violence and a survivor’s story, the film starring Deepika Padukone as the protagonist leaves an impact though it lacks the shock value that one …

‘Chhapaak’ storm: Laxmi Agarwal’s lawyer plans to sue makers of Deepika Padukone film
5 years ago

‘Chhapaak’ storm: Laxmi Agarwal’s lawyer plans to sue makers of Deepika Padukone film

The Hindu  

Advocate Aparna Bhat, who represented acid attack victim Laxmi Agarwal in court, is upset with the Deepika Padukone-starrer Chhapaak and has threatened to take legal action against the makers of the film. The advocate, who played a pivotal role in real life to ensure justice was served to Laxmi in the case fought at Patiala House Courts, took to Facebook …

Chhapaak movie review: Deepika Padukone's acid attack saga has its moments, but not enough
5 years ago

Chhapaak movie review: Deepika Padukone's acid attack saga has its moments, but not enough

Firstpost  

Despite the standard disclaimer that appears at the start of pretty much every film these days, Chhapaak – as is evident from its promotions – is based on the true story of acid-attack survivor and activist Laxmi Agarwal. Chhapaak’s narrative style is largely documentary-like, leaving the horror of Malti’s reality to do its work on viewer emotions. Perhaps I have …

Chhapaak celeb reviews: Bollywood calls Deepika Padukone film stirring and uplifting
5 years ago

Chhapaak celeb reviews: Bollywood calls Deepika Padukone film stirring and uplifting

India Today  

Deepika Padukone's Chhapaak is set to hit screens on January 10. Riteish Deshmukh, who attended Chhapaak screening with wife Genelia D'Souza, wrote, "Just watched #Chhappak a brilliant film by one of my favourite filmmakers @meghnagulzar - @deepikapadukone’s portrayal of an acid attack survivor, her pain, her courage, her fight is pitch perfect. Chhapaak pierces your heart!Such stories must be told …

Chhapaak Movie Review: Deepika Padukone makes you scream, cry and laugh in New Year blockbuster
5 years ago

Chhapaak Movie Review: Deepika Padukone makes you scream, cry and laugh in New Year blockbuster

India Today  

Har Ghadi Badal Rahi Hai Roop Zindagi is the latest chartbuster on the radio. Inside a two-room servant quarter in one of the bungalows in Delhi's posh Golf Lawns, a 17-year-old dances to Sonu Nigam crooning har pal yahaan, jee bhar jiyo, jo hai samaa, kal ho na ho. Director Meghna Gulzar doesn't let you forget her protagonist's struggle for …

Emotional Deepika Padukone consoles a sobbing Laxmi Agarwal at Chhapaak song launch. Watch video
5 years ago

Emotional Deepika Padukone consoles a sobbing Laxmi Agarwal at Chhapaak song launch. Watch video

Hindustan Times  

Deepika Padukone consoled acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal who broke down as Shankar Mahadevan sang the title track of Chhapaak at the song launch in Mumbai on Friday. Deepika Padukone and Laxmi Agarwal at the song launch of Chhapaak. Chhapaak is inspired by the life of Laxmi and has Deepika playing an acid attack survivor named Malti. Even as a …

Deepika Padukone says her depression spiraled again during Chhapaak: ‘It got really bad, felt claustrophobic’
5 years ago

Deepika Padukone says her depression spiraled again during Chhapaak: ‘It got really bad, felt claustrophobic’

Hindustan Times  

Deepika Padukone has described Chhapaak as her most ‘difficult’ movie and the actor even broke down at the film’s trailer launch as she spoke about the subject. Deepika Padukone says shooting Chhapaak was very tough for her emotionally. To think about those days and put myself emotionally through that…” The actor added that she started preparing for Chhapaak before her …

Meghna Gulzar on why she cast Deepika Padukone for Chhapaak: ‘For me, it was important to take a face associated with beauty’
5 years ago

Meghna Gulzar on why she cast Deepika Padukone for Chhapaak: ‘For me, it was important to take a face associated with beauty’

