'Chhapaak' Declared Tax Free In Puducherry, MP And Chhattisgarh

Deepika Padukone starred Chhapaak declared tax free in Puducherry, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. The film is based on real-life story acid attack survivor Laxmi Aggarwal. This announcement was made one day prior to the release date of Chhapaak.

Key Takeaways:

• Chhapaak declared tax free in three states-Puducherry, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh
• It was announced through the Twitter handle of the respective states.
• The movie Chhapaak stars Deepika Padukone (leading role) and Vikrant Massey. The film also marks Deepika's first production venture. Meghana and Fox star Studios have also produced the film.
•  Aparna Bhat, Laxmi's lawyer filed a case against the movie for not giving her due credit. Delhi supreme court asked the makers of the movie to give Aparna due credit.

Chhapaak Declared Tax-Free

Narayanasamy, Cheif Minister of Puducherry announced the news through his official Twitter handle. He tweeted “Govt of Puducherry will give tax relief to Chhapaak film acted by Deepika Padukone which gives a clear picture of women issues.”

Govt of #Puducherry will give tax relief to #Chaapaak film acted by @deepikapadukone which gives clear picture of woman issues.

— CMOPuducherry (@CMPuducherry) January 9, 2020

Kamalnath, Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh also declared Chhapaak Tax free in Madhya Pradesh. He further tweeted that Chhapaak creates awareness about acid attacks and also showcases self-confidence, struggle, hope and passion in the lives of acid attack survivors. He further added to his tweet that the movie aims to change the perspective of society in such issues.

The movie is based on the real-life story of acid attack survivor Laxmi Aggarwal.

यह फ़िल्म समाज में ऐसिड पीड़ित महिलाओं को लेकर एक सकारात्मक संदेश देने के साथ-साथ उस पीड़ा के साथ आत्मविश्वास , संघर्ष , उम्मीद , और जीने के जज़्बे की कहानी पर आधारित है और ऐसे मामलों में समाज की सोच में बदलाव लाने के संदेश पर आधारित है।
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— Office Of Kamal Nath (@OfficeOfKNath) January 9, 2020

Bhupesh Baghel, Cheif Minister of Chhattisgarh also declared Chhapaak tax free in the state and announced the same through his Twitter handle. He tweeted that the film Chhapaak will create awareness on the disgraceful crime of acid attack. He also requested people to go watch the movie in order to be aware of the crime.

समाज में महिलाओं के ऊपर तेजाब से हमले करने जैसे जघन्य अपराध को दर्शाती एवं हमारे समाज को जागरूक करती हिंदी फिल्म "छपाक" को सरकार ने छत्तीसगढ़ प्रदेश में टैक्स फ्री करने का निर्णय लिया है।

आप सब भी सपरिवार जाएं, स्वयं जागरूक बनें और समाज को जागरूक करें।

— Bhupesh Baghel (@bhupeshbaghel) January 9, 2020

Read also: Why I Will Definitely Go And Watch Chhapaak Now

Randeep Surejwala, spokesperson of congress tweeted “Chappaak is not about an artist but 1,000 women who suffer acid attacks on their body and soul every year. Isn’t this the same?”

Modiji,
Stop crushing India’s soul!

As per u & ur Bhakts-

1. No artist can protest
2. No artist shall join a cause
3. No artist has a right to express#Chappak is not about an artist but 1,000 women who suffer acid attacks on their body & soul every year

Isn’t this the same? pic.twitter.com/7HZQ4GnQtD

— Randeep Singh Surjewala (@rssurjewala) January 8, 2020

Read also: Never Trust Anyone: Laxmi’s Lawyer On Suing Chhapaak Makers

About The Movie

The movie Chhapaak stars Deepika Padukone (leading role) and Vikrant Massey. The movie is based on the real-life story of acid attack survivor Laxmi Aggarwal. Meghna Gulzar directed the movie which released on January 10, 2020. The film also marks Deepika's first production venture. Meghana and Fox star Studios have also produced the film. The movie received positive reviews from critics.

Aparna Bhat, Laxmi's lawyer filed a case against the movie for not giving her due credit. Delhi supreme court asked the makers of the movie to give Aparna due credit.

However, Right-wing supporters took on social media and demanded that people boycott the movie after Deepika visited JNU.  She stood in solidarity with the students who attacked by masked goons. Aparna Bhat, Laxmi's lawyer filed a case against the movie for not giving her due credit. Supreme Court asked the makers of the movie to give Aparna due credit. Besides all the obstacles the movie received a good response from its audience.

Read also: Chhapaak Leaves You Emotional, Thoughtful And More Human

Mansi is an Intern at SheThePeople.TV