In 2018, Deepika Padukone starred as the main lead in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's controversial magnum opus, Padmaavat. The movie came out in January and it was one of the highest grossers of the year. Her main co-stars have gone on to be part of other films. Shahid Kapoor also played the lead in Batti Gul Meter Chalu while Ranveer Singh is the hero of the upcoming Simmba. Deepika Padukone, though, has been very low-key about her future film projects and only made headlines this year for her high profile wedding to Ranveer. Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone Dance Their Heart Out at Kapil Sharma’s Wedding Reception – Watch Video.

The actress has now finally agreed to play the lead in Chhapaak, a project that suits her talent. Directed by Raazi fame Meghna Gulzar, Chhapaak tells the brave story of a real-life acid attack Laxmi. Vikrant Massey, who was last seen in Amazon Prime's web-series Mirzapur, is cast opposite her. Deepika Padukone Welcomes Vikrant Massey to Chhapaak; Says She Is Thrilled to Have Him on Board.

Recently, the actress shared a poster from the movie that had what we assume is acid splashing on the floor, with the caption across it reading, "A story of Trauma and Triumph and the Unquashable Human Spirit".  Deepika Padukone Calls Chhapaak ‘A Story of Trauma and Triumph’ – Read Tweet.

After she posted the picture, Ranveer Singh commented on the picture, saying he is 'proud of you, baby!' Adorbs, right?

Ranveer and Deepika had been winning hearts over with their couple goals, ever since they got married in November this year. Recently, we saw how Deepika couldn't hide her emotions when Ranveer was adjudged the Best Actor at the Star Screen Awards 2018. They also recently attended Kapil Sharma and Gini's wedding reception in Mumbai and the video of them dancing together is going viral.

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