Hindustan Times  

Filmmaker Meghna Gulzar has said she wanted to make a statement with her choice of the lead actor in her film on acid attack survivors — Chhapaak. I’m fortunate Deepika agreed to play the part.” Talking abut the use of prosthetics, the filmmaker added, “During our research, we discovered that Laxmi Agarwal’s pictures before the attack are strikingly similar to …

Chhapaak inspiration Laxmi Agarwal: ‘Many asked if it was me after watching Deepika Padukone’
5 years ago

Chhapaak inspiration Laxmi Agarwal: ‘Many asked if it was me after watching Deepika Padukone’

Hindustan Times  

Laxmi Agarwal, the acid attack survivor Deepika Padukone is portraying in Meghna Gulzar’s ready-to-release film ‘Chhapaak’, is overwhelmed by the public response to the trailer of the film and ‘her’ looks in it. Some of my friends find our looks very similar and often ask me, ‘Is that you?’ They think I am playing the role myself,” said Laxmi, who …

‘Uyare’ Actor Parvathy Praises Deepika After ‘Chhapaak’ Trailer
5 years ago

‘Uyare’ Actor Parvathy Praises Deepika After ‘Chhapaak’ Trailer

The Quint  

Paravathy’s recent Malayalam film Uyare explores a similar theme as Chhapaak. Part of the film will reportedly explore the PIL that was subsequently filed in the Supreme Court in 2006 and which lead to the amendment of laws regarding acid attacks in 2013. Deepika plays a character named Malti and her co-star Vikrant Massey’s role is modelled on that of …

Chhapaak: Aamir Khan and Alia Bhatt react to Deepika Padukone film trailer
5 years ago

Chhapaak: Aamir Khan and Alia Bhatt react to Deepika Padukone film trailer

India Today  

The trailer of Deepika Padukone's upcoming film Chhapaak has become a hit in just 24 hours of its release. Apart from appreciating it, he called Meghna Gulzar's directorial venture Chhapaak, "an important movie" and also congratulated the entire team of the film. Can’t wait for it #CHHAPAAK @deepikapadukone @meghna pic.twitter.com/90oZxWYoQx Yami Gautam December 10, 2019 In another tweet, Yami appreciated …

Chhapaak my most special film: Deepika Padukone
5 years ago

Chhapaak my most special film: Deepika Padukone

Deccan Chronicle  

Deepika Padukone has won the hearts of many with the trailer of her latest film Chhapaak, and it seems that the film is very close to her own heart as well. We made it with a lot of responsibility.” She added: “For me, the success of the movie is in the impact it’s been able to have on people’s lives. …

Deepika Padukone’s Chhapaak trailer earns praise from acid attack survivor Rangoli Chandel: ‘Everyone should see this film’
5 years, 1 month ago

Deepika Padukone’s Chhapaak trailer earns praise from acid attack survivor Rangoli Chandel: ‘Everyone should see this film’

Hindustan Times  

Actor Kangana Ranaut’s sister and Deepika Padukone’s long-time critic, Rangoli Chandel has showered the Chhapaak trailer with praises. Chhapaak stars Deepika in the lead as an acid attack survivor. Rangoli is herself an acid attack survivor and talked about the ‘prejudice’ that she went through in her own life. “No matter how unfair and unjust the world is we musn’t …

Chhapaak will be Most Special Film of My Career, Says Deepika Padukone
5 years, 1 month ago

Chhapaak will be Most Special Film of My Career, Says Deepika Padukone

News 18  

Deepika Padukone, who has always showcased her versatility as a performer, has said she is not bothered about what the box office outcome of her upcoming film Chhapaak will be because it is very close to her heart. Whenever I watch the trailer, I get emotional," an inconsolable Deepika said. Usually, you have to sit through the entire process and …

Deepika Padukone’s ‘Chhapaak’ trailer is a heart-wrenching affair
5 years, 1 month ago

Deepika Padukone’s ‘Chhapaak’ trailer is a heart-wrenching affair

The Hindu  

The trailer of Deepika Padukone’s Chhapaak has been released, which shows the incredible journey of acid attack survivor Malti, and how she battles the odds to emerge from the tragedy. Deepika posted the video on Instagram, with a caption reading: “Rarely do you come across a story where you do not need an entire narration to decide if you want …

