Five reasons why Deepika Padukone's Chhapaak seems to be a winner!

The trailer of the muchawaited drama Chhapaak starring Deepika Padukone and Vikrant Massey finally arrived and as expected has created a formidable impact on the viewers It presents a story that needs to be told and viewed in large numbers Theres no other filmmaker better than Meghna Gulzar to essay the life of the acidattack survivor Laxmi AgarwalWith Chhapaak Meghna Gulzar opts for another hardhitting drama that has all the chances to resonate with the nation Here are five of them1 The ThemeCinema is all about entertainment this is what is often written and heard about the medium There are only a few filmmakers who dare to transcend entertainment and present stories that jolt and discomfort the audience simultaneously engaging them and informing them about the brutal realities of India Gulzar is one such moniker Its a film about a woman whos struck by tragedy and how she triumphs over the brutality she suffered Its a film driven by hope and made with heart2 The Leading Lady Deepika PadukoneDeepika Padukone has been making some fantastic choices as an actor off late But with this film she commences her journey also as a producer It takes a lot of courage for a mainstream star to financially bank a subject as unheard as this It also is a reflection of how actresses are independent of the male domination that Bollywood has been known for3 The Director Meghna GulzarGulzar is a fine filmmaker whose cinema is driven by a restrained and nuanced understanding of emotions Filhaal was a film about surrogacy and how a friendship of a lifetime gets strained Talvar was the most crucial film of 2015 that fascinatingly and intriguingly portrayed the two sides of the muchspeculated Aarushi Talvar murder case and Raazi was a muchneeded depiction of a Muslim family and how they can also be driven by emotions if humanised correctly Chhapaak would be another respectable addition to her repertoire4 The Leading Man Vikrant MasseyMassey is one of the finest talents to break into the world of Bollywood He has the ability to make all his performances real and infuse them with believability In Chhapaak he plays someone who happens to be the shining armour in Padukones life He stands by her and fights for her justice Its good to see an actor as gifted as him getting the roles he can pour his heart into and even sink his teeth We need to have more of him5 The IntentSome filmmakers believe in making films to cash in as many bucks as possible and some to tell stories that need to be told Chhapaak is a story that isnt made to please the boxoffice its a tale that has been made to make people aware of the horrible and horrific incidents that have nearly demolished multiple lives Its also a film that highlights the vitality of hope and triumphs over tragedies Its a film that deserves to be looked beyond opening numbers and weekend collectionsCatch up on all the latest entertainment news and gossip here Also download the new midday Android and iOS apps to get latest updates