Deepika Padukone is all set to essay the character of acid attack survivor, Laxmi Agarwal in her next, which is titled, Chhapaak. The film is spearheaded by Raazi director, Meghna Gulzar. Vikrant Massey will also be seen alongside Deepika in this film. Massey is playing a social activist and Deepika's partner, Alok Pandit in this Meghna Gulzar directorial. In an interview with Mumbai Mirror, the actor has spoken about his experience working with Deepika and many other aspects of this film.

Talking about his character, Vikrant Massey told the tabloid, "Alok has been working with acid attack survivors for a while now and has been through the entire struggle with Laxmi. The film will showcase interesting dynamics between the two.”