Published 17:57 IST, October 9th 2019

Chhapaak: How acid attack survivors in India braved the odds

Chhapaak is an upcoming film in Bollywood that chronicles the story of the acid attack survivor Laxmi Aggrawal. Here are a few others who are an inspiration.

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Meghna Gulzar’s directorial Chhapaak is an upcoming Bollywood film that chronicles story of acid attack survivor- Laxmi Aggrawal. Deepika Pakudone will essay character of Malti in film. Bollywood filmmakers have uplifted story criteria’s by bringing to light se dely situations that are prevailing in society. Many incent personalities have seen harsh days like Laxmi in India. Just like her, se are a few or women who have been through acid attacks and have inspired nation by ir positive revolution in life.

Here are a few acid attack survivors who have been an inspiration to all of us

1. Kavita Baruni:

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26-year-old Kavita Baruni who hails from Uttar Presh was reportedly attacked by two men in her vill in 2012. Two men poured acid on her face, which caused immense facial disfigurement on Kavita’s face. Kavita did t let this incident stop her from pursuing her dreams. Today, she is married to love of her life Nitesh Varma, who firmly stood by her during her crucial st of life.

2. Pramodini Roul:

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According to reports, Pramodini Roul was 16 years old when an official from an army camp took interest in her in 2014. He sent a proposal to her house. After facing rejection, he drefully threw acid on her, leaving 80% of her body with scars and burns. Today, Pramodini, fondly called Rani by her friends and family, has met Saroj Kumar Sahu who helped her live her life again. In 2018, Rani and Saroj’s engment function photos took over social media, where she was seen all hale, happy and hearty.

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3. Aarti Thakur:

Reports state that Aarti, a 25-year-old acid attack survivor, was brutally injured by son of landly of flat her family h rented. He poured acid on her in 2012. In an interview with a news daily, she shared that she h completely forgotten to how to venture into public and that she stayed indoors for almost two years, recovering from trauma she h faced. After numerous surgeries, Aarti’s scars reportedly started healing.

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Deepika Pukone and Vikrant Massey's upcoming film Chhapaak

Chhapaak, starring Deepika Pukone and Vikrant Massey in pivotal roles will share story of one such brutal event that happened in India. first poster of Chhapaak has alrey given a glimpse about Deepika Pukone’s look in film. story of movie revolves around triumphs of Laxmi and her uncrushable spirit after surviving acid attack. Chhapaak is slated to release on January 10, 2020.

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06:45 IST, October 9th 2019