Padmaavat row: Supreme Court to hear petitions of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh
New Delhi, Jan 22 (IBNS): The Supreme Court has decided to hear the petitions filed by Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh governments seeking an overturn of the apex court's directive to lift ban on Sanjay Leela Bhansali directorial film 'Padmaavat', set to release on Jan 25, media reports said.
The Supreme Court on Thursday lifted a ban, imposed by four BJP-ruled states, on Sanjay Leela Bhansali directorial film 'Padmaavat' (earlier 'Padmavati'), paving a path for the release of the movie across the country.
The states argued that states can impose a ban considering a law and order situation, reports said.
Despite the clearance by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), the ban was imposed by Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana and Gujarat, states which are ruled by the BJP.
However, BJP-ruled Uttar Pradesh did not impose any ban on the film.
The film has been marred into controversy after several fringe groups, mostly Shri Rajput Karni Sena, accused the film maker of distorting history and portraying Rani Padmini in poor light in the movie.
Haryana BJP leader Suraj Pal Amu even offered a bounty of Rs. 10 crore on the heads of Bhansali and Padukone.
The CBFC has announced that Ranveer Singh-Deepika Padukone starrer film will be issued a U/A certificate.
The CBFC suggested the makers of the film to change the title to 'Padmavat'.
Earlier the film was slated to release on Dec 1, 2017.
Apart from Deepika, the film starres Ranveer Singh and Shahid Kapoor in lead roles.
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