'Padmaavat' makers state disclaimers loud and clear via ad
Mumbai
January 15, 2018
The makers of "Padmaavat", through front page
advertisements in newspapers on Monday, listed disclaimers clarifying that it
never had a dream sequence featuring Alauddin Khilji and Rani Padmavati, and
that it is a movie every Indian will be proud of.
The ad comes a day
after the controversial movie's producers -- Bhansali Productions and Viacom18
Motion Pictures -- officially announced that the film will hit the screens on
January 25 with due modifications suggested by the Central Board of Film
Certification (CBFC).
"'Padmaavat' is a film that every India will be
proud of. Please visit your nearest theatre on January 25 to experience it
yourself," the makers have stated at the end of the ad, which has the movie's
poster, featuring lead actress Deepika Padukone, on the flipside.
The
film was caught in a row over claims by Rajput groups backed by a section of the
BJP that it distorts history. Shree Rajput Karni Sena, at the forefront of the
protests, demanded a ban. Some states, including Rajasthan and Gujarat, have
banned the movie.
Following are the points clarified by the makers of the
Sanjay Leela Bhansali directorial, which also features Shahid Kapoor and Ranveer
Singh in pivotal roles:
* The film 'Padmaavat' is based on the epic
'Padmavat' by Sufi poet Malik Muhammad Jayasi which is a revered work of
fiction.
* The film does not have and never had a dream sequence between
Alauddin Khilji and Rani Padmavati.
* We have made this film as an ode to
the famed valour, legacy and courage of Rajputs.
* The film portrays Rani
Padmavati with utmost respect and does not tarnish her repute or misrepresent
her character in any manner.
* The film has been cleared with only five
modifications by the CBFC and is officially approved for release in India with a
U/A certificate.
* There are no further cuts or modifications to the
film.
* We are grateful to the government authorities, CBFC, film
fraternity and our fans for their support.
Mumbai
January 15, 2018
The makers of "Padmaavat", through front page
advertisements in newspapers on Monday, listed disclaimers clarifying that it
never had a dream sequence featuring Alauddin Khilji and Rani Padmavati, and
that it is a movie every Indian will be proud of.
The ad comes a day
after the controversial movie's producers -- Bhansali Productions and Viacom18
Motion Pictures -- officially announced that the film will hit the screens on
January 25 with due modifications suggested by the Central Board of Film
Certification (CBFC).
"'Padmaavat' is a film that every India will be
proud of. Please visit your nearest theatre on January 25 to experience it
yourself," the makers have stated at the end of the ad, which has the movie's
poster, featuring lead actress Deepika Padukone, on the flipside.
The
film was caught in a row over claims by Rajput groups backed by a section of the
BJP that it distorts history. Shree Rajput Karni Sena, at the forefront of the
protests, demanded a ban. Some states, including Rajasthan and Gujarat, have
banned the movie.
Following are the points clarified by the makers of the
Sanjay Leela Bhansali directorial, which also features Shahid Kapoor and Ranveer
Singh in pivotal roles:
* The film 'Padmaavat' is based on the epic
'Padmavat' by Sufi poet Malik Muhammad Jayasi which is a revered work of
fiction.
* The film does not have and never had a dream sequence between
Alauddin Khilji and Rani Padmavati.
* We have made this film as an ode to
the famed valour, legacy and courage of Rajputs.
* The film portrays Rani
Padmavati with utmost respect and does not tarnish her repute or misrepresent
her character in any manner.
* The film has been cleared with only five
modifications by the CBFC and is officially approved for release in India with a
U/A certificate.
* There are no further cuts or modifications to the
film.
* We are grateful to the government authorities, CBFC, film
fraternity and our fans for their support.
Tags: Sanjay Leela BhansaliDeepika PadukoneShahid KapoorRanveer SinghPadmaavat