Updated On: 07 December, 2019 03:21 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Sharing her thoughts on the significance of the date, Meghna Gulzar shared, "Chhapaak is a story of acid violence. I really couldn't have asked for better synchronicity for the release date of our film."

Meghna Gulzar with Deepika Padukone and Vikrant Massey
Meghna Gulzar's storytelling has wowed audiences across the world. The filmmaker is known for her stories which leave an impact on the viewer. Gulzar is known to pay attention to the slightest detail and believes in unconventional and non-fictional cinema. Meghna's last two films, Talvar and Raazi, proved to be back to back hits at the box office.
Another such tale that caught Gulzar's attention was that of acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal. It's a traumatic and yet inspiring story on so many levels. The Deepika Padukone-starrer is set to release on January 10, 2020, and the makers will be releasing the trailer on December 10, which is also commemorated as World Human Rights Day.