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 on Twitter that she will be the film’s biggest cheerleader. Deepika had shared another update from the film on Tuesday, posting an image of film’s script on Instagram and captioning it, “The only kinda homework I’ve ever enjoyed!

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Deepika Padukone reveals the hilarious real reason behind her big belly at Kalki 2898 AD event
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Deepika Padukone reveals the hilarious real reason behind her big belly at Kalki 2898 AD event

Hindustan Times  

Deepika Padukone was the centre of attention at the pre-release event for Kalki 2898 AD, as she flaunted her baby bump in a black dress. Actors Deepika Padukone and Prabhas attend a promotional event of their upcoming Indian epic science fiction dystopian film �Kalki 2898 AD� in Mumbai on June 19, 2024. After Kalki 2898 AD, fans will see Deepika …

Deepika Padukone links pregnancy to 'Kalki 2898 AD' role: Still in character
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Deepika Padukone links pregnancy to 'Kalki 2898 AD' role: Still in character

India Today  

Actor Deepika Padukone on Wednesday, June 19, graced the Kalki 2898 AD event in Mumbai. When host and actor Rana Daggubati introduced Deepika on stage, he joked about her still being in character. Deepika Padukone plays a pregnant woman named Sumathi in the sci-fi film. Apart from Deepika Padukone, Kalki 2898 AD also stars Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Prabhas and …

'No denying': Meghna Gulzar ADMITS Deepika Padukone's JNU visit impacted Chhapaak
1 year, 1 month ago

'No denying': Meghna Gulzar ADMITS Deepika Padukone's JNU visit impacted Chhapaak

India TV News  

Meghna Gulzar is one of the finest filmmakers in Hindi cinema. In an interview with The Indian Express, she opened up about the failure of her last film Chhapaak, which starred Deepika Padukone as an acid attack survivor Laxmi. Gulzar admitted that Padukone's visit affected Chhapaak's performance at the box office. When Deepika Padukone visited JNU In January 2020, Deepika …

Deepika Padukone stuns in royal look in unseen pics from photo shoot. See here
2 years, 2 months ago

Deepika Padukone stuns in royal look in unseen pics from photo shoot. See here

Hindustan Times  

Almost five years after the release of her film Padmaavat, pictures of Deepika Padukone posing in jewellery similar to the one she sported in the film have appeared online. They are followed by a close up of Deepika wearing another nosering and a huge necklace, similar to her look in another Sanjay Leela Bhansali film, Bajirao Mastani. A fan commented …

Deepika Padukone to be discharged today, actress rushed to hospital second time after June health scare
2 years, 3 months ago

Deepika Padukone to be discharged today, actress rushed to hospital second time after June health scare

India TV News  

Deepika Padukone was rushed to Breach Candy Hospital on Monday night. Earlier in June, she had a health situation on the sets of the Nag Ashwin film 'Project K' with Telugu star Prabhas and Amitabh Bachchan. SRK and Deepika are one of the biggest all-time on-screen pairings, given their blockbusters 'Om Shanti Om', 'Chennai Express' and 'Happy New Year'. Directed …

On her 36th birthday, looking at how Deepika Padukone has forged ahead in film career, with signature grace intact
3 years ago

On her 36th birthday, looking at how Deepika Padukone has forged ahead in film career, with signature grace intact

Firstpost  

Deepika Padukone exudes a sense of wellbeing that comes naturally only to those who are secure in their lives. At one point in her career, Deepika Padukone was trying to compete with Priyanka Chopra Jonas, which was like Waheeda Rehman trying to compete with Mumtaz. Similarly, you will not see Padukone in a Salman Khan film because heroines are expected …

Deepika Padukone paints the town beige in head-to-toe co-ordinated ensemble
3 years, 9 months ago

Deepika Padukone paints the town beige in head-to-toe co-ordinated ensemble

Hindustan Times  

Deepika Padukone and sister Anisha Padukone have been heading out in Mumbai for quite a few dinners, and Deepika has been putting her most fashionable foot forward for these dinner dates with her golf player sister. The sisters most recently headed to the suburban restaurant Tori in Bandra, and on the way out, the Padmaavat actor was snapped by paparazzi, …

Deepika Padukone Shuts Down Abusive Troll With a Classy Reply
3 years, 10 months ago

