You unsettled me. Irrfan Sir… ~ I was an anonymous name The day we first met. Your grace was disarming You unsettled me. The drive back was anxious Till the message I received. You believed and agreed You unsettled me. An effortless mastery of the craft The awe of your presence. There was faith to redeem You unsettled me. Another chance always wished Like a prayer to the altar. You had higher battles to fight You unsettled me. The flame of art invincible You lit the marquee again. How much had I missed watching you You unsettled me. In this pall of global gloom Coping and resilience at test. This was bad news at its worst Once again, you unsettled me. ~
Eye on PURPOSE.
Acid has corroded many lives, crushed many dreams, dashed many hopes and scarred many futures. #WontBuyWontSell #Chhapaak @deepikapadukone @vikrantmassey87 @atika.chohan @shankarehsaanloy #Gulzar @foxstarhindi @_kaproductions @mrigafilms
Team Raazi: Remember? The Killing of Abdul. 🤭 Shot-list pic courtesy DoP @wrkprint
That need to be told. That need to be felt. @deepikapadukone @vikrantmassey87 @atika.chohan @shankarehsaanloy #Gulzar @foxstarhindi @_kaproductions @mrigafilms
giving life and song to Malti’s extraordinary story of courage. #Chhapaak in cinemas. @deepikapadukone @vikrantmassey87 @atika.chohan @shankarehsaanloy #Gulzar @arijitsingh @siddharth.mahadevan @foxstarhindi @_kaproductions @mrigafilms @zeemusiccompany
The face of #Chhapaak. @deepikapadukone @vikrantmassey87 @atika.chohan @shankarehsaanloy #Gulzar @foxstarhindi @_kaproductions @mrigafilms
Jitni zyaada ladaai, utna zyaada pyaar… Nok Jhok se hui ek khoobsoorat love story ki shuruaat. Dekhiye #Chhapaak iss Friday. Book your tickets now, link in bio
🙏 #Repost @calmly_calloff ・・・ Try blinking your eyes. Yes? You did? You have been doing it for many years. Right. But it’s a task for acid attack survivors. Or even wearing earrings because some lunatic creep bought the easily sold acid and casually threw on her face. Not just her face, her entire life is disfigured. Some survive, some succumb but some fight their way, literally. Chhapaak is another well-crafted story of more than half of the women in India who are not just fighting for their equal rights but sadly to prove themselves as human beings. It also narrates tales of many disgusting and cowardly acts of the so-called masculine men. Chhapaak is a powerful film as it is an ongoing fight to tell that they are above their bodies and appearance; that they are courageous and have choices. @thelaxmiagarwal is one such example. What more could you ask for when @deepikapadukone plays her fictional character in a Hindi feature film directed by @meghnagulzar! I can’t explain the emotions Chhappak brought out in me. I gained a fresh perspective of life, realizing that we have we’ll ever need. The movie doesn’t stab your emotions nor expectations but it is heavy. Consider yourself a rock if you don’t clean your eyes that are freshly harbouring tears. Little things narrated in Chhappak, like “acid is thrown on ambitious women” to “I should have ears in the first place to wear the earrings” – they throw darts at your heart as though the writers were aiming for it. The performances and clever storytelling are the factors that make Chhappak a must-watch. More so as Deepika’s recent stunt shows that she’s a braveheart in real life as well. Meghna Gulzar you are painting stories like nobody, keep making such films, keep telling us the stories where women are winning battles and making some brave choices. No matter what ideology you have, this film won’t make you anti-national at all. Chhappak is an important film. ~Ashish Shekhar . . . . . @foxstarstudios #deepikapadukone #meghnagulzar #cinema #laxmiagarwal #chhapaak #chapaakmovie #courage #vikrantmassey #stopacidattacks
But… do you SEE..? A Social Experiment by team Chhapaak. #Chhapaak in theatres this Friday. Link in bio @deepikapadukone @vikrantmassey87 @atika.chohan @shankarehsaanloy #Gulzar @foxstarhindi @_kaproductions @mrigafilms
A precious experience, forever cherished. #2yearsofraazi
Sometimes just love and fresh air are enough. #tillandsia
#Repost “My family could only afford to send my brothers to school so I’d sit with their books & read everything. When my dad died, my brother began working as a guard & I looked for a job as a maid. I was hired by a lady who insisted I learn how to stitch as another skill. I began earning & dreamt of becoming a designer. Then, my sister had a misscarrige, so mom & I went to visit her. There, I met her brother-in-law. We didn’t know each other, but he proposed to me. I was only 16, not ready to get married & was weirded out by him–he’d corner me. My mom & I refused! One day, he kept walking in & out of the room. I was uncomfortable & went outside. That’s when he threw something hot on me saying, ‘If I can’t have you, no one can’. I thought it was hot water–but I only remember screaming. Men around brought water to wash me, but the burning didn’t stop. They didn’t want to take me to the hospital–they were scared of getting into trouble with the cops. My mom finally took me by auto–when we reached, we were told to wait until morning as it was late. They kept me in isolation because I was screaming the whole night. The next 3 years were about surgeries. People told my family not to waste money on me & that I was ruining my family name–but they never left me, even when I went to rehab. I started getting better & wanted a regular married life, but I didn’t have hope. After a lot of rejections, I met my ex-husband in 2010. We got married but turns out, he wanted to marry me only so my brother could financially support him. The only light in that marriage was my son; my pride & joy! Finding a job seemed tough, but in 2014, I found out about a restaurant that hired acid attack survivors. I reached out & it’s been amazing since. Working at Sheroes has given me a safe space & a community of incredible women. I’ve gone from being afraid of going out & covering my face, to wearing jeans & t-shirts. I’m financially independent & provide for my son. Sometimes, when his friend’s make fun of me, he tells them I’m a survivor & that’s my validation. Now every time I look in the mirror I see a mother, a survivor, a warrior–everything but a victim.”
