Deepika Padukone along with co-star Vikrant Massey launched the trailer of her upcoming film Chhapaak on World Human Rights Day at a multiplex in Juhu, Mumbai. Deepika looked beautiful in her black outfit as she posed for the photographers. All pictures/Yogen Shah

Chhapaak is based on the real-life acid attack survivor of Laxmi who was attacked allegedly by a spurned lover in 2005 at the age of 15. Laxmi had to undergo several surgeries. Later, she took up the job of helping acid attack survivors and promoted campaigns to stop such attacks. Laxmi is a well-known advocate of stricter punishments in acid attack cases.

In picture: Vikrant Massey arrives for the trailer launch of his film Chhapaak in Juhu.

Deepika Padukone got emotional during the trailer release event of her upcoming flick Chhapaak as she burst out in tears while talking about the film. The actor further said this film is the "most special film of her career."

Deepika Padukone talking at the trailer launch said, "The reason why we did this movie is to make the people see the special factor in it that we saw while making it."

Chhapaak trailer left B-town celebs stunned as it shows the struggles of a real life-acid attack survivor Laxmi Aggarwal. Sister of Kangana Ranaut, Rangoli Chandel, also took to the micro-blogging site to praise Deepika. "Meghna and Deepika will earn a lot of tears from this film, what my family and I went through along with the prejudice we faced was worse than death... story of an acid attack survivor need to reach this nation, praying that it works," she wrote.

In picture: Meghna Gulzar at the trailer launch of her film at the Juhu multiplex.

Vikrant Massey talking about the film at the trailer launch said, "I absolutely believe in the fact that cinema is a reflection of the society, the times we live in. If we ask this question to makers, writers and creators, about making responsible cinema, somewhere we need to ask ourselves If we are responsible enough in our day-to-day life..."

Meghna Gulzar said at the trailer launch that she chooses a story that connects with her and the character's gender has no role in it. "I have a request that do not categorise 'Chhapaak' as women-centric film. My stories do have stronger female characters, unlike our conventional films. But they are not the stories of only one woman. I'm really hoping that my films say a lot more than being just a woman-oriented story."

Chhapaak is being helmed by Meghna Gulzar. It is being co-produced by Deepika and Fox Star Studios and marks her production debut. This marks the first collaboration between Deepika and Vikrant Massey who plays a key role in the film. The movie is set to hit theatres on January 10, 2020.

In picture: Deepika Padukone, Meghna Gulzar and Vikrant Massey pose for the photographers at the trailer launch.