Chhapaak
About the movie
Looking at acid violence through the lens of survivor Laxmi
Agarwal, Chhapaak tells the story of a girl (Malti) coming from an unprivileged but humble background. When Malti refuses the advances made by a man twice her age, she is attacked with acid on a street in New Delhi. With her face irreparably burnt, Malti undergoes medico-social rehabilitation, a prolonged string of facial surgeries, a legal battle against her attacker and a constant struggle to become economically independent.
During this time, Malti also joins a campaign against Acid violence and comes across other victims. She forms an inexplicable bond with Amol, the founder of the campaign but it is Malti`s game-changing PIL in the Supreme Court of India, with her lawyer Archana Bajaj, that inspires the Judiciary to amend the laws on acid violence. A story of the triumph of the unquashable human spirit.
During this time, Malti also joins a campaign against Acid violence and comes across other victims. She forms an inexplicable bond with Amol, the founder of the campaign but it is Malti`s game-changing PIL in the Supreme Court of India, with her lawyer Archana Bajaj, that inspires the Judiciary to amend the laws on acid violence. A story of the triumph of the unquashable human spirit.
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Critic reviews
The Times of India
7/10
Chhapaak
A brave story of a womans grit and indomitable spirit. ...more
The Indian Express
7/10
Chhapaak
You look at Deepika Padukone, so far away from the dressed-up, made-up parts shes done till now, and acknowledge an actor who wants to break out of he ...more
NDTV
6/10
Chhapaak
Watch it not just for Deepika Padukone but also for what it has to say about a social scourge that refuses to go away. ...more
India Today
8/10
Chhapaak
Chhapaak starring Deepika Padukone and directed by Meghna Gulzar is a beautiful, beautifully made film. 2020 has begun well for Bollywood. ...more
News 18
7/10
Chhapaak
Deepika Padukone blends into Malti seamlessly, the star, rarely surfacing and director Meghna Gulzar constructs the balance with a seasoned hand. ...more
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