Deepika Padukone's Chhapaak to be tax-free in Madhya Pradesh; CM Kamal Nath cites reasons

Ahead of release of Chhapaak and amid its numerous controversies,  Congress-led Madhya Pradesh government has declared movie as ‘tax-free.’ Chief Minister Kamal Nath anunced decision on Thursday. He cited strong mess of grit of an acid attack survivor portrayed in movie as reason for decision. 

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Taking to Twitter on Thursday, CM Kamal Nath in Hindi wrote, “I anunce that Deepika Padukone-starrer Chhapaak, based on an acid attack survivor, which is releasing across country’s atres on January 10, as tax-free.” 

He added, “This movie, apart from sending a strong mess on acid attack survivors, is based on confidence, struggle, hope and desire to live amid ir pain. movie is based on mess of bringing a change in society.” 

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Usually, films receive ‘tax-free’ status only after release. For example, Panipat was also declared ‘tax-free’ on same day, but movie had released over a month before. Hrithik Roshan’s Super 30 too was declared tax-free in various states much after it hit atres. 

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Chhapaak 

Meanwhile, Deepika turns a producer with Chhapaak. movie has been directed by Raazi and Talwar fame Meghna Gulzar. film hits screens on Friday. 

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