Chhapak promotions canceled due to protests against discriminatory law

Deepika Padukone, Meghna Gulzar cancel Chhapaak promotions in Delhi, say ‘it will be insensitive’

Actor Deepika Padukone and director Meghna Gulzar have announced that they will not be promoting their upcoming film Chhapaak in New Delhi, amid the ongoing tensions.

BOLLYWOOD Updated: Dec 18, 2019 20:59 IST

HT Correspondent

Hindustan Times

Deepika Padukone in a still from Chhapaak.

Deepika Padukone’s upcoming film, Chhapaak, will not hold a promotional leg in New Delhi, ahead of its January 10 release. In an official statement, the filmmakers said that it would be insensitive to promote the film at a time when the city is going through turbulence.

Over the weekend, protests which were organised against the Citizenship Amendment Act, erupted in New Delhi. The violence continued over the next few days.

“We believe that it will be insensitive on our part to promote our film at a time when the nation and the city is going through an emotional upheaval and unrest. We pray for peace and harmony and regret the inconvenience caused by our absence but we hope you will understand,” the statement read. Deepika and director Meghna Gulzar made the announcement at a recent event.