indica News Bureau- Acid attacks are again a hot topic of discussion in India after release of Deepika Padukone starrer movie ‘Chhapaak’. The film directed by Meghna Gulzar is inspired by the life of acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal, whose character is being portrayed by Padukone. The film is attracting a lot of media […]
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Meghna Gulzar: Stop treating acid-attack survivor as ‘bechari’
Arundhuti Banerjee- Filmmaker Meghna Gulzar’s upcoming film “Chhapaak” is based on the true story of acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal, and features Deepika Padukone in the protagonist’s role. Meghna says we should stop looking at an acid attack victim as a ‘bechari and celebrate her spirit and positive attitude towards life despite the horrific […]
How Dimple Kapadia landed a Christopher Nolan film
Radhika Bhirani- Here’s a casting coup of sorts that has got everyone surprised — veteran Indian actress Dimple Kapadia in a Christopher Nolan film. While the National Award-winning actress, who has been a part of showbiz since 1973, was initially hesitant to take on the role, she left the casting team mighty impressed. Mumbai-based talent […]