Deepika Padukone draws social media ire over Tiktok challenge on Chhappak 'look', Twitterati call it 'insensitive'
4 years, 11 months ago

Deepika Padukone draws social media ire over Tiktok challenge on Chhappak 'look', Twitterati call it 'insensitive'

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Deepika Padukone is at the centre of a social media storm after she was slammed for a TikTok video, where she challenges an influencer to recreate her acid attack survivor ‘’look’’ from her latest film Chhapaak. However, her attempt at recreating the actor’s ‘’look’’ from Chhapaak, in which Deepika plays Malti, an acid attack survivor, was criticised on social media. “I’m appalled at Deepika Padukone’s Tiktok challenge on the Chhapaak acid survivor ‘’look’’. ‘‘Acid attack victim’’ is not ‘‘a look’’.” “Anytime you’re feeling bad about any dumb thing you did, just remember that Deepika Padukone created the ‘‘acid burnt face’’ as a ‘’look’’ on TikTok to push her movie.

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Pooja Bhatt slams Faizal Siddiqui’s ‘depraved’ TikTok video, says ‘this man needs to be taken to task’
4 years, 7 months ago

Pooja Bhatt slams Faizal Siddiqui’s ‘depraved’ TikTok video, says ‘this man needs to be taken to task’

Hindustan Times  

Actor-filmmaker Pooja Bhatt has slammed TikTok influencer Faizal Siddiqui’s controversial video, in which he has been accused of propagating violence against women. TikTok influencer Faizal Siddiqui’s video has been criticised online. To this, influencer Divya Agarwal pointed out in the comments, “You think a drunkard throwing alcohol on anyone like that is right?” Earlier singer Sona Mohapatra had also slammed …

NCW seeks police action against TikTok star Faizal Siddiqui for ‘promoting’ acid attack in video
4 years, 7 months ago

NCW seeks police action against TikTok star Faizal Siddiqui for ‘promoting’ acid attack in video

Hindustan Times  

TikTok star Faizal Siddiqui, who has 13.4 million followers on the video-sharing platform, is in hot water for a disturbing video in which he enacts an acid attack. In their letter, the NCW condemned Faizal for ‘promoting a grievous crime of acid attack to the young followers on the social media platform’. Considering the sensitivity of the matter, it is …

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 …

Deepika Padukone, Chhapaak team's #WontBuyWontSell campaign tells only half the story of acid attacks in India – Firstpost
4 years, 11 months ago

Deepika Padukone, Chhapaak team's #WontBuyWontSell campaign tells only half the story of acid attacks in India – Firstpost

Firstpost  

The solution to the issue of acid attacks in India goes beyond restricting the sale of acid — as championed by Deepika Padukone and the Chhapaak team’s #WontBuyWontSell campaign — and judicial reforms, to challenging social norms that foster misogyny and violence directed at women. The attacker cannot bear the fact that he has been rejected and seeks to destroy …

Kangana Ranaut wants Deepika Padukone to apologise for TikTok challenge recreating Chhappak 'look'
4 years, 11 months ago

Kangana Ranaut wants Deepika Padukone to apologise for TikTok challenge recreating Chhappak 'look'

Firstpost  

Recently, Deepika Padukone had faced backlash from social media users for a TikTok video, where she challenged an influencer to recreate her acid attack survivor ‘’look’’ from her latest film Chhapaak. Ranaut was also asked to comment on Padukone joining protesting students at New Delhi’s Jawaharlal Nehru University. Padukone left without saying anything, however, she was photographed meeting JNU Students’ …

Deepika brutally trolled for her ‘Chhapaak’ look on social media
4 years, 11 months ago

Deepika brutally trolled for her ‘Chhapaak’ look on social media

Deccan Chronicle  

What was probably meant to be a harmless gesture of fan-star bonding on the social media, has now turned into an occasion of savage trolling for Deepika Padukone. It started with Deepika asking a fan on Tik-Tok to recreate her ‘look’ from three films Om Shanti Om, Piku and Chhapaak. The troll brigade immediately galvanized into action, wondering, rightly, how …

