December 28, 2017
The Censor Board has sought the opinion of two veteran
historians from Jaipur on film "Padmavati" by inviting them to view the film.
These historians include Professor B.L. Gupta and Prof R.S. Khangarot.
While Gupta is professor of history in Rajasthan Vishwavidhyala and has
written numerous books on India during the medieval period, Khangarot is
principal of Agrawal College.
Speaking to the media, Khangarot said the
entire tussle related to the movie is not between the Karni Sena and Sanjay
Leela Bhansali, director-producer of "Padmavati", but between Bhasali and
history and hence "once we watch the film, it will be clear if history has been
tampered with or not".
Gupta said he was all for artistic freedom but
then it should not happen at the cost of history. "It should be very clear that
we will share the historical facts to the best of knowledge and will not be
backing any political party," he added.
The age-old custom of jauhar
(mass immolation) should be shown effectively in the film or else it can have
adverse effects on the audience, he said, adding that it should not be
romanticised in the film as well.
According to sources, a four-member
panel has been formed to review the film next month.
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