Deepika Padukone To Play an Acid Attack Victim In Her Next Film

After Padmaavat, Deepika Padukone's fans have been waiting impatiently to see her on the silver screen again. Unfortunately, her second film of the year, starring opposite Irrfan Khan was put on hold after Irrfan was diagnosed with Neuroendocrine Tumour. 

While most fans assumed she would take a break from work, to focus on her rumoured wedding, DP is back with an exciting new film. Directed by Meghna Gulzar, the film is based on acid attack survivor, Laxmi Agarwal. The story will feature her attack and the long, solo battle she fought to regularise the sale of acid in India. 

That's not all — apparently Deepika was so moved by the story that she decided to produce the film too. "When I heard this story, I was deeply moved as it’s not just one of violence but of strength and courage, hope and victory. It made such an impact on me, that personally and creatively, I needed to go beyond and so the decision to turn producer," she told Mumbai Mirror. 

We don't know about you, but we can't wait to see this film!