Chhapaak
SYNOPSIS:-
Looking at acid violence through the lens of survivor Laxmi
Agarwal, ‘Chhapaak’ tells the story of a girl (Malti) coming from an
unprivileged but humble background. When Malti refuses the advances made by a
man twice her age, she is attacked with acid on a street in New Delhi. With her
face irreparably burnt, Malti undergoes medico-social rehabilitation, a
prolonged string of facial surgeries, a legal battle against her attacker and a
constant struggle to become economically independent.
During this time, Malti also joins a campaign against Acid violence and comes
across other victims. She forms an inexplicable bond with Amol, the founder of
the campaign but it is Malti`s game-changing PIL in the Supreme Court of India,
with her lawyer Archana Bajaj, that inspires the Judiciary to amend the laws on
acid violence. A story of the triumph of the unquashable human spirit.
‘Chhapaak’ is being directed by Meghna Gulzar featuring Deepika Padukone and Vikrant Massey in the pivotal role.