“Chhapaak” Review: An Emotionally Involving Film With Startling Realism

Chhapaak is a film that has been in news ever since its announcement. There are various reasons to it. Firstly, it is based on a real-life incident. Secondly, it stars Deepika Padukone in the lead role of an acid attack survivor. Apart from fronting the cast, Padukone also makes her debut as a producer with Chhapaak. The film marks her return to silver screen after a gap of two years as her last release Padmaavat (2018) hit theatres in January, 2018. Let’s find out whether or not the film meets the high expectations of the audience.

Story: Inspired by a disturbing, real-life story, Chhapaak revolves around Malti (Deepika Padukone), a young 19-year-old student studying in a government college in New Delhi. She is in love with a boy from another college. But things go awry when a family friend, Bashir Khan, who harbours thoughts of marrying her despite the fact that she calls him brother. When Malti does not reciprocate to his advances, angered Bashir, with the help of her sister, throws acid on Malti, changing her life forever. How Malti comes to terms with her new reality, how she fights for herself and many other girls in the same situation as hers and how she brings her life back on tracks is what forms the crux of the story.

Final Verdict: Chhapaak is an important film of our times which leaves you with misty eyes and heavy heart because of its serious subject matter. Deepika Padukone delivers one of her career’s best performances as Malti. Vikrant Massey ably supports her with his strained performance. Meghna Gulzar’s film is a little weak in writing, but it does not fail to create the impact that the filmmaker wanted to have on viewers. I am going with 3.5 stars.

Movie Credits

Banner: KA Productions, Mriga Films, Fox Star Studios
Director: Meghna Gulzar
Casting: Deepika Padukone
Runtime: 123 Minutes
STARBIZ Rating: 3.5 Stars

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