Dear Deepika Padukone, Surviving Acid Attack is a Lot Harder Than Recreating the 'Look' on TikTok
4 years, 11 months ago

Dear Deepika Padukone, Surviving Acid Attack is a Lot Harder Than Recreating the 'Look' on TikTok

News 18  

Deepika Padukone was lauded for her role in ‘Chhapaak‘, her latest film based on the life of an acid attack survivor and she has since appeared in several awareness campaigns and initiatives to start a conversation about the the issue of gender violence and illegal sale of acid in India. While efforts to destigmatize acid burn scars by redefining beauty …

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 box office collection Day 1: Deepika Padukone film earns Rs 4.77 crore
4 years, 11 months ago

Chhapaak box office collection Day 1: Deepika Padukone film earns Rs 4.77 crore

India Today  

Deepika Padukone came to the big screen this Friday to shake us up with the story of acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal in Chhapaak. Chhapaak has earned Rs 4.77 crore at the box office on the first day of its release. Leading this talented pack is Deepika Padukone, the Pretty-Face Padukone, who let go of that face for this film. …

Chhapaak: Vikrant Massey’s fiancée Sheetal Thakur says Deepika Padukone ‘gut wrenching, beautiful’ in film
4 years, 11 months ago

Chhapaak: Vikrant Massey’s fiancée Sheetal Thakur says Deepika Padukone ‘gut wrenching, beautiful’ in film

Hindustan Times  

The first reviews of Meghna Gulzar’s Chhapaak are out, and critics have unanimously hailed the film as well as Deepika Padukone’s portrayal of an acid attack survivor. Vikrant Massey’s fiancée Sheetal Thakur also showered praises on the film and praised the cast for their fine performances. Sheetal Thakur lauded Chhapaak, as well as Deepika Padukone and Vikrant Massey’s performances. @thelaxmiagarwal …

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: Court asks Meghna Gulzar to give due credit to Laxmi Agarwal’s lawyer
5 years ago

Chhapaak: Court asks Meghna Gulzar to give due credit to Laxmi Agarwal’s lawyer

Hindustan Times  

A Delhi court on Thursday directed the makers of Chhapaak to give due credits to advocate Aparna Bhatt for her contribution in the making of the film. Additional Senior Civil Judge Dr Pankaj Sharma directed director Meghna Gulzar and the makers of the film to mention the advocate's name in the credit roll. The court also asked the makers to …

‘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 …

Laxmi Agarwal's lawyer plans to sue Deepika Padukone, Meghna Gulzar for Chhapaak
5 years ago

Laxmi Agarwal's lawyer plans to sue Deepika Padukone, Meghna Gulzar for Chhapaak

India TV News  

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. Meghna Gulzar with acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal Wednesday's controversies over "Chhapaaka followed Deepika's visit to Jawaharlal Nehru University on Tuesday night. Deepika's JNU visit was construed by …

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 …

Deepika Padukone’s Chhapaak look has been recreated by this YouTuber. Here’s why it’s purely insensitive and unethical. Watch video
5 years ago

Deepika Padukone’s Chhapaak look has been recreated by this YouTuber. Here’s why it’s purely insensitive and unethical. Watch video

Hindustan Times  

Deepika Padukone has been making headlines with her upcoming film Chhapaak, which is based on the life of acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal. Recently, Deepika released a video in which she is dressed as her onscreen character, Malti, and she walked the streets of Mumbai along with some other acid attack survivors. Laxmi was attacked in Delhi’s Khan Market, and …

Deepika Padukone has gone through 11 different looks in Chhapaak, reveals director Meghna Gulzar
5 years ago

Deepika Padukone has gone through 11 different looks in Chhapaak, reveals director Meghna Gulzar

