Critic Review of the Movie CHHAPAAK

Published

6 years ago

January 14, 2020

India

Artists: Deepika Padukone, Vikrant Messi, Madhurjit Sargi, Ankit Bisht, Delzad Hiwale, Govind Singh Sandhu
Director: Meghna Gulzar
Movie Type: Chhapaak Is Based On Real Incident
Duration: 2 hours 18 minutes

Critic Review

Cinema has always been called the mirror of society and the silver screen has proved this thing continuously in the past years. The way in which the trend of films depicting social issues and women tragedy has gone on in this period, Chhapaak directed by Meghna Gulzar and starring Deepika Padukone is presented with the strongest content.

The story is based on the life of the acid attack Victim Survivor Lakshmi Aggarwal. The story begins with Aced Victim Survivor Malti (Deepika Padukone), who is looking for a job. In this attempt, he is reminded of his ugly face from repeated acid attacks. When Malati, who has undergone several surgeries, is found and interviewed by a journalist, other layers of the story open up. Malti joins an NGO working for acid Victim Survivors, where she meets Amol (Vikrant Messi), the NGO’s doer with several acid Victims. Then the Darun tragedy of Malti comes through other girls who are victims of acid attack. The beautiful and cheerful 19-year-old Malti (Deepika Padukone) dreams of becoming a singer, but her life will never be the same after the inhuman acid attack by Bashir Khan aka Babu.

Police Investigation and Court-Court affair between brothers suffering from TV sickness at home, financially strapped parents and countless surgeries of Malati. One thing does not change between the disfigured face and all the taunts and scorn of society after the Tejabi attack and that is, the family’s support and lawyer Archana (Madhurjit Saraghi )’s the courage to bring justice to Malati. With the inspiration of Archana, she files a petition to ban acid. Malti’s face is snatched away in this hilarious journey, but no one can snatch her smile.

Meghna Gulzar’s quality as a director is that she has kept the story realistic. Nowhere does the tragedy of the acid attack be melodramatic or sensational. The first half of the film is definitely a little dull, but after the intermission, the events take their momentum. Meghna, who has directed successful and thought-provoking films like Talwar and Raji, has shot it as a documentary drama. Meghna also seems to attack the traditional notion of beauty.

Deepika’s prosthetic make-up as an acid Victim Survivor is commendable. Yes, there are some questions that remain unanswered. The title track ‘Chhapak’ has become heart touching in the music of Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy. If Deepika Padukone is called the soul of the film, then it will not be an exaggeration. Posing as an actress and actress with an acid burn can only be said to be a bold move for a heroin-like her, but she has brought to life the role of Malti.

Many of the scenes played by him squeeze your heart. In one scene, placing her imitation jewelry and clothes in a bag, she says, ‘No nose nor ear, where will I hang these earrings mother?’ Vikrant Messi has brought his role to life. They should have been given more screen space. Madhurjit Sargi has played a superb role in the role of Loire Archana. The supporting cast of Chhapaak has done full justice to their roles.

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Celebrity News

Amitabh Bachchan: The Heartbreaking Anxiety of Bollywood’s Greatest Icon

Published

6 days ago

June 19, 2026

Digital Post

Amitabh Bachchan: Candid Self-Doubt Confession

Even after five decades of cinematic dominance, Amitabh Bachchan still faces the quiet terrors of the midnight hour. The man who epitomised alpha-masculinity for generations of moviegoers recently made an unexpected confession that shocked his millions of admirers. He continues to have restless nights, locked in a vicious circle of intense self-doubt and crushing work stress.

This revelation is a huge wake-up call for anyone who thinks of him as an invincible acting colossus. It demonstrates that the heavy weight of perfectionism never fully fades, no matter how much celebrity you achieve.

The Haunting Midnight Echoes of Perfectionism

Imagine being a living legend and lying awake at 3 a.m. wondering if your previous performance was a complete failure. Bachchan admitted that he always repeats his sequences in his memory, haunted by the terrible feeling that they “could have been done better.”

This tremendous emotional sensitivity reveals a side of the megastar that the public has rarely seen. Onscreen, we witness the towering demeanour, booming baritone voice, and perfect delivery. But, behind closed doors, he suffers from the same paralysing fear that ordinary people face on a daily basis in the workplace.

Why the Deepest Passion Breeds Internal Chaos

You might ask why a man who has won every major film award is so concerned about delivering a single sentence. True genius is rarely characterised by serenity of mind. For Bachchan, acting is more than a job; it is a sacred, consuming fire that demands flawless excellence every time.

When you care so deeply about your craft, every creative endeavour feels like a high-stakes bet on your entire legacy. This tremendous artistic drive is a two-edged blade that produces amazing art while completely destroying your mental serenity.

The Heavy Price of an Enduring Legacy

Living under the microscope of the public eye for fifty years has a catastrophic psychological impact. Every move Amitabh Bachchan makes is immediately analysed, criticised, or worshipped by countless millions of people.

That amount of tremendous expectation establishes a distinct, invisible prison of performance anxiety. The dreadful anxiety of disappointing his big audience keeps his thoughts racing long after the cameras stop rolling. It turns out that the view from the very top of the mountain is extremely lonely and filled with perpetual emotional danger.

Normalizing the Silent Struggle with Mental Health

Bachchan has done an incredible amount to raise worldwide mental health awareness by publicly exposing his personal struggles with work stress. He has effectively removed the heavy veil of shame that typically surrounds the topic of anxiety, particularly among older generations.

If the ultimate “Angry Young Man” of Indian cinema can freely acknowledge to feeling inadequate, then everyone else has the right to be human as well. It is a welcome reminder that being overburdened by your commitments does not imply weakness.

The Relentless Creative Hunger That Never Sleeps

Finally, this severe self-doubt is the secret fuel that drives Amitabh Bachchan to labour continuously at an age when most people have retired. It’s a curious paradox: his severe inner agony serves as the driving reason behind his legendary longevity.

He refuses to rest on his past accomplishments or rely on his immense celebrity to get by. Every sleepless night reveals a man with the raw, eager heart of a novice. He remains gloriously, devastatingly uneasy about his work, which is precisely what makes him an everlasting force in film.

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