Padmavati: SLB finds support from various film associations

Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s magnum opus ‘Padmavati’ has found support from various film associations. Today, the IFTDA (Indian Film and Television Directors’ Association) will appeal to I&B Minister Smriti Irani and Home Minister Rajnath Singh. They will appeal on behalf of four other film associations to allow freedom of expression for filmmakers.

The press meet will see Members of IFTDA, Cine and TV Artists Association (CINTAA), Western India Cinematographers Association (WICA), Screenwriters Association (SWA) and Association of Cine and Television Art Directors & Costume Designers team up. Ashoke Pandit, IFTDA President said, “Five bodies are coming together to make an appeal for freedom of expression for filmmakers. The industry is shocked and we are hurt that a filmmaker like Sanjay Leela Bhansali is being heckled and abused. Bhansali symbolises success of our film industry in many ways, and if he can be treated like this and harassed, things are not right.” (Also Read: Padmavati: Shahid looks super excited as he starts dubbing for the film. VIEW PICS)

He added, “Nobody has seen the film, yet people are making assumptions and attacking and abusing Bhansali. Similar controversy happened around ‘Indu Sarkar’. What will we do? We can’t make films to suit everyone’s ego. If someone doesn’t want to watch the film, don’t watch it. If someone doesn’t want it to release, go to court.”

Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, ‘Padmavati’ is slated to release on Dec 1, 2017.

Inputs from IANS

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