There has been a protest against the Citizen Amendment Act (CAA) in Delhi since the last days. Violence is being reported from many areas of Delhi. The law is being opposed in Seelampur and many areas after protests by Jamia Millia Islamia College students. Now its effect is also visible on Bollywood. Actually, actress Deepika Padukone has canceled the Delhi schedule for the promotion of her upcoming film 'Chhapaak' due to the violence in Delhi. Deepika Padukone was to attend an event in Delhi for the film promotion, but she did not participate in that event. Initially, Deepika Padukone was going to come as a speaker, but the program was canceled.
According to sources, before the event, the film's directors Meghna Gulzar and Deepika Padukone said that they would not participate in the event. According to the statement issued by Deepika and Meghna, "we think it would be insensitive to promote our film at a time when countries and cities are going through emotional turmoil and unrest. We pray for peace and harmony and regret the inconvenience caused by our absence, but we hope you will understand."
Protests are being organized in the entire country regarding the Citizenship Amendment Act, meanwhile, the team of 'Chhapaak' has also refused to promote their Film in Delhi. Deepika Padukone's film Chhapak is based on the story of an acid attack victim, which depicts the tragedy that happened to her.