Firstpost  

In 2015, during the making of Talvar, based on the Noida double murder case, writer-director Meghna Gulzar realised that she loved “treading the territory between fact and fiction”. Since then, she has made Raazi based on the life of a spy called Sehmat and is awaiting the release of Chhapaak, a story about acid attack survivors. One of the most …

New Chhapaak teaser shows how Deepika Padukone’s Malti finds it difficult to find a job. Watch
5 years ago

New Chhapaak teaser shows how Deepika Padukone’s Malti finds it difficult to find a job. Watch

Hindustan Times  

Deepika Padukone’s Chhapaak is days away from its release. In the teaser, Deepika’s character Malti, now disfigured after the acid attack, tries to get a job but is rejected every time. The idea wasn’t to make Deepika look like Laxmi, but to make her look like what she’d have looked, God forbid, if something like this happened to her. The …

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 …

Chhapaak: Deepika Padukone hopes ‘we won’t have to constantly tell stories on acid attack survivors to see change’
5 years ago

Chhapaak: Deepika Padukone hopes ‘we won’t have to constantly tell stories on acid attack survivors to see change’

Hindustan Times  

Hoping her cinematic voice can help bring about lasting change in how society perceives acid attack survivors, actor Deepika Padukone says her latest film Chhapaak should ideally be so impactful that there won’t be need for another story on acid violence. After all, cinema is in itself such a powerful medium, Deepika told PTI ahead of the release of the …

Chhapaak: Deepika Padukone says no one recognised her when they shot in Delhi, calls it ‘liberating’
5 years ago

Chhapaak: Deepika Padukone says no one recognised her when they shot in Delhi, calls it ‘liberating’

Hindustan Times  

Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone will be seen as an acid attack survivor in Meghna Gulzar’s Chhapaak. She has said that the idea of having to “let go of looking a certain way” did not cross her mind while working on the film in which she has used heavy prosthetics to make her face look like an acid attack survivor. Deepika …

Chhapaak: Writer moves court, claims Deepika Padukone film is inspired by his story
5 years ago

Chhapaak: Writer moves court, claims Deepika Padukone film is inspired by his story

Hindustan Times  

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. Bharti’s advocate Ashok Sarogi said the plaintiff later came to know that an identical film is being produced by the defendants and directed by Meghna Gulzar. In his plea, Bharti has sought that …

Deepika Padukone calls off Chhapaak promotions as Delhi erupts in violence
5 years ago

Deepika Padukone calls off Chhapaak promotions as Delhi erupts in violence

India Today  

Deepika Padukone has cancelled the Delhi leg of promotions of her upcoming film Chhapaak as the capital erupted in violence on Tuesday. The actress was a speaker on Day 2 of Agenda AajTak 2019, being held in Delhi, when she and director Meghna Gulzar informed that they would not be attending the event. On Sunday, a police crackdown on Jamia …

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 …

Deepika Padukone’s Chhapaak trailer gets praise from English acid attack survivor Katie Piper: ‘It took my breath away’
5 years ago

Deepika Padukone’s Chhapaak trailer gets praise from English acid attack survivor Katie Piper: ‘It took my breath away’

Hindustan Times  

English activist and acid attack survivor Katie Piper has written a long note of appreciation for the trailer of Deepika Padukone’s Chhapaak. Katie said that it ‘took her breath away.’ Katie Piper shared the trailer for Chhapaak on Instagram. Based on true events the film follow Maltis traumatic medical journey and her fight for justice in a legal battle against …

‘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 …

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

‘Deepika Padukone will be a revelation in Chhapaak,’ says Meghna Gulzar
5 years, 1 month ago

‘Deepika Padukone will be a revelation in Chhapaak,’ says Meghna Gulzar

Hindustan Times  

Meghna Gulzar came across the “extremely rampant” issue of acid attacks in 2015 and to bring her take on the subject, Chhapaak, on screen, she roped in Bollywood star Deepika Padukone, who she says will be a “revelation” in the film. When I say that I don’t mean just the look or prosthetics, it’s also about going into the second …

Vikrant Massey on working with Deepika Padukone in Chhapaak: She is one of the finest co-actors
5 years, 1 month ago