Deepika Padukone gets teary as she details her experience of working in 'Chhapaak'. Watch
5 years, 1 month ago

Deepika Padukone gets teary as she details her experience of working in 'Chhapaak'. Watch

India TV News  

Deepika Padukone was the scene-stealer at the launch event of Chhapaak trailer. Deepika Padukone as Malti shows horrifying struggle of acid-attack victims in Chhapaak trailer. Watch video Deepika Padukone stuns in black at Chhapaak trailer launch, but it is her shoes that truly deserve an applaud Shirtless Salman Khan looks ready to take on Kiccha Sudeep and his 500 men …

Chhapaak trailer out: Deepika Padukone turns acid survivor Malti to leave us speechless
5 years, 1 month ago

Chhapaak trailer out: Deepika Padukone turns acid survivor Malti to leave us speechless

India Today  

The wait is over. Deepika is playing the role of acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal in Chhapaak. The trailer of Chhapaak also shows how Amol helps her in this struggle to get the sale of acid banned. Watch the trailer of Chhapaak here: Deepika shared the trailer saying, "Rarely do you come across a story where you do not need …

Chhapaak first look posters out: Deepika Padukone as Malti walks from trauma to triumph
5 years, 1 month ago

Chhapaak first look posters out: Deepika Padukone as Malti walks from trauma to triumph

India Today  

Deepika Padukone left her fans speechless with the trailer of Meghna Gulzar's upcoming directorial venture Chhapaak today. In the first poster, Deepika's character Malti can be seen hiding her face with a white dupatta, as she struggles with the "trauma" of an acid attack. In the trailer of Chhapaak, we are introduced to Deepika as Malti - an acid attack …

Chhapaak: This is what Deepika Padukone did on the last day of shoot
5 years, 3 months ago

Chhapaak: This is what Deepika Padukone did on the last day of shoot

Hindustan Times  

Actor Deepika Padukone will be seen next in her first production, Chhapaak. Deepika Padukone has two films up for release -- Meghna Gulzar’s Chhapaak and Kabir Khan’s 83. “On the last day of shoot, I gave my make up artist a heads up and said I’d like an extra piece. In Chhapaak, Deepika plays Malti, a character inspired by real-life …

Deepika Padukone on Chhapaak: It's the toughest movie I have ever done
5 years, 3 months ago

Deepika Padukone on Chhapaak: It's the toughest movie I have ever done

India Today  

Deepika Padukone achieved a new fleet when she took up Chhapaak. Talking about the same to Harper's Bazaar India, she said, "I'd say it's the toughest movie I have ever done. Deepika also revealed her intention behind turning into a producer for Chhapaak. ALSO WATCH | When Deepika Padukone wished Katrina Kaif a happy birthday

Chhapaak director Meghna Gulzar on Deepika Padukone playing an acid attack survivor: It will stay with her for life
5 years, 7 months ago

Chhapaak director Meghna Gulzar on Deepika Padukone playing an acid attack survivor: It will stay with her for life

Firstpost  

Meghna Gulzar, the director of Chhapaak, recently announced the wrap of the film’s shooting. Based on activist Laxmi Agarwal’s life, Chhapaak will see Deepika portray the character of Malti. Speaking after the conclusion of the filming, Meghna also opened up about Deepika’s transformation with Mid-Day. For me, Malti is Deepika and Deepika is Malti.” Meghna revealed that the actress had …

Meghna Gulzar reveals how Deepika Padukone prepared for her role in Chhapaak
5 years, 7 months ago

Meghna Gulzar reveals how Deepika Padukone prepared for her role in Chhapaak

India Today  

Portraying acid attack survivour Laxmi Agarwal in Chhapaak has been challenging for Deepika Padukone. In an interview with Mumbai Mirror, Chhapaak's director revealed all that went for Deepika to prepare for the role of Malti in the film. "I didn’t want people to watch this film with their eyes shut, the idea was not to create Laxmi’s face on Deepika …

Deepika Padukone as Malti from Chhapaak is all smiles on film set. See pic
5 years, 9 months ago

