Deepika Padukone, on Monday morning, announced the release date of her first production, Chhapaak as January 10, 2020, and also unveiled the first look of hers from the film. The actress will play the role of acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal in this Meghna Gulzar directorial. The film also stars Vikrant Massey as a social activist and her partner, Alok Dixit.
“Alok has been working with acid attack survivors for a while now and has been through the entire struggle with Laxmi. The film will showcase interesting dynamics between the two,” informed Vikrant who has been prepping for the part since the last two months and can’t wait to start filming from March 29 in Delhi.
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Deepika Padukone photographed during her script reading session for Chhapaak[/caption]
The character demanded he put on weight and he has gained 8 kg. “As the shoot progresses, I will have to load up another three so I have been binging on anything and everything, from sweets and saturated fats to junk food,” he revealed, adding that he has also grown a heavy beard.
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