Deepika Padukone is filming Chhapaak in New Delhi and a video of the actress, dressed in a school uniform on the sets of the film, has emerged on social media. The clip features Deepika, dressed in a blue and white salwar suit, with her friend outside school. Her hair is tied in a plait while she also carries a school bag as seen in the video.
The 33-year-old actress has been cast in Chhapaak as Malti, an acid-attack survivor. Directed by Meghna Gulzar, Chhapaak is based on the life of acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal.
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Pictures and video clips from the sets of Chhapaak in New Delhi are being circulated on social media ever since Deepika began filming. Her co-star Vikrant Massey was also spotted on the sets in recent videos and pictures.
The first look of Deepika as Malti released in March and the internet simply admired the actress for the poster.
Laxmi Agarwal was attacked when she was all of 15 and ever since, has been vocal about her experience and actively campaigns against acid attacks. Speaking at an event, Laxmi recently said, “I have never won a medal in school. Who would have thought about a biopic being made on me? I am thankful to Meghna ji for considering my work worthy enough to be converted into a film. I am also elated that a celebrity like Deepika is playing me. I just want to say that this film will be a tight slap on that attacker who thought he has ruined my life and to the society who looked at me like a criminal."
Chhapaak is also being co-produced by Deepika Padukone. The film is scheduled to release on January 10, 2020.
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