We have regressed as a nation: Deepika Padukone on Padmavati row
Mumbai, Nov 15 (IBNS): While Sanjay Leela Bhansali directorial film Padmavati is facing widespread criticisms from fringe groups, Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone, who is playing the protagonist's role in the movie, said people have regressed as a nation, media reports said.
Reacting to the row, Padukone said "It's appalling, it's absolutely appalling. What have we gotten ourselves into? And where have we reached as a nation? We have regressed."
The actress even said nothing can stop the release of the film.
In a recent development, a Kota mall has been vandalised by Shri Karni Sena members to protest against the release of Padmavati.
The protest is mainly against Bhansali for allegedly distorting the history in Padmavati, a period-film scheduled to release on Dec. 1.
The Karni Sena members even organised a massive protest in Bengaluru on the same issue on Wednesday.
Padukone was earlier seen to urge Information and Broadcasting minister Smriti Irani to take legal actions after few protesters who had vandalised artist Karan K's Rangoli, which was inspired by film Padmavati.
The Supreme Court has recently dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) demanding a stay on the release of Bhansali’s film Padmavati.
The top court suggested that the Censor Board should take an independent view over the issue, saying it can’t substitute role of CBFC.
The petition said that the film wrongly depicts Rajput queen Padmavati and its release could hurt the sentiments of the Rajput community.
“The trailer of the film shows Rani Padmavati doing a Ghoomar dance. The depiction of Rani Padmavati in the said dance sequence is contrary to how the dance is performed traditionally. The queens never used to do Ghoomar and the thumkas (hip movement) themselves and the revelation of skin by actress Deepika Padukone, in her portrayal of Padmavati, has hurt the sentiments of the Rajput community,” the petition said.
The film starres Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh and Shahid Kapoor in lead roles.
Bahansali released a video statement on the film’s official Twitter account on last Thursday calling the film his tribute to the “sacrifice, valour and honour” of Rani Padmavati.
The film has evoked a massive controversy with various Rajput groups, including the Karni Sena, threatening to disrupt its screening for what they alleged "distorting historical facts."
Bhansali once was slapped by some members of the Karni Sena, who vandalised the set early this year.
The set of the movie was again vandalised in Kolhapur, with the miscreants burning the costumes in March this year.
Image: facebook.com/DeepikaPadukone
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