Padmavati: CBFC chief Prasoon Joshi shares his thoughts on the controversy

Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s upcoming film ‘Padmavati’ is a lot in news these days, thanks to the opposition that it is receiving from certain organisations. This film is based on the life of Rajput Queen Padmavati who performed jauhar to save her honour. Rumours had it that this film portrays a dreamy sequences that sees Queen Padmavati romancing Alauddin Khilji, which was not acceptable by the members of Karni sena. Even though SLB has clarified that there is no such scene in the film, oppositions refrain to accept the fact. An aggressive revolt against the film is being carried out since long by the people. (Also Read: ‘Padmavati’ Row: Rajasthan government assures smooth release of the film)

Further to this, BJP member Arjun Gupta, who also happens to be a CBFC member, urged Home Minister Rajnath Singh, that Bhansali should be tried for treason for distorting history. Over this, Prasoon Joshi, the CBFC chief has shared his thoughts. He has quoted “It’s unfortunate to see the personal point of view expressed by an advisory panel member of CBFC against Sanjay Leela Bhansali. By no means does it represent the point of view of CBFC as an organisation or the CBFC board. We have respect for Bhansali as an individual and artist.”

‘Padmavati’ is slated to release on December 1.

Inputs from IANS

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