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Chhapaak
''Chhapaak'' () is a 2020 Indian Hindi-language biographical drama film based on the life of acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal. Directed by Meghna Gulzar, the film stars Deepika Padukone in leading role of a character inspired by Agarwal alongside Vikrant Massey and Madhurjeet Sarghi. It marked Padukone's production debut, and acting comeback after two years since ''Padmaavat'' (2018). The film was jointly backed by Fox Star Studios, Ka Productions, Avernus Productions and Mriga Films. Shooting took place from March to June 2019 in locations near New Delhi and Mumbai. Released worldwide on 10 January 2020 in cinemas, the film was declared tax-free in Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. Although it wasn't commercially successful, Padukone was widely praised for her portrayal of an acid attack survivor. Plot A reporter named Alka meets Amol Dwivedi, the creator of a foundation for acid attack survivors, and informs him about Malti Agarwal, one such survivor fighting ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deepika Padukone
Deepika Padukone ( or ; born 5 January 1986) is an Indian actress who works in Hindi films. She is one of the highest-paid actresses in India, and her accolades include three Filmfare Awards. She features in listings of the nation's most popular personalities; ''Time'' named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2018 and awarded her the TIME100 Impact Award in 2022. Padukone, the daughter of the badminton player Prakash Padukone, was born in Copenhagen and raised in Bangalore. As a teenager, she played badminton in national level championships but left her career in the sport to become a fashion model. She soon received offers for film roles and made her acting debut in 2006 as the title character of the Kannada film ''Aishwarya''. Padukone then played a dual role opposite Shah Rukh Khan in her first Bollywood release, the romance ''Om Shanti Om'' (2007), which won her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. Padukone received praise for her starring r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vikrant Massey
Vikrant Massey is an Indian actor who appears in Hindi television, Hindi films and web series. He made his acting debut with the role of Aamir Hassan in ''Dhoom Machaao Dhoom'' and became a household name with his roles of Dharam in '' Dharam Veer'', Murli Laal in ''Baba Aiso Varr Dhoondo'' and Ayaan Ahmed Khan in ''Qubool Hai''. After his huge success on Hindi television, Massey made his film debut with ''Lootera'' (2013) and appear in supporting parts in films including ''Dil Dhadakne Do'' (2015) and '' Half Girlfriend'' (2017). He earned critical acclaim for his lead portrayals in ''A Death in the Gunj'' (2017) and '' Chhapaak'' (2020). In the meantime he also gained great appreciation with his starring roles in the popular web series '' Mirzapur'' (2018) and ''Broken But Beautiful'' (2018–2019). Vikrant went onto appear in acclaimed film projects such as the romantic comedy ''Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare'' (2020) and the mystery thriller ''Haseen Dillruba'' (2021) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meghna Gulzar
Meghna Gulzar is an Indian writer, director and producer. She is best known for directing of Bollywood film Raazi in 2018. After debuting as a screenwriter with her father's 1999 directorial ''Hu Tu Tu'', Meghna directed her first film, the drama '' Filhaal...'' (2002), though did not achieve success in direction that decade. Following an eight-year sabbatical, she directed the critically acclaimed ''Talvar'' (2015), which earned her Best Director nominations despite underperforming at the box office. Her first directorial profitable venture came in 2018, when she directed the patriotic thriller ''Raazi'', that emerged as one of the highest-grossing Indian films. She won the Filmfare Award for Best Director for her work in the same. This established her as a director, and she next helmed the biographical drama ''Chhapaak'' (2020). Early life and education The daughter of lyricist and poet Gulzar and former actress Raakhee, Meghna Gulzar was born on 13 December 1973 in Maha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Laxmi Agarwal
