Deepika Padukone’s upcoming film, Chhapaak, will not hold a promotional leg in New Delhi, ahead of its January 10 release. In an official statement, the filmmakers said that it would be insensitive to promote the film at a time when the city is going through turbulence.
Over the weekend, protests which were organised against the Citizenship Amendment Act, erupted in New Delhi. The violence continued over the next few days.
“We believe that it will be insensitive on our part to promote our film at a time when the nation and the city is going through an emotional upheaval and unrest. We pray for peace and harmony and regret the inconvenience caused by our absence but we hope you will understand,” the statement read. Deepika and director Meghna Gulzar made the announcement at a recent event. Chhapaak is based on the life of acid attack survivor Laxmi who was attacked allegedly by a spurned lover in 2005 at the age of 15. Deepika is one of the several leading stars who have remained conspicuous in their silence about the ongoing protests.
Over the weekend, protests which were organised against the Citizenship Amendment Act, erupted in New Delhi. The violence continued over the next few days.
“We believe that it will be insensitive on our part to promote our film at a time when the nation and the city is going through an emotional upheaval and unrest. We pray for peace and harmony and regret the inconvenience caused by our absence but we hope you will understand,” the statement read. Deepika and director Meghna Gulzar made the announcement at a recent event. Chhapaak is based on the life of acid attack survivor Laxmi who was attacked allegedly by a spurned lover in 2005 at the age of 15. Deepika is one of the several leading stars who have remained conspicuous in their silence about the ongoing protests.
