Lawyer Aparna Bhat has filed a contempt petition in Delhi High Court against makers of the film 'Chhapaak' and actress Deepika Padukone for not giving due credit to her in spite of the court order. The plea has sought initiation of contempt proceedings against the makers of the film for non-compliance of the High Court order directing respondents to give due credit to the lawyer Bhat for her contribution in the making of the film. Deepika Padukone Criticised for Challenging Makeup Artist to Recreate Look From Chhapaak on TikTok (Read Tweets)

Bhat represented Laxmi, the acid attack victim on whose life the movie Chhapaak is based. Speaking to IANS over phone, Bhat said, "I have filed this petition as the makers have not included the credits in the copy of the film which is being screened internationally." Deepika Padukone’s Chhapaak’s Shows Are Getting Cancelled?

However, she said that due credits were given to her in the movie which is screening in India.

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