Chhapaak starring Deepika Padukone promises sheer brilliance

The first look of Deepika Padukone starrer Chhapaak based on the story of an acid attack survivor released today and it took everyone’s breath away. Deepika Padukone tweeted the first look on micro blogging site Twitter with the caption "A character that will stay with me forever... Malti. Shoot begins today! Chhapaak!"

The director of Chhapaak Meghna Gulzar also spoke out about Malti, the lead character played by Deepika Padukone. She said "She is courage. She is hope. She is Deepika Padukone as Malti in Chhapaak. Shoot begins today."

The real woman on whom the story is based

Chhapaak already promises to be a beautiful movie. It is based on the phenomenal story of a real life acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal. Laxmi Agarwal is in herself a phenomenal woman who is so much more than an acid attack survivor. She is a social activist and an acid attack campaigner who was a force behind bringing about restrictions on the sale of acid, she is a TV show host, she is a single mother of a lovely daughter, and she is a fighter and a champion.

This is a woman who broke all boundaries imposed by the society. At the age of fifteen when a thirty two year old man stalked even when she repeatedly refused his advances she did not shut herself down. When the same man threw acid on her, he burnt her skin but could not even touch her spirits. She struggled for weeks in the hospital and survived. When she finally fell in love, she and her partner refused to follow societal norms and get married and chose to stay in a live in relationship. When they parted ways, she refused to play the victim and chose to bring up her daughter single -handedly.

A True Champion

She is an active campaigner for the rights of any acid attack survivor. She was honored by the then First Lady of America Michelle Obama with the prestigious International Women of Courage Award. Her selfless struggle for justice is inspirational.

A challenge perfect for Deepika Padukone

Chhapaak is a movie based on a great woman and Deepika Padukone looks all set to portray her struggles. There is not an ounce of doubt that Deepika Padukone is a phenomenal actress. This is her first project after marriage and she is all set to stun us.

Conclusion

Capturing the emotions and struggles of an acid attack survivor is no easy feat but if anyone is up to the task then it is Deepika Padukone. The first look in itself is a testament to the fact. Even in a still shot, the great actress manages to put forth a story.

We know who the story of Chhapaak is based on, we know who is portraying her and we know who is directing the movie. Now we are eagerly waiting for a cinematic experience that will leave us speechless.