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 only an opportunity, but also a “huge responsibility” and it makes him both “nervous and excited”. Earlier this week, Deepika shared her first look as Malti from Chhapaak, which has been unanimously praised by the likes of Priyanka Chopra, Alia Bhatt, Parineeti Chopra and Dia Mirza.

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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. …

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 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

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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 …

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 …

‘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 …

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 …

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 …

Vikrant Massey gets engaged to girlfriend Sheetal Thakur in private roka ceremony
5 years, 1 month ago

Vikrant Massey gets engaged to girlfriend Sheetal Thakur in private roka ceremony

India Today  

Vikrant Massey, who will be seen next in Deepika Padukone's Chhapaak, got engaged to his long time girlfriend Shettal Thakur in a private roka ceremony. While Vikrant Massey is a known actor in the industry after his stint in Lootera and A Death In The Gunj, Sheetal is quite popular on digital space. On the work front, apart from Meghna …

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, …

Runaway bride leaves wedding to meet Vikrant Massey in Delhi's Saket. Actor is stumped
5 years, 6 months ago

Runaway bride leaves wedding to meet Vikrant Massey in Delhi's Saket. Actor is stumped

India Today  

Many Bollywood celebrities have faced crazy fan encounters and this time it was Chhapaak actor Vikrant Massey who was witness to it. The woman left her wedding and rushed to Saket in Delhi, where Vikrant was shooting, just to meet the actor. According to a report in Mid-Day, when the bride was barred from meeting the actor, she created a …

Deepika Padukone, Vikrant Massey give Meghna Gulzar a big hug as they wrap up Chhapaak. See pics
5 years, 7 months ago

Deepika Padukone, Vikrant Massey give Meghna Gulzar a big hug as they wrap up Chhapaak. See pics

Hindustan Times  

Filmmaker Meghna Gulzar has shared two new pictures with actors Deepika Padukone and Vikrant Massey as they wrapped up shooting for their upcoming film, Chhapaak. Deepika Padukone, Vikrant Massey and Meghna Gulzar after Chhapaak wrap up. Her husband and actor Ranveer Singh shared his excitement for the film: “Can’t wait to witness the magic,” he wrote in the comments section. …

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 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, who Deepika Padukone plays in Chhapaak, shares how not to talk to an acid attack survivor
5 years, 9 months ago

Laxmi Agarwal, who Deepika Padukone plays in Chhapaak, shares how not to talk to an acid attack survivor

Hindustan Times  

In 2005, while walking towards the book shop near Khan Market in Delhi where she was an assistant, 15-year-old Laxmi Agarwal had a bottle of acid thrown on her face by 32-year-old Gudda, whose advances she had rejected. Deepika Padukone Instagram Cherry Amar) In March 2014, the then First Lady Michelle Obama presented Laxmi with the US State Department’s International …

Vikrant Massey on working with Deepika Padukone in Chhapaak: It is a huge responsibility
5 years, 9 months ago

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

India Today  

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, …

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

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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, Meghna Gulzar's Chhapaak to clash with Ajay Devgn’s Tanhaji on 10 January, 2020
5 years, 9 months ago

Deepika Padukone, Meghna Gulzar's Chhapaak to clash with Ajay Devgn’s Tanhaji on 10 January, 2020

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In Chhapaak, Deepika Padukone will essay the role of acid attack survivor Malti and the story is based on the life of acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal. Deepika Padukone released the first look of Meghna Gulzar’s directorial titled Chhapaak — based on the story of an acid attack survivor. Ajay’s Tanhaji will bring the story of Maratha commander Tanaji Malusare, …

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: 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

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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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