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An aspiring pilot fights for her future -- and justice -- after surviving an acid attack from her abusive boyfriend.


A true story based on acid attack survivor Malti's grueling and glorious journey from her medical treatment, court proceedings leading to her emotional healing.

Deepika Padukone
Malti

Vikrant Massey
Amol

Madhurjeet Sarghi
Archana Bajaj

Anand Tiwari
Archana's Husband

Vaibhavi Upadhyay
Minakshi

Payal Nair
Shiraz

Geeta Agrawal Sharma
Malti's mother

Delzad Hiwale
Rohit
Vishal Dahiya
Basheer "Babbu" Khan

Bhasha Sumbli
Babbu's sister
Chhapaak is a drama film released in 2020 exploring themes of based on true story, disfigured face, acid attack. Directed by Meghna Gulzar, it stars Deepika Padukone, Vikrant Massey, Madhurjeet Sarghi. A true story based on acid attack survivor Malti's grueling and glorious journey from her medical treatment, court proceedings leading to her emotional healing.
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