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Deepika Padukone bags Dadasaheb Phalke Award

BY jasmine, Feb 23, 2021 1:46 AM - REPORT AN ERROR

Deepika Padukone/ Facebook

The official Instagram account of Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival announced the list of winners, and Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone has won the Best Actor Award for her role in Chhapaak.

Deepika who played the protagonist in the film also marked her debut as a producer with this film. Directed by Meghna Gulzar, the film is based on the real-life acid attack survivor Laxmi, who at the age of 15, was attacked allegedly by a spurned lover in 2005.

Laxmi had to undergo several surgeries.

Meanwhile, on the work front, Deepika will soon be seen in Shakun Batra's as-yet-untitled romantic drama.

Deepika will also produce and star in a remake of the American comedy film The Intern and will team with Prabhas in the Pan-India film, helmed by Nag Ashwin.

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