Deepika Padukone Shuts Down Abusive Troll With a Classy Reply

News 18  

Bollywood actors are not new to social media abuse, however, only a handful of them choose to shut down trolls. She will be seen in Shakun Batra’s upcoming yet-untitled film that also stars Siddhant Chaturvedi and Ananya Panday. Deepika will also be seen in an untitled film with Amitabh Bachchan and Prabhas, and she has “’83” in line where she …

Deepika Padukone Deletes All Posts From Instagram and Twitter, Leaves Netizens Shocked
4 years ago

Deepika Padukone Deletes All Posts From Instagram and Twitter, Leaves Netizens Shocked

News 18  

Actress Deepika Padukone, who is currently vacationing with husband Ranveer Singh in Ranthambore National Park, recently left fans shocked after she deleted all her posts on Instagram and Twitter. Looks like she has a New Years Present planned for all her fans pic.twitter.com/HTyqB9rlKN— Devdas December 31, 2020 Deepika said new decade, new me— Fawadpika Supremacy December 31, 2020 New covid …

Deepika Padukone, Prabhas to star in Nag Ashwin's next yet-untitled multilingual project
4 years, 5 months ago

Deepika Padukone, Prabhas to star in Nag Ashwin's next yet-untitled multilingual project

Firstpost  

Deepika Padukone and Prabhas are all set to collaborate for Nag Ashwin’s next directorial. Check out the announcement here The project was first announced in February by the production house who shared a small video clip on social media to commemorate their 50 years in the film industry. The makers said that over the years they had the privilege to …

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 …

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'

Firstpost  

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. …

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 Deepika Padukone’s JNU visit: ‘We have to be able to separate personal from professional’
4 years, 11 months ago

Meghna Gulzar on Deepika Padukone’s JNU visit: ‘We have to be able to separate personal from professional’

Hindustan Times  

Actor Deepika Padukone’s decision to visit JNU to express solidarity with students who had been attacked was a “personal” one, Chhapaak director Meghna Gulzar said on Monday while stressing the need to separate the personal from the professional. The filmmaker also urged the audience to “divert the lens” and to look at the reason behind making the film based on …

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: As Deepika Padukone champions their cause, meet real life acid attack survivors
4 years, 11 months ago

Chhapaak: As Deepika Padukone champions their cause, meet real life acid attack survivors

Hindustan Times  

Muzzafarnagar’s Rupa faced the acid attack inside her own home – her step mother-in-law attacked her and even her father did not stand with her or save her. Deepika Padukone’s latest release Chhapaak salutes the spirit of those like Rupa who fight all odds with little support and emerge winners, even after having faced acid attacks. Anmol, however, is not …

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
5 years 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 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 …

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 …

Kangana Ranaut: Spirit of ‘Chhapaak’ slap on those who commit acid attacks
5 years ago

Kangana Ranaut: Spirit of ‘Chhapaak’ slap on those who commit acid attacks

The Hindu  

Kangana Ranaut says the trailer of Deepika Padukone starrer Chhapaak reminded her of her sister Rangoli Chandel’s similar experience and that the film’s spirit is a slap on those who commit acid attacks. Rangoli Chandel, who is an acid attack survivor, on Wednesday tweeted a video of Kangana thanking director Meghna Gulzar and Deepika for making a film like Chhapaak. …

Deepika Padukone’s JNU appearance divides internet: Bollywood stands in support amid calls to boycott Chhapaak
5 years ago

Deepika Padukone’s JNU appearance divides internet: Bollywood stands in support amid calls to boycott Chhapaak

Hindustan Times  

Actor Deepika Padukone’s political statement has divided the nation. Deepika’s first film as producer, Chhapaak -- she also stars in the lead role -- is due for release on Friday. While members of the film industry such as Anurag Kashyap, Vikramaditya Motwane, Swara Bhasker, Neeraj Ghaywan, Anubhav Sinha, Nikkhil Advani, Vikrant Massey, Simi Garewal, Shabana Azmi and others came out …

Deepika Padukone on JNU violence: ‘Very angry at what is happening but it is worse that no action is being taken’
5 years ago

Deepika Padukone on JNU violence: ‘Very angry at what is happening but it is worse that no action is being taken’

