Deepika Padukone and Vikrant Massey starrer Chhapaak has already made its way to the hearts of people across the quarter. A few days ago, the makers dropped the first look of Deepika in the film, which took the internet by storm. From B-town celebs to fans, everyone could not hold back the appreciations as the internet flooded with infinite praises and loud applauses for Deepika’s look as Laxmi. Vikrant, who will be seen portraying the social activist in the film, recently revealed in a recent interview, that working with the Piku star is not only an opportunity, but a responsibility. Deepika Padukone is Visibly Excited to Work With Vikrant Massey in Meghna Gulzar's Chhapaak (View Pic).

Chhapaak is based on the true story of acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal. On Monday, the makers also announced that Chhapaak will hit the theatres on January 10, 2020.

Vikrant, in an interview with Mumbai Mirror, said, “Alok has been working with acid attack survivors for a while now and has been through the entire struggle with Laxmi. The film will showcase interesting dynamics between the two”.

Vikrant has been gearing up for the role of Alok for the past two months. The actor will soon commence shooting from March 29.

For the movie, Vikrant has already put on 8kg weight. “As the shoot progresses, I will have to load up another three so I have been binging on anything and everything, from sweets and saturated fats to junk food,” Vikrant said. Deepika Padukone's Chhapaak All Set To Go On The Floors, Co-Star Vikrant Massey Says 'Countdown Begins'.

Vikrant has earlier shared the screen space with many Bollywood biggies in Dil Dhadakne Do, Lootera, Half Girlfriend, and Lipstick Under My Burkha. Talking about working with DP, the actor said, “Working with an actress of her calibre is not just an opportunity but also a huge responsibility. I’m both nervous and excited.”

Chhapaak has been penned by Meghna Gulzar and Atika Chohan. Meghna's filmography already includes two great films, namely Raazi and Talvar so fans have quite high expectations from this one too. Ever since the announcement of Meghna and Deepika working on a project together hit the stands, fans have been eagerly waiting to see how the two talented ladies bring this special story. Let's see what they have in store for us!

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