Laxmi Agarwal | |
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.jpg) Agarwal in Washington receiving an award, 2014 | |
| Born | 1 June 1990 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Organization | The Laxmi Foundation |
| Known for | Stop Acid Sale |
| Spouse | Alok Dixit |
| Children | 1 (daughter named Pihu) |
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Laxmi Agarwal (born 1 June 1990) is an Indian acid attack survivor, a campaigner for rights of acid attack victims, and a TV host. Laxmi is founder and President of The Laxmi Foundation, an NGO dedicated to acid attack victims.[1] She is a former director of Chhanv Foundation. She was attacked at the age of 15.
In 2019, she was honoured with the International Women Empowerment Award from the Ministry of Women and Child Development, the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation and UNICEF for her campaign of Stop Acid Sale. In 2014, she received the International Women of Courage Award from Michelle Obama.[2]
The movie Chhapaak is based on her life and stars Deepika Padukone in her role.[3]
- ^ thelaxmi.org
- ^ "Michelle Obama honours acid attack victim Laxmi". Firstpost. 5 March 2014.
- ^ "Chhapaak movie review: Deepika Padukone is stellar in Meghna Gulzar's impactful film". Hindustan Times. 9 January 2020. Retrieved 27 March 2022.