Hindustan Times  

Bollywood star Deepika Padukone spoke about violence on the Jawaharlal Nehru University campus in an interview, saying she was “very angry” at the situation. Deepika Padukone is seen at a gathering at JNU in solidarity with the students against Sunday’s violence, in New Delhi, India, on Tuesday, January 07, 2020. This is not the foundation of our country.” While Deepika …

Chhapaak trailer reminds Kangana Ranaut of Rangoli’s struggles, actor says ‘my entire family thanks Deepika Padukone for the film’
5 years ago

Chhapaak trailer reminds Kangana Ranaut of Rangoli’s struggles, actor says ‘my entire family thanks Deepika Padukone for the film’

Hindustan Times  

Actor Kangana Ranaut has extended her support for Deepika Padukone’s upcoming film Chhapaak which tells the story of an acid attack survivor. Kangana Ranaut talks about Chhapaak trailer and thanks Deepika Padukone for making a film on acid attack survivors. Haal hi me maine film Chhapaak ka trailer dekha aur mujhe wo trailer dekhne ke baaad apni behen Rangoli ke …

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 …

Deepika Padukone's 34th birthday bash with Ranveer Singh and acid attack survivors: Inside pics
5 years ago

Deepika Padukone's 34th birthday bash with Ranveer Singh and acid attack survivors: Inside pics

India Today  

Deepika Padukone rang in her 34th birthday with husband Ranveer Singh and acid attack survivors in Lucknow. The actress cut a cake and clicked pictures with the women from Sheroes, an NGO that works for acid attack survivors. Apart from celebrating her birthday, Deepika Padukone promoted her upcoming film Chhapaak, which is based on the life of Laxmi Agarwal, who …

Vikrant Massey says Deepika Padukone ‘has given her all, emptied herself’ for Chhapaak
5 years ago

Vikrant Massey says Deepika Padukone ‘has given her all, emptied herself’ for Chhapaak

Hindustan Times  

Bollywood actor Vikrant Massey plays a pivotal role in the upcoming film Chhapaak, which addresses the crime of acid violence on women. “I just hope with this film, a conversation starts on why acid attacks happen on women, and what actions need to be taken to stop the heinous crime. Chhapaak stars Deepika Padukone, whose character Malti is based on …

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 …

This is what Deepika Padukone wants from Kartik Aaryan on Christmas Day
5 years ago

This is what Deepika Padukone wants from Kartik Aaryan on Christmas Day

India Today  

If you are waiting for someone to bring you gifts this Christmas, you can ping Kartik Aaryan, for he is your Santa Claus for the year. Seeing his post, Deepika grabbed the opportunity and requested Kartik to watch her upcoming film Chhapaak in theatres, which is set to release on January 10, 2020. Kartik and Deepika have been hogging 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 on filming Chhapaak song Nok Jhok: ‘Meghna Gulzar and I giggled like 13-year-olds’
5 years ago

Deepika Padukone on filming Chhapaak song Nok Jhok: ‘Meghna Gulzar and I giggled like 13-year-olds’

Hindustan Times  

Deepika Padukone, who plays an acid-attack survivor Malti in her upcoming film Chhapaak, has said that the just-released song Nok Jhok was her favourite part of the film. This is path-breaking in so many ways, especially in cinema where attraction has always been physical.” Vikrant plays Malti’s boyfriend Amol in the film. The minute we came together for this film, …

Deepika Padukone, Siddhant and Ananya team up for Kapoor & Sons director Shakun Batra film
5 years ago

Deepika Padukone, Siddhant and Ananya team up for Kapoor & Sons director Shakun Batra film

India Today  

After a break of almost two years, Deepika Padukone will be back to the big screen with Chhapaak. The actress will star in Shakun Batra's next film with Siddhant Chaturvedi and Ananya Panday. pic.twitter.com/VcZWFIRf6S taran adarsh December 19, 2019 Shakun has directed two films in the past - Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu and Kapoor & Sons, both these films …

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 …

The National Award race
5 years ago

The National Award race

Deccan Chronicle  

The shooting of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s new film Gangubai Kathiawadi, which he claims would be a discernible departure from his recent costume dramas, has begun in Mumbai on a set depicting a brothel. For now, no cell phones are allowed on the set, as Bhansali doesn’t want the set design and Alia’s unique look to go out in the public …

‘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’
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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 …

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