In a candid revelation, director Meghna Gulzar recently shared insights into the unforeseen impact of Deepika Padukone’s controversial JNU visit on the box office performance of their collaborative project, ‘Chhapaak.’ Despite the film’s intent to shed light on acid violence, the narrative took an unexpected turn due to the surrounding controversy.

Meghna Gulzar, the creative force behind ‘Chhapaak,’ didn’t shy away from acknowledging the dent Deepika’s JNU visit made on the film’s reception. Speaking at the Express Adda event, she stated unequivocally, “I am sure the answer is pretty obvious. Yes, of course, it made a dent on the film. Because the conversation shifted from acid violence, which I intended the film to amplify, to somewhere else. So, it certainly impacted the film. There is no denying that.”

In 2020, Deepika Padukone embraced the challenging role of portraying acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal in ‘Chhapaak.’ Despite the film garnering significant support, its box office performance fell short of expectations. The controversy surrounding Deepika’s participation in a JNU protest just three days before the movie’s release became a pivotal factor in diverting public discourse.

For those unaware, Deepika’s stand on the 2020 JNU attack and the Citizenship (Amendment) Act sparked a social media frenzy, with hashtags such as #BoycottChhapaak and #BlockDeepika dominating Twitter discussions. The film, produced by Deepika in collaboration with Fox Star Studios, Govind Singh Sandhu, and Meghna Gulzar, faced challenges at the box office despite being crafted on a modest budget.

As Meghna reflects on the past, she is gearing up for her upcoming project, ‘Sam Bahadur.’ This film delves into the illustrious career of Sam Manekshaw, exploring his service during World War II and his pivotal role as the Chief of Army Staff during the 1971 Indo-Pakistan war. The movie, starring Vicky Kaushal, Sanya Malhotra, and Fatima Sana Shaikh, promises to be a riveting portrayal of historical events leading to the formation of Bangladesh.

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