Chhapaak Quick Movie Review: Deepika Padukone's Film is a Heart-Rending Watch

Chhapaak is directed by Meghna Gulzar who has been in fine form with her last two films, Talvar and Raazi, winning over both critics and audiences. Deepika plays Malti, who, as a 19 year old had acid thrown on her face by a family acquaintance. Okay, let's clarify something here - unlike what certain RW websites like Swarajya India claims, the religions of the attackers haven't been changed. Though it hardly matters what the religion is of the assailant when the crime is more about perversion. Chhapaak Movie Review: Deepika Padukone’s Lilting Act and Laxmi Agarwal’s Brave Story Deserve a Stronger Film.

The first half of Chhapaak shows, through an elaborate flashback sequence, as to how Malti became a victim of acid attack and the testing times she had her family had to go through from hospitals to courts. The movie doesn't delve into the backstory, instead of giving us the idea of what happened through the police investigation and court sessions. The song sequence where Malti cries after the acid has been poured on her face is very heart-rending. The melodrama in certain portions feel very Bollywood-ish, but Deepika Padukone's fine act and Meghna Gulzar's assured direction help the film sail through.