Chhapaak: An emotional Deepika Padukone unveils the trailer of her first production

The film is a joint production between Deepikas Ka Productions, Mriga Productions founded by director Meghna Gulzar and husband Govind Singh Sandhu and Vijay Singhs Fox Star Studios. Chhapaak releases in cinemas on January 10, 2020

Deepika proudly shows off the name of her production house.

Quite a candid moment between two of Hindi cinemas most important women.

Vikrant plays Amol, a journalist and social activist who falls for Malti and becomes her emotional anchor. Amol is based on Alok Dixit, Laxmis partner who is the founder member of Save Your Voice, a movement against internet censorship in India and Stop Acid Attacks Campaign, a campaign to raise voices against acid violence.

Deepika plays Malti, an acid attack survivor who does not let her condition deter her spirits. Malti is based on the life of Laxmi Agarwal, an acid attack survivor who was awarded with the International Women of Courage Award by Michelle Obama for her courageous and selfless advocation for justice and human rights.

A teary-eyed Deepika Padukone was deeply moved by the touching trailer of her first production, Chhapaak. The actress spoke about how the movie changed her perspective as an actor and a human being at the trailer launch. More details ahead.