Laxmi Agarwal (born 1 June 1990) is an Indian acid attack survivor, a campaigner for rights of acid attack victims, and a TV host. She was attacked in 2005 in New Delhi at the age of 15. In 2019, she was honored with the International Women Empowerment Award from the Ministry of Women and Child Development, the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation and UNICEF for her campaign of ''Stop Acid Sale''. In 2014, she received the International Women of Courage award at the hands of First Lady Michelle Obama. The movie ''Chhapaak'' is based on her life and stars Deepika Padukone in her role. Early life and the attack Laxmi was born in New Delhi in a poor family. In 2005, tragedy came when Laxmi was 15 years old and an 11th-grade student, she was approached by a man working in her neighbourhood, Naeem Khan, who was 32 years old. He proposed to Laxmi but she rejected him. She did not inform anyone about this because her family would've blamed her and stopped her studies. Te ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2020 JNU Attack
On 5 January 2020, more than 50 masked people armed with rods, sticks and acid attacked the campus of Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi, and injured more than 39 students and teachers. Many students received serious injuries. Professors who tried to intervene and protect the students, as well as ambulances carrying injured individuals, were attacked. Eyewitnesses stated that police within the campus did not intervene to stop the mob. After attacking residents of the university campus for three hours, the mob escaped; none of its members was arrested or detained. All 36 students who were injured and admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi (AIIMS) were discharged within 24 hours. Eyewitnesses, including students injured in the attack, as well as opposition parties and left-wing organizations, accused the members of the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) student wing, Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) of orchestrating the attacks. The ABVP, a Hindu n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pallavi Batra
Pallavi Batra is an Indian film, ad-film & theatre actor, TV host and voice-over artist. With a strong theatre background, Pallavi has established herself as a promising Bollywood actress and a fresh, young face for brands. Film and TV career Pallavi has starred in prominent Bollywood films and exciting Web Films with leading production houses and made a mark in the advertising and TV world. Filmography Advertisements *Croma: Pallavi was the face of the Back to School Campaign 2022 playing all through Wimbledon *Dream 11 IPL : Pallavi was the face of the viral ad with Jasprit Bumrah for the 2020 IPL *Flipkart : An inspirational ad for the Flipkart sellers starring Pallavi Batra *Vodafone: Acted in the popular TV commercial for Vodafone as a part of the 'Made for you' series directed by Rajiv Rao *Bisleri: Was the face of the Bisleri 500 launch TVC targeting college students in the commercial directed by Vishwesh Krishnamoorthy * Philips Avent : Pallavi plays a mother in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fox Star Studios
Star Studios (formerly known as Fox Star Studios) is an Indian motion picture production and distribution company. It is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Disney Star, part of the Disney International Operations segment of The Walt Disney Company. The studio produces Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and other South Asian language films through acquisitions, co-productions and in-house productions for worldwide distribution. Starting with the international release of '' Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva'' (2022), all of Star Studios' films are now handled internationally by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. History The studio was founded in March 2008 as a joint venture between 20th Century Fox and co-owned Star India. Soon after launch the studio had explored the option to co-produce and distribute Karan Johar's Dharma Productions films. In 2009, the studio acquired the rights for ''My Name is Khan'', the studio’s debut film as distributor and co-producer. In 2011, Fox Star St ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Acid Attack
An acid attack, also called acid throwing, vitriol attack, or vitriolage, is a form of violent assault involving the act of throwing acid or a similarly corrosive substance onto the body of another "with the intention to disfigure, maim, torture, or kill". Perpetrators of these attacks throw corrosive liquids at their victims, usually at their faces, burning them, and damaging skin tissue, often exposing and sometimes dissolving the bones. Acid attacks can lead to permanent, partial, or complete blindness. The most common types of acid used in these attacks are sulfuric and nitric acid. Hydrochloric acid is sometimes used but is much less damaging. Aqueous solutions of strongly alkaline materials, such as caustic soda (sodium hydroxide), are used as well, particularly in areas where strong acids are controlled substances. The long-term consequences of these attacks may include blindness, as well as eye burns, with severe permanent scarring of the face and body, along with fa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy
Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy () is an Indian musical trio consisting of Shankar Mahadevan, Ehsaan Noorani and Loy Mendonsa. They have composed music for over 50 soundtracks across five languages: Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi and English. Amongst the most critically acclaimed Indian musicians, the trio have won numerous awards, including National Film Award (India), Filmfare Awards, and IIFA Awards. They are often referred to as the "Amar Akbar Anthony" of the Hindi film music industry. Members Shankar Mahadevan Shankar Mahadevan, the main vocalist of the trio, was born and brought up in Chembur, a suburb of Mumbai, in a Tamil family from Kerala. He learned Hindustani classical music and Carnatic music in his childhood and started playing the veena at the age of five. He studied under Shrinivas Khale, a popular Marathi music composer. After graduating in 1988 with a degree in Software Engineering from Ramrao Adik Institute of Technology in Navi Mumbai under the auspices of Mum ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anand Tiwari
Anand Tiwari (born 29 May 1983) is an Indian actor, producer, writer and director known for his work in Hindi films. He has appeared in films like ''Kites'' (2010), '' Udaan'' (2010), ''Aisha'' (2010), and ''Go Goa Gone'' (2013). As a stage actor, he is best known for Rage Productions' ''One on One'' (2010). Tiwari is the co-founder of the production company Still and Still Media Collective under which he has produced his feature-length directorial debut ''Love per Square Foot'' (2018) and his hit series ''Bandish Bandits''. For the latter, he was nominated for a Filmfare OTT Awards for Best Original Story. Early life and background Tiwari grew up in a family of doctors, in Matunga, Mumbai. He started acting in small roles in Marathi theatre in the local Ganpati and Navratri festivals. He frequented Shivaji Mandir in Dadar to watch plays, and also started attending summer acting workshops at his school. Subsequently, he completed his bachelor's in mass media, with a major in ad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Payal Nair
Payal Nair is an Indian actress who is popularly known for her titular role in '' Meher''. She made her film debut in ''Jungle'' (2000). Career She is best known for her roles in films like ''Sorry Bhai!'' (2008) and for television appearances in series such as '' Do Saheliyaan... Kismat Ki Kathputaliyaan'' (2010), '' Saat Phere: Saloni Ka Safar'' (2005) and '' Chand Chupa Badal Mein'' (2010). In ''Sorry Bhai'' (2008), she played the role of "Sandy". The movie got critical acclaim and she too started getting offers. She's also got to play the double of Meher named ''Shabana.'' She played a prominent role of "Chanchal", aunt of the lead character "Siddharth Sood" (played by Abhishek Tiwari), in the serial called ''Chand Chupa Badal Mein'' (2010). She was also seen in the serial called ''Parrivaar... Kartavya Ki Pariksha''. Filmography Film * ''Jungle'' (2000) *''Kuch Tum Kaho Kuch Hum Kahein'' (2002) * ''Sorry Bhai! (2008)'' *Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai (2010) *''Chhapaak ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anjana Om Kashyap
Anjana Om Kashyap is an Indian news anchor working with Hindi news channel Aaj Tak as a Senior Executive Editor. Kashyap started her journalistic career by joining the public broadcaster Doordarshan before moving to Zee News. She then went to News 24 before settling into Aaj Tak. Early life and education Kashyap was born in a middle class family to Omprakash Tiwari in Ranchi who originally came from Arrah, Bihar. Her father was a doctor on short-service-commission with the Indian Army, and served during the Bangladesh War of Liberation. She had her initial schooling at Loreto Convent, a local Catholic school and then from Delhi Public School, Ranchi. She went on to pursue an honours in Botany from the University of Delhi. Kashyap went on to appear for the All India Pre Medical Test but failed to pass. She was a prolific debater and exhibited strong leadership qualities since childhood, having become the head-girl in both the schools and the president of her college hostel. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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