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Meghna Gulzar opens up about Chhapaak's failure, says Deepika Padukone's JNU visit impacted the film

| Nov 28, 2023, 11:56:09 AM | etimes.in
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Meghna Gulzar's film "Chhapaak" gained a lot of praise for telling the true story of acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal, portrayed by Deepika Padukone. However, the movie faced some trouble when Deepika Padukone unexpectedly went to Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) during the CAA-NRC protests, just three days before the film was set to release. In a recent interview with Indian Express, director Meghna Gulzar admitted that Deepika Padukone's visit had a big impact on the film.Gulzar explained, "It's quite obvious. Yes, it affected the film. The focus shifted from acid violence, which was the film's main message, to something else. So, it definitely affected the film. There's no denying that." The controversy around the film moved the discussion from the important topic of acid violence to the broader political issues related to the JNU protests."Chhapaak" tells the tough story of Malti, played by Deepika Padukone, as she deals with the aftermath of a terrible acid attack, showcasing her strength and fight for justice. The film aimed to bring attention to the serious issue of acid violence and highlight the real struggles faced by survivors like Laxmi Agarwal.For those who may not know, Deepika Padukone's visit to JNU in 2020 happened while student leaders were addressing a gathering to condemn an attack on university students by masked individuals. Padukone stood in support with the students at the Sabarmati T-point, where a public meeting was organized by JNU alumni. She didn't speak at the gathering and left after an hour.Looking forward, Meghna Gulzar is getting ready for her next project, "Sam Bahadur." The film explores the life of Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, honoring his sacrifices for the nation. Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw played a crucial role in India's military history, serving for over four decades and leading the country to victory in five wars. He achieved the historic rank of Field Marshal and played a key role in the 1971 Indo-Pak war, leading to the creation of Bangladesh.The cast of "Sam Bahadur" includes Neeraj Kabi, Edward Sonnenblick (playing Lord Mountbatten), Richard Bhakti Klein (as Ambassador Keating), Saqib Ayub (Captain Attiqur Rahman), and Krishna Kant Singh Bundela (as Subedar Gurbaksh Singh) in important roles. The film, scheduled to release on December 1, pays a heartfelt tribute to the unwavering spirit, courage, and wit of Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw. Gulzar's upcoming project promises to present audiences with a compelling story that explores the life of a military legend and his contributions to the nation. Stay tuned to ETimes for more updates.

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