Padmavati release deferred amid growing uproar
Viacom18, producers of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's period drama “Padmavati”, say they have voluntarily deferred the film's release date. The film was set to hit the screens on December 1.
The company emphasised its “respect and regard for the law of the land and all our institutions and statutory bodies including the Central Board of Film Certification” in the statement.
A new release date will be announced once the “requisite clearances” are in place, the production house added, according to Times of India.
The period drama, starring Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh and Shahid Kapoor, has been facing massive agitation from various groups, including Shri Rajput Karni Sena, which alleged that the film distorts history and falsely portrays a relationship between Rajput queen Padmini and Muslim ruler Alauddin Khilji.
Director Sanjay Leela Bhansali had sought to clear the air about the alleged romance between queen Padmini and Khilji, saying he was careful in depicting the “Rajput honour and dignity” in the film. The producers had also arranged a private screening of the movie and invited those concerned regarding the film's content, but the agitating Rajput outfits remained unappeased.
Moreover, Censor Board chief Prasoon Joshi had slammed the makers for allowing the film to be screened before obtaining a certificate from the board. On Friday, the CBFC had sent the film back to the producer as the application for the certification was “incomplete”.
The Karni Sena had called for a countrywide 'bandh' (strike) on December 1 to protest the release of Padmavati. The fringe outfit had also threatened Bhansali and Padukone with physical harm for defending the film. The Kshatriya Samaj announced a reward of Rs 5 crore on beheading Deepika Padukone, while the Akhil Bharatiya Kshatriya Mahasabha (ABKM) has also put a reward of Rs 1 crore to anyone burning the Bollywood actress alive.
Amidst growing protest over the film, Rajasthan chief minister Vasundhara Raje had written to the Centre on Saturday, seeking “necessary changes” in the movie before its release, so that “sentiments of any community are not hurt.”
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Viacom18, producers of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's period drama “Padmavati”, say they have voluntarily deferred the film's release date. The film was set to hit the screens on December 1.
The company emphasised its “respect and regard for the law of the land and all our institutions and statutory bodies including the Central Board of Film Certification” in the statement.
A new release date will be announced once the “requisite clearances” are in place, the production house added, according to Times of India.
The period drama, starring Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh and Shahid Kapoor, has been facing massive agitation from various groups, including Shri Rajput Karni Sena, which alleged that the film distorts history and falsely portrays a relationship between Rajput queen Padmini and Muslim ruler Alauddin Khilji.
Director Sanjay Leela Bhansali had sought to clear the air about the alleged romance between queen Padmini and Khilji, saying he was careful in depicting the “Rajput honour and dignity” in the film. The producers had also arranged a private screening of the movie and invited those concerned regarding the film's content, but the agitating Rajput outfits remained unappeased.
Moreover, Censor Board chief Prasoon Joshi had slammed the makers for allowing the film to be screened before obtaining a certificate from the board. On Friday, the CBFC had sent the film back to the producer as the application for the certification was “incomplete”.
The Karni Sena had called for a countrywide 'bandh' (strike) on December 1 to protest the release of Padmavati. The fringe outfit had also threatened Bhansali and Padukone with physical harm for defending the film. The Kshatriya Samaj announced a reward of Rs 5 crore on beheading Deepika Padukone, while the Akhil Bharatiya Kshatriya Mahasabha (ABKM) has also put a reward of Rs 1 crore to anyone burning the Bollywood actress alive.
Amidst growing protest over the film, Rajasthan chief minister Vasundhara Raje had written to the Centre on Saturday, seeking “necessary changes” in the movie before its release, so that “sentiments of any community are not hurt.”
Source: TOI
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