Deepika Padukone To Portray Acid Attack Survivor Laxmi Agarwal On Screen

After impressing the audience with her acting skills in films like “Baajirao Mastani”, “Padmaavat” and “Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela” among others, actress Deepika Padukone will now portray the role of an acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal on screen.

According to a media report published in Mumbai Mirror, Deepika, besides acting, will also be co-producing the film. “Talvar” fame Meghna Gulzar will be directing the yet-to-be titled film based on the real life story of acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal.

 

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An acid attack survivor. Not a victim but a true inspiration and a role model for all the girls and women in not just this country but the whole world. A lady so strong so brave and so lively. Her story may be emotional but she has made that her strength through which she has reached masses! I salute the heart of this woman who has started this awareness which will help cleanse the mindset of the society.A true hero! #respect #indiasnextsuperstars #laxmiagarwal #inspiration #beautiful #strong #brave

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"When I heard this story, I was deeply moved as it’s not just one of violence but of strength and courage, hope and victory. It made such an impact on me, that personally and creatively, I needed to go beyond and so the decision to turn producer,” Mumbai Mirror quoted Deepika as saying.

 

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walking into friday feeling ?!!!

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Laxmi was attacked by a man in 2005 after she rejected his marriage proposal. She was one of the winners of the US State Department’s International Women of Courage Award in 2014. She also hosted a few episodes of a TV show, and walked the ramp at London Fashion Week in 2016.

 

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CNN DOCUMENTARY CNN INTERNATIONAL CNN INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATION #laxmiagarwal

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Recently, actor Akshay Kumar helped Laxmi with Rs 5 lakh after she told a media organisation that she was struggling to find a job owing to her disfigured face.