Bollywood's leading lady Deepika Padukone has time and again exhibited her thirst for challenging roles with her diverse choice of films. Giving testimony of the same yet again, Deepika will be seen slipping into the skin of an acid victim survivor for Chhapaak and is exhilarated to give to the audience an important story.

After playing the most beautiful woman in 'Padmaavat', Deepika Padukone showcases beauty in a different light with the upcoming film Chhhapaak.

On Monday Deepika shared the first look on social media and wrote, "A character that will stay with me forever...#Malti

Shoot begins today!#Chhapaak

Releasing-10th January, 2020.

@meghnagulzar @foxstarhindi @masseysahib".

A character that will stay with me forever...#Malti

Shoot begins today!#Chhapaak

Releasing-10th January, 2020.@meghnagulzar @foxstarhindi @masseysahib pic.twitter.com/EdmbpjzSJo

— Deepika Padukone (@deepikapadukone) March 25, 2019

Chhapaak will not only test Deepika Padukone's acting caliber but also prove to be her maiden production, adding to the challenge to deliver for the actress. However, the Superstar believes in pushing the envelope and step out of her comfort box to better herself at every step.

Deepika's character in 'Chhapaak' is inspired from Laxmi, the braveheart who survived the acid attack. 'Chhapaak' is being directed by Meghna Gulzar and will release on 10th January 2020.