Producers of Deepika starrer "Chhapaak" cancel promotions in Delhi

New Delhi:The producers of the Deepika Padukone Vikrant Massey-starrer 'Chhapaak' cancelled Delhi promotions of the film due to violence in the city over the Citizenship Amendment Act.

In a statement, the makers of 'Chhapaak', which is directed by Meghna Gulzar, said,''we believe that it will be insensitive on our part to promote our film at a time when the nation and the city is going through an emotional upheaval and unrest. We pray for peace and harmony and regret the inconvenience caused by our absence but we hope you will understand."

'Chhapaak' is scheduled for release on January 10.Featuring Deepika Padukone and Vikrant Massey in lead roles, 'Chhapaak' narrates the real life story of acid attack survivor Laxmi Aggarwal.(UNI)