Agra is weird, even ambitiously so, as the film moves between being disturbing and just plain odd, it doesn't fully land on either side, observes Mayur Sanap.
'Winning awards, everything, I don't think you can plan all these things. You don't go out there wanting to make a film saying, 'this film will win an award'. You can't do art with that intent.'
'Though it's a story of inspiration, Meghna Gulzar's Chhapaak is not the kind of film you walk out feeling entertained or ecstatic about,' says Sukanya Verma.
In the Meghna Gulzar directed film, there is no mention of any Nadeem or Naeem Khan. Moreover, Rajesh is the name of Malti's boyfriend.
Deepika has announced the film's release date, as January 10, 2020.
The Chhapaak trailer could have been a dark and depressing tale of a girl disfigured by a vicious attack but fortunately, it isn't, feels Moumita Bhattacharjee.
Ahead of the film's release, the makers of Chhapaak hosted a special screening for their families and colleagues.
Acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal's lawyer had pleaded that she should be given credit in the movie for representing her in courts for years.
So which film will *you* watch at a theatre near you?
We take a look at 10 recent awe-inspiring prosthetic aesthetics that actors have rocked for their respective roles in films.
'I promise you, you've never seen her do anything like this.' 'It is a complete reinvention of Janhvi Kapoor.'
'When Bad Newz was given to me to direct, the first thing I did was go back to my childhood.' 'It's an ode to Hindi cinema.'
Vaibhavi rose to fame with Sarabhai vs Sarabhai while Nitish starred in Anupama.
Deepika Padukone's first look from Chhapaak is out and the actress is hard to recognise.
Sam Bahadur is a mechanical summary of his life, ticking off one chapter after another without bothering to pause or ponder over their significance and influences, observes Sukanya Verma.
Watch why Deepika got emotional after watching the trailer of Chhapaak while talking to the press.
'The vitriol against Deepika Padukone, who is a hugely popular star, will fade over time. But let's not forget what caused it,' says Shuma Raha.
The winners and attendees at the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards 2021.
If all had gone well, Ranveer Singh would have been working with Meghna Gulzar next, now that she has completed her film Chhapaak with his wife Deepika Padukone.
Did you watch the week's releases, Chhapaak, Tanhaji: The Unsung Hero and Darbar?
Deepika, Ranveer's romantic banter.
Sukanya Verma lists her favourite songs of the year.
Joginder Tuteja looks back at their first films after marriage, and how well they did.
'I knew that I want to do a film about sexuality and sex, without playing safe.' 'I knew in India, that was going to be really difficult. I was taking up a big battle.'
The hottest red carpet looks from Nykaa Beauty Awards 2020 held in Mumbai.
'Chhapaak is definitely the most challenging film of my career.' 'I have gone through many emotionally challenging experiences, but none affected me the way it did when I played an acid attack survivor.'
Addressing reporters, the BJP leader also slammed trolls for making derogatory remarks against the actor over her visit.
Do you think Yami Gautam and Vikrant Massey will look good together on screen?
The world seems to have turned its attention to Bollywood's ladies, and is honouring them with awards.
Kangana Ranaut, Hrithik Roshan and Ajay Devgn get ready to live real lives.
Jallikattu, the Malayalam feature film directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery, has been selected as India's official entry for the Oscars.
Sukanya Verma gives you various untried Bollywood combinations we would like to see on screen.
The awards season has started in full swing, and the weekend saw Bollywood step out in style for the 26th Star Screen Awards.
Joginder Tuteja takes a look at films which didn't do as well at the box office but are performing well on the digital platform.
Meet the winners of the Lokmat Most Stylish awards.
Salman asks Siddharth to be careful as Shehnaaz is in love with him!
The hashtag 'Dobara Poocho' stresses at urging people to repeat inquiring about the mental well being of the person despite the person's assurance of being fit and fine.
Deepika Padukone is gorgeous, and the world knows it. So she finds herself on the list of the Sexiest Asian Female of 2019 as well as the Decade!
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