🙏 #Repost @anayamazumdar ・・・ A heartfelt appreciation to everyone involved in the film. For those of you who haven’t watched it yet, there are no spoilers. Do give all the posts a read, because if nothing, it could be incentive to book your tickets now! If you make it till the end, thank you for your time. It takes a village to make a film, and to make something like Chhapaak also requires tons of courage. To all those from the team who have worked on it, this is a small attempt to convey my love and regards for all your hard work. It’ll be amazing if this little effort reaches even a single person from the team, so do share and tag them if you liked what you read! A special mention to @triaceentertainment for all the exciting behind the scenes and extra content. Thank You. Love, Anaya✨ . . . . . . #Chhapaak #Isupportchhapaak #deepikapadukone #meghnagulzar #gulzar #vikrantmassey #laxmiagarwal #stopacidviolence #teamchhapaak #filmmaking #filmmakers #bollywood #hindicinema #chhapaakpromotions #bookmyshow #ticketsoutnow #mainstream #arthouse #filmbuffs #abladnahai @_kaproductions @mrigafilms @foxstarhindi @deepikapadukone @meghnagulzar @vikrantmassey87
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Andhere se guzarne ke liye shor ki aadat daalni padti hai. Dekhiye #Chhapaak iss Friday. Book your tickets now! Link in bio.
“Samajh jao toh mujhe bhi batana.” Ek bewajah haadsaa. Jisne soorat badli, saahas nahin. Malti‘s relentless spirit is an inspiration for us. #Chhapaak in cinemas. Link in bio
🙏 #ChhapaakTriumph #Repost @hothurfoundation • • • • • • HOTHUR FOUNDATION congratulates @deepikapadukone and @meghanagulzar for the tremendous positivity and change CHHAPAAK has already brought and turned the way people perceive survivors of acid attacks. Our brave team sends their best your way ❤ . . . #hothurfoundation #chhapaak #movie #deepikapadukone #meghnagulzar #aralumiere #speciallyabledchildren #celebrategiving #handcrafted #embraceyourscars #acidattacksurvivors #skinbanking #victoryoverviolence #braveisbeautiful #confidenceisbeautiful #hothurfoundationprovisionasia #kulsumshadabwahab#empoweredwomen #bravery #celebratingflaws #coloursofhope #artworkshop #arttheraphy #leagueofextraordinarywomen
#KhulneDo Out Now. #Chhapaak in cinemas. @deepikapadukone @vikrantmassey87 @atika.chohan @shankarehsaanloy @arijitsingh #Gulzar @foxstarhindi @_kaproductions @mrigafilms
2 days left to unveil the face of hope. Watch #Chhapaak this Friday. Book your tickets now, link in bio.
Trying times. Time to be grateful for what we have. Time to keep in mind, those less fortunate, who we can help. Every bit counts. Please donate online here: www.iahv.org/in-en/donate/ #istandwithhumanity #artofliving #bmc #stayhomestaysafe
It all starts in the mind… #Chhapaak is Malti’s journey of triumph. Witness it this Friday. @deepikapadukone @vikrantmassey87 @atika.chohan @shankarehsaanloy #Gulzar @foxstarhindi @_kaproductions @mrigafilms
