Will it be safe to say that only by saving the face of the acid-survivours, society can save their face too?
Inspired by the true story of an acid attack survivor, the trailer of much-awaited Deepika Padukone’s upcoming film Chhapaak was released on December 10. Not many know that Tuesday was also Human Rights Day and because of this it has sparked conversations online regarding the stigma attached to the survivor’s face and also the acid attacks in this country.
Directed by Meghna Gulzar, the story is inspired by true events and is based on the life of acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal, and her journey of pain, survival, resilience, strength, and courage.
The film is about a woman named Malti who was attacked on the streets of Delhi with and how her life changed after the acid attack. Vikrant Massey is also seen in a pivotal role where he plays a journalist and social activist.
Watch the Chhapaak trailer here:
The trailer has garnered more than 1 million views and netizens are praising Deepika for handling Laxmi’s character with just the right amount of sensitivity and subtlety.
Rarely do you come across a story where you do not need an entire narration to decide if you want to be a part of a film or not.What is even more rare is to not be able to articulate and put into words what you feel for the film and it’s journey…
— Deepika Padukone (@deepikapadukone) December 10, 2019
The post got 15.4k hits and has been retweeted 1.7k times till now. While many celebrities praised the trailer, Rangoli Chandel, Kangana Ranaut’s sister, who is also an acid attack survivor commented on the Twitter post.
Meghna and Deepika will earn a lot of tears from this film, what my family and I went through along with the prejudice we faced was worse than death… story of an acid attack survivor need to reach this nation, praying that it works🙏
— Rangoli Chandel (@Rangoli_A) December 10, 2019
Twitter reactions:
Thank you for doing it Deepika. There is a lotta taboo and ignorance about the victims. We hope things brings about a social acceptance 🙏🏻
— Shashank Srivastava (@SriShashank21) December 11, 2019
I’m still trying to process everything cause I really how beyond amazing the trailer was! Great job to you, Vikrant, Meghna and Team Chhapaak! So proud!
— Kareena (@flickrdpswift) December 10, 2019
Goosebumps❤❤❤
— Prachi (@RKliciousss) December 10, 2019
Saw the trailer this is phenomenal and good job @deepikapadukone …
2020 going to start with best movie ..
“Acid bikta hi nhi to fikta hi nhi “👌👌#ChhapaakTrailer— Satyendra (@SatyendraRajan7) December 10, 2019
Another master piece
Speechless 😭😭😭😭#Chhapaak #ChhapaakTrailer pic.twitter.com/34G8sqMBy5— MayurZad (@MayurZad) December 10, 2019
You guys showcased the trailer the perspective of strength, courage, resilience, and triumph. Really well done. I was expecting a lot of rona dhona and was pleasantly surprised. More power to you.
— Hammad (@itshammad7) December 10, 2019