The Maharashtra government assured security to theatres which will screen Padmavati, the forthcoming epic period drama as fringe elements threaten to cut Deepika Padukone’s nose.
However, Deepika said nothing can stop the release of the film. “It’s appalling, it’s absolutely appalling. What have we gotten ourselves intoIJ And where have we reached as a nationIJ We have regressed,” Deepika said.
“The only people we are answerable to is the censor board, and I know and I believe that nothing can stop the release of this film,” said the actress, adding that the film industry’s support symbolises how “this is not about Padmavati... We’re fighting a much bigger battle,” she added.
On his behalf, Bhansali has clarified through various platforms that the film doesn’t show the Rajput community in bad light and has been made keeping all religious sentiments in mind.
While the film is drawing a lot of flak from the political parties, Bhansali is getting unstinted support from the film community. “There is no fear and one shouldn't be scared either because I think this is a democratic country and everybody should be allowed to make films they want to make,” Aditi Rao Hydari, who is part of Padmavati, said here on Wednesday.
Actress Richa Chadha, who worked with Bhansali in Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-leela, said: “With all due respect and love, I am also a Hindu, and I don't think religion is so weak that a movie can break it. And I think it is a speciality of India that we are a democracy, so watch the film before objecting.”
Celebrities like Salman Khan, Karan Johar and Javed Akhtar also expressed their support to the film.
—IANS