‘Chhapaak’ credit row: Delhi court rules in favour of Laxmi Agarwal’s lawyer, asks producers to give due credit
The acid attack survivor’s lawyer had called out the makers on Facebook for not giving due credit.
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A controversy broke out after Aparna Bhat, the lawyer who represented Agarwal, expressed her displeasure at not being given due credit in the film.
Days after Deepika Padukone’s controversial and much-debated visit to the JNU campus, the film ‘Chhapaak’, based on acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal’s life kicked up a row. A controversy broke out after Aparna Bhat, the lawyer who represented Agarwal, expressed her displeasure at not being given due credit in the film. She had filed a petition in court against the makers.
Bhat took to Facebook on Wednesday night and wrote in a post that she will be taking the makers of the film to court.
Director Meghna Gulzar (left) and actor-producer Deepika Padukone (right). “Have never been the one to demand attention to my work. Deeply disturbed by the turn of events post watching Chhapaak. Compelled to take legal action to protect my identity and preserve my integrity”,she wrote.
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Hours after her post went online, support started pouring in.This led her to write another post in which she thanked people for acknowledging her contribution. She also wrote that while she may not be able to lock horns with the ‘mighty producers of Bollywood’, she has decided to do it anyway and face the consequences.
Earlier news agency PTI reported that Bhat had said that the film-makers took her help in the process of writing and shooting the movie, but did not give her credit in the film.
Meanwhile, #BoycottChappaak still continues to trend on Twitter with those opposing Deepika’s move, cancelling their movie tickets and voicing their anger over Padukone’s support of JNU students who were attacked by a violent mob.
Cannes: Desi Girls Deepika, Priyanka Give Major Fashion Goals; Kangana Goes Royal
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Like every year, the red carpet at 72nd Cannes Film Festival has seen a line-up of A-list celebrities like Deepika Padukone, Priyanka Chopra, Kangana Ranaut, Nina Khan, Selena Gomez, among others.
The stars have set the red carpet on fire with their chic looks and hypnotic personalities.
Here's a look at all the A-listers who added glamour to the 10-day event.
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