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20 Apr, 2019

The Deepika Padukone-starring biopic on acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal has gone on floors and it's sent Agarwal on an emotional rollercoaster.

Speaking to India Today, the activist said that she's in awe of the fact that a film is being made on her struggle and campaigning efforts:

"I have never won a medal in school. Who would have thought about a biopic being made on me? I am thankful to [director] Meghna ji for considering my work worthy enough to be converted into a film."

Agarwal is confident that the 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."

She further said, "I am also elated that a celebrity like Deepika is playing me" and that the actor's Chhapaak first look inspired a trend on social media.

“I saw a lot of makeup artists on social media recreating Deepika's look from the film. Unhone vaisa makeup karke apni photos mujhe bheji hui hain. Kabhi socha nahi tha ki ek acid-attack survivor ke face ko bhi log recreate karenge. [They've done makeup like hers and sent me photos. I could have never imagined that people would want to recreate the face of an acid attack survivor.]”

This week, a video from the Chhapaak sets was leaked, in which Deepika was seen in the uniform of a school-going girl.

The film's Delhi shoot schedule has been concluded. It is expected to release on January 10, 2020.

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AZAM AKBAR Apr 20, 2019 03:50pm
In Pakistan world known film producer, director and author Ms. Obaid Chinnoy produced a movie on this topic years ago which won Oscar Award.
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Anon Apr 20, 2019 08:57pm
@AZAM AKBAR Congrats! But both films will differ with each other.
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Ahsan Gul Apr 21, 2019 01:53am
All whitening cream these Indian actors use to look fair. Their real skin color is pretty dark.
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Jigar Apr 21, 2019 03:38am
Good to know, Pakistan is reporting bollywood news. Pakistan must be a big fan of bollywood. Keep it up. Pakistanies might not get to see bollywood movies but at least they get to read the news on bollywood.
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Never mind the name Apr 21, 2019 08:43am
@AZAM AKBAR That was a documentary. This is a feature film.
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illawarrior Apr 21, 2019 10:20am
Anything that draws attention to these gutless, cowardly, attacks on women, is a step in the right direction. Keep up the good work!
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Ahmad Apr 22, 2019 11:38am
I hope the movie makers pay a Lump-sum to laxmi as last i read she was struggling to meet her end needs. So a Good payment from the profits would be perfect gift for her.
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Salvo Apr 23, 2019 08:21pm
@Ahsan Gul Indians or Arabs range from fair to dark, but all are beautiful. Pakistan was India at one time, so please stop looking for self nazi type affirmations that a different breed of people sprouted out of no where in 70 odd years. There is no difference between woman wanting to color their hair or use botox plastic surgeries and using skin lighteners. The pursuit of perfection is a personal choice and does not affect any one. People who have a problem with that should get their head out of their you know whats...
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AZAM AKBAR Apr 23, 2019 10:19pm
@Jigar Mr. Jigar, Also vice-versa.
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AZAM AKBAR Apr 23, 2019 10:20pm
@Anon Mr. Anon, It may be possible.
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AZAM AKBAR Apr 23, 2019 10:20pm
@Anon Mr. Anon, However, the topic is same.
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Ajay Apr 24, 2019 12:03pm
@Ahsan Gul Dark is beautiful
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