Vikrant Massey on working with Deepika Padukone in Chhapaak: She is one of the finest co-actors

India Today  

Actor Vikrant Massey, who will soon be seen in the Meghna Gulzar-directed Chhapaak, only has glowing praise for Deepika Padukone, his co-star in the film. Deepika and Vikrant have been cast together for the first time in Chhapaak, a film based on the life of acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal. About the overall experience of working in Chhapaak, Vikrant said, …

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 …

Chhapaak: Meghna Gulzar wraps film's shoot, shares photographs with Deepika Padukone, Vikrant Massey
5 years, 7 months ago

Chhapaak: Meghna Gulzar wraps film's shoot, shares photographs with Deepika Padukone, Vikrant Massey

Firstpost  

Meghna Gulzar who is bringing Chhapaak, the story of acid attack survivor and activist Laxmi Agarwal on the big screens took to Instagram to share pictures of herself with the film’s team. As the film wrapped up its shooting schedule, Meghna shared a series of pictures of her lead actors Vikrant Massey, Deepika Padukone and the different teams involved in …

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 …

Watch: Deepika Padukone and Vikrant Massey's video leaks from Chhapaak sets
5 years, 8 months ago

Watch: Deepika Padukone and Vikrant Massey's video leaks from Chhapaak sets

India TV News  

Deepika Padukone and Vikrant Massey are currently in New Delhi shooting for their upcoming film Chhapaak. A couple of weeks ago, a video leaked on the social media in which Deepika and Vikrant are seen taking a bike ride in Delhi. Vikrant Massey is carrying equipments while Deepika Padukone walks inside with her handbag on her shoulder. Deepika Padukone is …

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 …

Laxmi Agarwal on Deepika Padukone's Chhapaak: People finding beauty in acid-burnt face
5 years, 9 months ago

Laxmi Agarwal on Deepika Padukone's Chhapaak: People finding beauty in acid-burnt face

India Today  

Laxmi Agarwal, whose life as an acid attack survivor has inspired an upcoming Bollywood film Chhapaak, said she found it amazing how people were finding beauty in the 'burns' that actress Deepika Padukone sported for the film. When asked about her first reaction on seeing the look of the actress in Meghna Gulzar's film, she said, "I was happy to …

Before Chhapaak, Deepika Padukone fan gifts her a heartwarming surprise
5 years, 9 months ago

Before Chhapaak, Deepika Padukone fan gifts her a heartwarming surprise

India Today  

Manisha Marodia Prajapati, a gifted artist, has made a special sketch for Deepika Padukone. The sketch features Deepika in her look from Chhapaak, which is inspired by the life of acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal. Earlier this year, in an interview at the Facebook office, Deepika revealed that she was not "emotionally ready" to take on such an intense film, …

Vikrant Massey on working with Deepika Padukone in Chhapaak: Not only an opportunity but also a huge responsibility
5 years, 9 months ago

Vikrant Massey on working with Deepika Padukone in Chhapaak: Not only an opportunity but also a huge responsibility

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Vikrant Massey, who will star alongside Deepika Padukone in Meghna Gulzar’s Chhapaak, has revealed that he will play a social activist named Alok Dixit in the film. “Alok has been working with acid attack survivors for a while now and has been through the entire struggle with Laxmi. He added that working with an actress of Deepika’s calibre, is not …

Vikrant Massey on working with Deepika Padukone in Chhapaak: It is a huge responsibility
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Vikrant Massey on working with Deepika Padukone in Chhapaak: It is a huge responsibility

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Vikrant Massey began his Bollywood career with the 2013 film Lootera. In Meghna Gulzar's upcoming film Chhapaak, Vikrant Massey is playing Deepika Padukone's love interest. The film which is based on acid attack survivor Laxmi Aggarwal will show Vikrant as social activist and Laxmi's partner Alok Dixit. Talking about sharing the screen space with Deepika Padukone for the first time, …

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