'Chhapaak' declared tax-free in Rajasthan

Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone's film 'Chhapaak' has been declared tax-free in Rajasthan.

film has been facing wrath of a certain section of people after Padukone visited Jawaharlal Nehru University in Delhi to express solidarity with students who were attacked by a masked mob on January 5.

decision to declare film tax-free in Rajasthan was taken on Friday night.

" move of exempting film from tax has been welcomed by people. film will educate people," Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot told reporters on Saturday.

'Chhapaak', directed by Meghna Gulzar, presents story of acid attack survivor and activist Laxmi Agarwal.