Chappak Review
Ever since Deepika has visited JNU there was an uproar about boycotting her film, even though it talks about a very sensitive and important subject. I was also in two minds whether to go for it or not. But in the end Filmi keeda in me won over and I decided to try Meghna Gulzar's latest directorial venture.
Malti ( Deepika Padukone) is an acid attack survivor who is forgotten by public as usual. Suddenly after 7 years from the attack in April 2005, Malti once again gets a little rememberence when Nirbhaya case happens. Media wants to interview her but Malti who has lost her job for missing office due to frequent court visits is tired of all these and asks the journalist interviewing if she can get a job. ?? Well, journalist introduces her to Amol ( Vikarant Messy) who runs an NGO for acid attack survivors. Amol not only gives her a job but refuels Malti's desire to fight for a very important cause she has started. Next 1 hour 45 minutes tells us about the very difficult lives of acid attack survivors who are not at fault at all.
Performance wise, Deepika of course steals the show. Support cast of Vikrant Messy, Madhurjeet Sarghi, Payal Nair does a fine fine job too. But the beauty of the film is in various aspects that are taken care by writer / director. Be it struggle of Malti, her lawyer trying to juggle with her work and family, struggle of NGO operators or Malti's parents.
Recommendation - 3.5 Stars
P.S - Movie is extremely heavy and becomes too stressful at times. If you are not a movie buff, you will come out depressed for sure.