November 25, 2017
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‘Padmavati’: Rani Mukerji comes out in support of Sanjay Leela Bhansali
With the furore on ‘Padmavati’ increasing day by day, many Bollywood celebs have come out in support of the film. The latest B-towner to join the list is actress Rani Mukerji.
Talking about the hot topic at a recent event, Rani emphasized that society needed to be more loving. "We need to be more loving as a society, as humanity... We need to go towards love. We have to disassociate with something which is unloving. I believe in love because I am a new mother," Rani said when asked if she believed that a director must have cinematic liberty.
Prodded to openly back Bhansali, the actress said that the filmmaker doesn't need Rani Mukerji to back him. She went on to say, "He knows that I back him, love him. He is my darling and he knows how I stand by him. I don't need a platform to express that."
Rani, who worked with Bhansali in ‘Black’, added that the film changed her "as a person and as a performer".
Talking about the hot topic at a recent event, Rani emphasized that society needed to be more loving. "We need to be more loving as a society, as humanity... We need to go towards love. We have to disassociate with something which is unloving. I believe in love because I am a new mother," Rani said when asked if she believed that a director must have cinematic liberty.
Prodded to openly back Bhansali, the actress said that the filmmaker doesn't need Rani Mukerji to back him. She went on to say, "He knows that I back him, love him. He is my darling and he knows how I stand by him. I don't need a platform to express that."
Rani, who worked with Bhansali in ‘Black’, added that the film changed her "as a person and as a performer".
2/57‘Padmavati’ now faces protest by Rajput Samaj in the UK
After the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) in the UK cleared Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s magnum opus, ‘Padmavati’ with no cuts, the Rajput Samaj launched a boycott against the release of the film there. The Samaj has also reportedly written to the British Board to revoke its certification for the film to prevent its release in Britain too.
According to the reports in PTI, the President of the Rajput Samaj of UK, Mahendrasinh Jadeja, was reportedly of the view that the film ‘Padmavati’ distorts their history, culture, and traditions and because it has been boycotted by so many states in India, the filmmakers are trying to use a clever approach of getting the film released in the UK.
Although the makers of the film have already reportedly stated that the film will release in the UK in line with the Indian release, Jadeja said that they cannot trust the makers anymore as they have broken many reassurances in the past.
The British Board is yet to comment on the Rajput Samaj’s boycott appeal.
According to the reports in PTI, the President of the Rajput Samaj of UK, Mahendrasinh Jadeja, was reportedly of the view that the film ‘Padmavati’ distorts their history, culture, and traditions and because it has been boycotted by so many states in India, the filmmakers are trying to use a clever approach of getting the film released in the UK.
Although the makers of the film have already reportedly stated that the film will release in the UK in line with the Indian release, Jadeja said that they cannot trust the makers anymore as they have broken many reassurances in the past.
The British Board is yet to comment on the Rajput Samaj’s boycott appeal.
3/57‘Padmavati’ row: Dead body found hanging at Jaipur’s Nahargarh fort with a chilling message
This is probably one of the ugliest turns that any protest against a film has ever taken. In a recent development on the ongoing ‘Padmavati’ row, a dead body was reportedly found at the gate of Nahargarh Fort in Jaipur with a terrifying note.
According to reports, locals reportedly informed the police about the body found near the main gate of the Nahargarh Fort, which is one of the tourist attractions of the Pink city. The police are yet to find out the exact cause of the death. The body has not been identified as well. A chilling note was also seen scribed on a rock near it which read, “Hum sirf putle nahi latkate – Padmavati” (We just don’t hang effigies)
Meanwhile, condemning the act, President of Karni Sena has reportedly said that although the protest against the film ‘Padmavati’ is justified, such acts are not justified. He also apparently added that they will never resort to such means of protest against the film and that it is not how their group functions.
According to reports, locals reportedly informed the police about the body found near the main gate of the Nahargarh Fort, which is one of the tourist attractions of the Pink city. The police are yet to find out the exact cause of the death. The body has not been identified as well. A chilling note was also seen scribed on a rock near it which read, “Hum sirf putle nahi latkate – Padmavati” (We just don’t hang effigies)
Meanwhile, condemning the act, President of Karni Sena has reportedly said that although the protest against the film ‘Padmavati’ is justified, such acts are not justified. He also apparently added that they will never resort to such means of protest against the film and that it is not how their group functions.
4/57‘Padmavati’ reportedly insured for Rs 140 crore
A lot has been going on over the release of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's ‘Padmavati’, with the film being banned in five states in India amid numerous threats and debates over its content. The release date of the film has not yet been announced with the concerned bodies yet to reach a conclusion. Meanwhile, it has come to light that the film is reportedly insured for Rs 140 crore, of which the distributors can claim about Rs 80 crore if the screening of the film is affected or if the audience is unable to access the theatres. According to reports, the film is warranted in case of a strike, riots and weather-related events but will only come into effect after its release. However, the said amount cannot be claimed if it is banned by the government.
5/57Producers to not release 'Padmavati' in UK even after clearance by its Censor Board?
Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Padmavati' starring Deepika Padukone, Shahid Kapoor and Ranveer Singh in lead roles, has been making headlines ever since its announcement. The magnum opus is currently facing a protest by Rajput groups and is banned by three states in the country pushing its release date further from the originally stated, December 1, 2017.
On the latest while, 'Padmavati' got clearance from the British Board of Film Classification to release its “uncut” version, producers of the film have reportedly refused to screen the film in UK before it is cleared in India.
The British Board of Film Classification has cleared without cuts the costume drama with a 12A rating, making it mandatory for a child below 12 to accompany an adult for the film.
On the latest while, 'Padmavati' got clearance from the British Board of Film Classification to release its “uncut” version, producers of the film have reportedly refused to screen the film in UK before it is cleared in India.
The British Board of Film Classification has cleared without cuts the costume drama with a 12A rating, making it mandatory for a child below 12 to accompany an adult for the film.
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