Deepika Padukone as Malti from Chhapaak is all smiles on film set. See pic

India Today  

Deepika Padukone is in the capital for the shooting of Meghna Gulzar's Chhapaak. The 33-year-old actress, who has stepped into the shoes of an acid attack survivor for Chhapaak, was recently spotted shooting for the film in Delhi. Deepika's transformation into an acid attack survivor for her upcoming film has gained appreciation from all quarters. From fans to Bollywood stars, …

Deepika Padukone snapped filming Chhapaak in full makeup as acid attack survivor. See pics, video
5 years, 9 months ago

Deepika Padukone snapped filming Chhapaak in full makeup as acid attack survivor. See pics, video

Hindustan Times  

Actor Deepika Padukone was photographed in Delhi, shooting for her upcoming film Chhapaak in full prosthetics. Deepika Padukone will play an acid attack survivor named Malti in Meghna Gulzar’s Chhapaak. Deepika plays acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal in the film, directed by Meghna Gulzar and co-starring Vikrant Massey. Actor Kangana Ranaut’s sister, Rangoli Chandel, herself an acid attack survivor, wrote …

Chhapaak: As the 'face' of an acid attack survivor's story, Deepika Padukone rises above conformist notions of beauty
5 years, 9 months ago

Chhapaak: As the 'face' of an acid attack survivor's story, Deepika Padukone rises above conformist notions of beauty

Firstpost  

When Deepika Padukone made her maiden appearance on the big screen in 2007, she was introduced as the ‘Dreamy Girl’ in Farah Khan’s reincarnation saga Om Shanti Om. Back in India, Deepika has now surrendered the same face to Meghna Gulzar as the canvas of her next film, Chhapaak, based on the journey of acid attack survivor-turned-activist Laxmi Agarwal. Deepika, …

Deepika Padukone’s Chhapaak look gets its ‘biggest cheerleader’ in Kangana’s sister Rangoli, an acid attack survivor
5 years, 9 months ago

Deepika Padukone’s Chhapaak look gets its ‘biggest cheerleader’ in Kangana’s sister Rangoli, an acid attack survivor

Hindustan Times  

Bollywood stars such as Priyanka Chopra, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal have reacted enthusiastically to Deepika Padukone’s first look picture from the upcoming film Chhapaak. Deepika plays a character named Malti, based on acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal. “No matter how unfair and unjust the world is we musn’t reflect what we hate, this is commendable on @deepikapadukone and @meghnagulzar …

Chhapaak: Deepika Padukone transforms into acid attack survivor in first look from Meghna Gulzar film. See it here
5 years, 9 months ago

Chhapaak: Deepika Padukone transforms into acid attack survivor in first look from Meghna Gulzar film. See it here

Hindustan Times  

Actor Deepika Padukone has shared her first look from her upcoming film, Chhapaak. The actor plays acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal in the film, currently being shot under the direction of Raazi’s Meghna Gulzar. Deepika Padukone’s character in Chhapaak is based on acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal. It’s a very important film and I feel that the story which we …

Chhapaak first look: Deepika Padukone transforms into acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal
5 years, 9 months ago

Chhapaak first look: Deepika Padukone transforms into acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal

India Today  

Deepika Padukone's transformation into an acid attack survivor for Meghna Gulzar's Chhapaak is nothing less than incredible. The actress took to social media to unveil her look in the film, and netizens have been lauding her for taking on such a powerful role, inspired by acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal. However, when director Meghna Gulzar came to her with the …

Chhapaak: Meghna Gulzar says there is an 'uncanny similarity' between acid attack survivor and Deepika Padukone
5 years, 11 months ago

Chhapaak: Meghna Gulzar says there is an 'uncanny similarity' between acid attack survivor and Deepika Padukone

Firstpost  

Meghna Gulzar will be directing Deepika Padukone and Vikrant Massey in Chhapaak, based on the life of acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal. After Raazi, Meghna Gulzar is set to helm Chhapaak, based on the life of of acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal. Talking about Deepika’s role, at Lit for Life 2019 event in Chennai, Meghna said, “You won’t be seeing …

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