Published 15:59 IST, January 8th 2020

Gulzar lauds daughter Meghna Gulzar's work in 'Chhapaak'; calls her 'socially conscious'

Gulzar gives Meghna Gulzar full marks and as they are collaborating together. They have now come together for Deepika Padukone starrer Chhapaak. Read here.

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talented far-daughter duo Gulzar and Meghna Gulzar have collaborated for many hit movies. Gulzar, who is associated with nearly all of his daughter's films, did t break tradition with her upcoming film, Chhapaak eir. lyricist revealed in an interview about what he enjoyed most while working for this film with his daughter.

Gulzar, who has served as a lyricist for all of Meghna Gulzar's films, said that he is very selective about doing films because he wants to do new and different things with each project.

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Spilling beans on Deepika Padukone-Vikrant Massey's Chhapaak, he said that film's script was one of most unusual ones and that he found it to be difficult to find situations for songs in film. But his daughter Meghna made it easier for Gulzar to write songs.

Watch title track of Chhapaak here:

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Gulzar said he gave Meghna full marks for being socially conscious. He lauded her for making a strong statement through her films. lyricist also asserted on how Meghna has grown very relevant with time. He revealed that he never gives any creative inputs for her stories as Meghna never lets anyone touch her script.  

Also read |  Story Of Laxmi Agarwal, An Acid Attack Survivor And Inspiration Behind 'Chhapaak'

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Gulzar has written  title track of Chhapaak. title track has been loved by fans. Gulzar also expressed that when his daughter Meghna Gulzar spoke to him about storyline, all he had in mind was how big a responsibility it would be writing about such social evils.

He furr said that survivors have faced difficulties and tribulations as ir ambitions were crushed and y lost all hope.

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Also read | Who Is Alok Dixit, Social Activist Portrayed By Vikrant Massey In 'Chhapaak'?

Gulzar also expressed that survivors don’t need pity from society. He revealed that when he started writing title song, he ensured that he gave out a strong mess on behalf of acid attack victims like Laxmi Agarwal. Speaking of which, Laxmi is a brave survivor who is helping change lives of many or acid attack victims.

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Deepika Padukone plays her role in movie, Chhapaak. film is scheduled to hit screens on January 10.

Also read | Deepika Padukone & Vikrant's Crackling Chemistry Is Visible In Chhapaak's New Poster

15:59 IST, January 8th 2020