acid attack survivor

Delhi acid attack: 17-year-old acid attack survivor is able to see, says family

The girl had suffered injuries to her eyes and face in the attack allegedly planned by her neighbour Sachin Arora.

Dec 15, 2022, 22:22 PM IST

Deepika Padukone contributes to save acid attack survivor's life

Struggling for life, acid attack survivor Bala has found a new hope as star actor Deepika Padukone has extended a helping hand to save her life.

Sep 03, 2021, 08:14 AM IST

Deepika Padukone's 'Chhapaak' witnesses a lull at the Box Office

Helmed by Meghna Gulzar, 'Chhapaak' is based on the real-life incident of acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal. 

Jan 20, 2020, 17:50 PM IST

Deepika Padukone's 'Chhapaak' benefits from Makar Sankranti holiday, shows growth at Box Office

In 'Chhapaak', Deepika Padukone not only plays the titular role of Malti in 'Chhapaak' but has also turned producer with this project. 

Jan 15, 2020, 16:23 PM IST

Deepika Padukone starrer 'Chhapaak' Day 4 Box Office update

'Chhapaak' not only plays the titular role of Malti in 'Chhapaak' but has also turned producer with this project.

Jan 14, 2020, 13:19 PM IST

With pension for acid attack survivors, 'Chhapaak' serves 'purpose'

'Chhapaak', starring Deepika Padukone is based on the life of Laxmi Agarwal, an acid attack survivor.

Jan 13, 2020, 13:40 PM IST

Films like 'Chhapaak' inspire acid victims to live again: Kunti Soni

Narrating her story, Kunti Soni said, only the person whose daughter has gone through this, could understand the pain.

Jan 13, 2020, 12:27 PM IST

Chhapaak Day 3 Box Office collections: Deepika Padukone starrer witnesses growth

The hard-hitting tale of 'Chhapaak' is based on a real-life incident of acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal. 

Jan 13, 2020, 11:05 AM IST

'Chhapaak' declared tax-free in Rajasthan

The decision to declare the Meghna Gulzaar direcetd film tax-free in Rajasthan was taken late on Friday night.

Jan 12, 2020, 14:08 PM IST

Laxmi Agarwal enters Bigg Boss 13, shares her ordeal with contestants

Laxmi requests each contestant to share their own story. Aarti who is known to be strong and independent opens up about a dark incident in her life.

Jan 12, 2020, 08:30 AM IST

'Chhapaak' hero Laxmi Agarwal now a TikTok star

Netizens are also loving Deepika and Laxmi's dance to the beats of the song "Naagin gin gin".

Jan 12, 2020, 08:19 AM IST

Kangana Ranaut's sister Rangoli Chandel recalls her acid attack ordeal

As per the latest figures from the National Crime Records Bureau, acid attacks have been rampant in the last decade with shocking cases being reported from different parts of the country. 

Jan 09, 2020, 20:19 PM IST

'Chhapaak' acid attacker is called Basheer, not Rajesh

All through Wednesday, an unfounded social media and WhatsApp campaign started to trend, suggesting that the name of the man who throws acid at the female protagonist in 'Chhappak' has been changed to protect his religious identity. In the real incident on which the film is based, the man who committed the crime is Nadeem Khan while the rumours claimed, the makers of the film have changed his name to Rajesh.

Jan 09, 2020, 07:20 AM IST

'Chhapaak' trends as acid attacker's name changed

Several users on Twitter expressed their disappointment over the rumoured change in ‘name' of the attacker.

Jan 08, 2020, 17:54 PM IST

Deepika Padukone visits local markets with acid attack survivors and this is how everyone reacts—Watch

Deepika Padukone not only plays the titular role of Malti in 'Chhapaak' but has also produced it.

Jan 07, 2020, 18:12 PM IST

Meghna Gulzar: Stop treating acid-attack survivor as 'bechari'

Apart from Deepika, the film features Vikrant Massey and Rohit Sukhwani.

Dec 25, 2019, 14:08 PM IST

'Chhapaak' taken to Bombay HC over writing credit

In his petition, Rakesh Bharti said that he has been working on the project and has been approaching actors and producers including Fox Star Studio for narration.

Dec 24, 2019, 12:02 PM IST

Nok Jhok song from Chhapaak taps Deepika Padukone-Vikrant Massey's reel chemistry—Watch

Vikrant Massey plays an activist named Amol in the movie who helps Malti (Deepika Padukone) in her fight against the open sale of acid in shops.

Dec 18, 2019, 17:22 PM IST

Madurai hospital reconstructs face of Nepal acid attack survivor, gives her new confidence

A Madurai-based hospital has managed to reconstruct almost 90 per cent of the face of a woman acid attack survivor from Nepal over a period of seven years, giving hope and setting an example to others like her to step out in public with dignity.

Dec 14, 2019, 08:41 AM IST