Deepika Padukone was snapped wearing a corset shirt top, paired with boyfriend and stilettos during the promotional event of his upcoming film Chhapaak. All pictures/Yogen Shah

Meghna Gulzar is gearing up to bring a story that will not only change the way we view acid attack survivors, but also how the strength of one woman led to the regulation of acid sale in the country.

Chhapaak tells the path-breaking story of Laxmi Agarwal, an acid attack survivor. A big encouragement that has come to the director and the entire film's way is being given a U certificate by the Central Board of Film Certification with no cuts.

Meghna Gulzar is glad that the film can now reach out to more people. She says getting a U certificate is, "An immense validation. Particularly for a film like Chhapaak which could be perceived as difficult and graphic. This validation by the CBFC, that everyone should be able to see this film, is a valuable encouragement for Chhapaak."

Fortunately for me, all my films have been passed without a cut. There may have been a dialogue here and there that had to be replaced. But no cuts were requested. It leads me to believe that, like the audience, even the Censor board recognises the intent behind a film and its makers. And will not restrict a film's creative expression, if the intent is honest and clear," Meghna Gulzar added in a media interaction.

The protagonist's role is being enacted by actor Deepika Padukone, which required her to put on prosthetics to transform into an acid attack survivor. Did Meghna ever plan to tone down the film?

Chhapaak is all set to release on January 10, 2020 and will clash with Ajay Devgn, Kajol, and Saif Ali Khan starrer Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior and Rajnikanth's Darbar at the box office.