Directed by Meghna Gulzar, the film tells the story of Malti (Deepika), a character inspired by acid attack survivor and activist Laxmi Agarwal.
Laxmi was 15 when she was attacked at a bus stop in Delhi for rejecting an older man’s advances
Following her recovery, she campaigned for stricter laws on acid sale and founded the non-profit Chhav Foundation.
The trailer opens with a protest scene in the aftermath of the Nirbhaya case.
We are then introduced to Malti, who undergoes surgery after the attack and fights an inspiring legal battle against the crime.
The police procedural scenes and detailed production design bear the mark of Meghna’s previous films Talvaar and Raazi.
The trailer then follows her journey from a victim to a survivor.
The trailer also features Vikrant Massey, as a character presumably based on social activist Alok Dixit. chh
'Through Malti's story, the film makes an attempt to understand the on-ground consequences of surviving an acid attack in India, and the medico-legal-social state of affairs,' the makers said.
Talking about her film, Deepika had earlier said: 'It's a very important film and I feel that the story which we are showcasing in our film needs to be told.'
Chhapaak marks Deepika's first film after her wedding to Ranveer Singh, and also her first venture as producer.
Other than Deepika Padukone and Vikrant Massey, the film will also star Rohit Sukhwani.
Chhapaak went on floors in Delhi early this year and is scheduled to release on January 10, 2020.
The film is co-produced by Deepika Padukone and Meghna Gulzar in association with Fox Star Studios.
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