In a unique attempt, the makers of Deepika Padukone and Vikrant Massey starrer Chhapaak have undertaken a social experiment to know people’s reactions around acid attack survivors. 

A video shared by Deepika on her Instagram account shows her stepping out as 'Malti' along with other acid attack survivors. 

The video begins with the actress telling the viewers how everyone recognizes her as Deepika whenever she goes but today she wants Malti to be seen by everyone. 

Unrecognized, the actress walks across local shops and street vendors to gauge the response of people towards acid attack survivors.

This social experiment shows how society responds to acid attack survivors- do people shy away, do they become indifferent, do they empathize or do they come forward and engage? It is said that you are who you are when no one is looking and this experiment is a reflection of that. 

These behavioral reactions are what the survivors have to face daily from society. 

Deepika took to her social media and shared the video of the experiment, "Chhapaak Social Experiment Be the change you want to see... A Social Experiment by Team Chhapaak! #Chhapaak in theatres this Friday! (Link in Bio) @vikrantmassey8 @meghnagulza @atika.chohan @_kaproductions @mrigafilms @foxstarhindi."

Directed by Meghna Gulzar, Chhapaak is a tale of hope and triumph which is all set to release on 10th January 2020. 

The film is produced by Fox Star Studios, Deepika Padukone's KA Production, Meghna Gulzar and Govind Singh Sandhu's Mriga Films, written by Atika Chohan and Meghna Gulzar.