The official trailer for “Chhapaak” – the first mainstream Indian movie to tackle the subject of acid attacks – hit the internet on Tuesday. “Chhapaak,” which translates to “Splash” in Hindi, stars ...

In recent years, Indian cinema has witnessed the meteoric rise of a handful of young stars, and Vikrant Massey is no exception. His journey from television to cinema has been extraordinary. He is ...

Director Meghna Gulzar and Indian superstar Deepika Padukone are affecting without excess in this fact-based drama about the aftermath of a horrible crime. There’s a scene late in “Chhapaak,” ...

Deepika Padukone’s new movie, “Chhapaak,” highlights the activism of survivors of acid attacks. As soon as she saw the script. Deepika Padukone recalled, she said: “‘Boom, this is it.’”Credit...Ashish ...

The movie is based on the life of Laxmi Agarwal, who was burned with acid in New Delhi 2005. By Teo Bugbee When you purchase a ticket for an independently reviewed film through our site, we earn an ...

In India, a young woman named Malti negotiates the aftermath of an acid assault that left her physically scarred. Malti must participate in the legal proceedings and attend the trial, which places ...

Director Meghna Gulzar and Indian superstar Deepika Padukone are affecting without excess in this fact-based drama about the aftermath of a horrible crime. There’s a scene late in “Chhapaak,” ...