Chhapaak

A true story based on acid attack survivor Malti's grueling and glorious journey from her medical treatment, court proceedings leading to her emotional healing.

Cast

Deepika Padukone

as Malti

Vikrant Massey

as Amol

Madhurjeet Sarghi

as Archana Bajaj

Anand Tiwari

as Archana's Husband

Payal Nair

as Shiraz

Ankit Bisht

as Rajesh

Vaibhavi Upadhyay

as Minakshi

Sakshi Benipuri

as Mahira Shaikh

Anjana Om Kashyap

as Aaj Tak News Anchor

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