Don't allow 'Padmavati' release without cuts: Rajasthan CM to Smriti Irani


Jaipur, Nov 19 (PTI): Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje has written to Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Smriti Irani, urging her to ensure that 'Padmavati' is not released without necessary changes to the film.

Raje also said that the Censor Board should consider all possible results before certifying the film, a day after the Board sent the film back to its makers because the application for the certification was "incomplete".

In the letter to Irani, she suggested that a committee of historians, film experts and members from the Rajput community be formed to look into the film's subject and necessary changes be made to it so that it does not hurt the sentiments of any community.

The letter is the first official communication from the Rajasthan chief minister on the controversy surrounding the epic drama directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and starring Deepika Padukone, Shahid Kapoor and Ranveer Singh in lead
roles.

Both Padukone and Bhansali have received threats. The film is based on Rajput queen Padmavati and is scheduled to release on December 1.

Various Rajput groups have been protesting across the country, including in Rajasthan, against releasing the film, alleging it "distorts" history and hurts sentiments of people.

On Friday, the protesters blocked entry to the Chittorgarh Fort in Rajasthan. A similar protest was held at the Kumbhalgarh Fort in Rajsamand district of the
state on Saturday.

Raje said a filmmaker has the right to make a film as per their understanding but provisions were also there in the Constitution to control such rights in case of hurt to public sentiments and law and order.

Therefore, she said, there should be a rethink on the release of the film, an official statement said Saturday night.

A delegation from Mewar region, comprising the state's Urban Development Minister Shrichand Kriplani, MLA Chittorgarh Chandrabhan and others, met Raje at her residence and expressed gratitude for writing the letter to Irani.

 

  

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Sun, Nov 19 2017

    I wonder if Smriti Irani (10th Standard) can understand this Movie ...

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  • NAGESH NAYAK, MANGALORE

    Sun, Nov 19 2017

    THEY SHOULD NOT PLAY NATIONAL ANTHEM IN THIS MOVIE. WHAT IF IT HAS INTIMATE SCENES

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  • NAGESH NAYAK, MANGALORE

    Sun, Nov 19 2017

    BR SHETTYS MOVIE MAHABHARATA WILL BEAT PADMAVATI

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  • NAGESH NAYAK, MANGALORE

    Sun, Nov 19 2017

    WE WANT ALLUDIN KHILJI ROLE TO BE TO CUT.

    THEY SHOULD CUT RANBEER KAPOORS ALL SCENES WHICH HE PLAYS OF KHILJI.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Sun, Nov 19 2017

    'Padmavati' is the greatest film ever made ...

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  • HENRY MISQUITH, Bahrain

    Sun, Nov 19 2017

    When Bandit Queen was made and she was shown naked where were these ladies ? This is a well planned strategy by BJP to divert people's attention from development and Gujarat election.There is no point for people to oppose without seeing the movie. Any historical movies that are made are gone through facts and historians advice. These are goons who are opposing it , because of weak law and order which is supported by gunda government. Love you SLB,,,Sanjay Leela Bhansali..

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  • Dinesh, Dubai

    Sun, Nov 19 2017

    then why you guys opposed Tippu Jyanthi,,?

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  • Jagdish, Mumbai, UAE

    Sun, Nov 19 2017

    Everything happens according to you by BJP. I think you are promoting BJP by blaming.

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  • Jasun, Mumbai

    Sun, Nov 19 2017

    Quoate "There is no point for people to oppose without seeing the movie. "
    Your friend Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai says "'Padmavati' is the greatest film ever made ..."
    He has given certificate lol

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