Renowned filmmaker Meghna Gulzar recently addressed the controversy surrounding her film “Chhapaak” and the impact of Deepika Padukone’s visit to Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) during the CAA-NRC protests. Despite the critical acclaim received by “Chhapaak,” the movie faced a setback due to the unexpected turn of events.
“Chhapaak” narrates the compelling story of real-life acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal, portrayed by Deepika Padukone as Malti. The film revolves around Malti’s courageous journey in seeking justice after facing a brutal acid attack for rejecting a proposal.
The controversy arose when Deepika Padukone made an unanticipated visit to JNU in 2020 during a period of student protests. The actress joined student leaders in condemning the attack on university students by masked individuals, redirecting public discourse away from the film’s intended focus on acid violence.
This revelation by Meghna Gulzar sheds light on the challenges faced by filmmakers when external events influence the perception and reception of their cinematic creations.
