
Mumbai: Makers of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's
much awaited film "Padmaavat" have released a new
advertisement listing all the disclaimers, clarifying
controversies surrounding the film.
The producer confirmed yesterday that the film will
release on January 25.
The movie was mired in controversy after various Rajput
groups, including Rajput Karni Sena, raised their objections
towards the content of the film.
Last month, during the certification process of the film,
Bhansali appeared before a parliamentary panel where he said
that the film is an adaptation of Sufi poet Malik Muhammad
Jayasi's "Padmavat".
Featuring Deepika Padukone as Rani Padmavati, Shahid
Kapoor as Maharawal Ratan Singh and Ranveer Singh as Alauddin
Khilji, the film was given a U/A certificate from CBFC
recently.
The board had asked the producers to change the title,
along with four other modifications.
The new advertisement states that the film "'Padmaavat'
is based on epic 'Padmavat' by Sufi poet Malik Muhammad Jayasi
which is a revered work of fiction."
Rajput Karni Sena had raised objection to an apparent
dream sequence between Deepika and Ranveer, but in the latest
ad the makers have once again clarified their is no such scene
in the lavishly-mounted period drama.
"The film does not have and never had a dream sequence
between Alauddin Khilji and Rani Padmavati," the advertisement
stated.
The makers reiterated Bhansali's statement and said that
the film is an "ode to the famed valour and legacy and courage
of Rajputs and portrays Rani Padmavati with utmost respect and
does not tarnish her repute or misreperesnet her character in
any manner."
In the advertisement that makers thanked the Government
authorities, the CBFC, film fraternity and the fans for their
constant support.
"'Padmaavat' is a film that every Indian will be proud
of," they added.
Despite the censor clearance, the film has been banned in
Gujurat and Rajasthan.
PTI