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Chhapaak
Sign in to saveChhapaak () is a 2020 Indian Hindi-language biographical drama film based on the life of acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal. Directed by Meghna Gulzar, the film stars Deepika Padukone in leading role of a character inspired by Agarwal alongside Vikrant Massey and Madhurjeet Sarghi. It marked Padukone's production debut, and acting comeback after two years since Padmaavat (2018). The film was jointly backed by Fox Star Studios, Ka Productions, Avernus Productions and Mriga Films.
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7.2A true story based on acid attack survivor Malti's grueling and glorious journey from her medical treatment, court proceedings leading to her emotional healing.
Cast
- Deepika Padukone as Malti
- Vikrant Massey as Amol
- Madhurjeet Sarghi as Archana Bajaj
- Anand Tiwari as Archana's Husband
- Vaibhavi Upadhyay as Minakshi
- Payal Nair as Shiraz
Themes
- based on true story
- disfigured face
- acid attack
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Key facts
- Film.name
- Chhapaak
- Film.image
- Chhapaak film poster.jpg
- Film.caption
- Theatrical release poster
- Film.director
- Meghna Gulzar
- Film.producer
- Fox Star StudiosDeepika PadukoneGovind Singh SandhuMeghna Gulzar
- Film.writer
- Atika ChohanMeghna Gulzar
- Film.starring
- Deepika Padukone Vikrant Massey
- Film.music
- Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy
- Film.cinematography
- Malay Prakash
- Film.editing
- Nitin Baid
- Film.studio
- Fox Star StudiosKa ProductionsAvernus ProductionsMriga Films
- Film.distributor
- Fox Star Studios
- Film.runtime
- 120 minutes
- Film.country
- India
- Film.budget
- 35 crore
- Film.gross
- 55.44 crore
- Film.language
- Hindi
- Album.name
- Chhapaak
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- publication date
- 2019-00-00
- review score
- 6.7/10
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- Chhapaak
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12 sectionsContents
- Plot
- Cast
- Release
- Controversies
- Reception
- Soundtrack
- Box office
- Accolades
- Impact
- See also
- References
- External links
Chhapaak () is a 2020 Indian Hindi-language biographical drama film based on the life of acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal. Directed by Meghna Gulzar, the film stars Deepika Padukone in leading role of a character inspired by Agarwal alongside Vikrant Massey and Madhurjeet Sarghi. It marked Padukone's production debut, and acting comeback after two years since Padmaavat (2018). The film was jointly backed by Fox Star Studios, Ka Productions, Avernus Productions and Mriga Films.
Shooting took place from March to June 2019 in locations near New Delhi and Mumbai. Released worldwide on 10 January 2020 in cinemas, the film was declared tax-free in Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. In its theatrical run, the film grossed over globally and emerged as a commercial failure.