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There are no dream sequences between Deepika and Ranveer in Padmavati, says director Bhansali

There are no dream sequences between Deepika and Ranveer in Padmavati, says director Bhansali

He released a video message after protests from Rajput clan on rumours about Padmavati romancing Khilji in the film
09 Nov, 2017

Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali's upcoming film Padmavati has been making headlines months before its release in December.

The period drama, which is based on a fictionalised account of the legendary Rani Padmini's life, has elicited a strong reaction from certain parties who believe that the film will tarnish the Rajput queen's image.

In the video message, Bhansali says he was always been inspired by the story of Rani Padmavati (played by Deepika Padukone). "This [film] is my tribute to the sacrifice, valour and honour of Rani Padmavati. I have made it with utmost honesty, responsibility and hard work."

"But because of some rumours, the film is being dragged into a controversy," the director and producer of the film says, referring to reports circulating that Deepika is seen romancing Ranveer in the film.

"I have clarified it before, in written and now through this video that there are no scenes in the film that will hurt anyone's sentiments," Bhansali says, adding there are no dream sequences or romantic scenes between the Rani Padmavati and Alauddin Khilji in the movie.

"We have made the film keeping in mind the Rajput tradition and honour," he adds.

The film also features Shahid Kapoor as Maharawal Ratan Singh and is slated to release on December 1.

Comments

Ashish Nov 09, 2017 01:17pm
I am sure all will see it so that they understand the reasons for origin of sati system, and how their ancestors were unfortunately converted.
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jawahar lal Nov 09, 2017 06:51pm
SANJAY LEELA BHANSALI IS A CREATIVE PERSON OF CALIBRE . SURE HE IS NOT GOING TO DO ANYTHING THAT MAY HURT RAJPUT HONOUR AND THEIR MAGNIFICENT HISTORICAL PAST
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Fact Nov 09, 2017 07:10pm
Truth is hard to swallow indeed.
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Fact Nov 09, 2017 07:13pm
Unimaginable intolerance. Go ahead burn down the cinemas. Will that change history? NO!
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Zulfiqar Nov 09, 2017 07:24pm
@Ashish you must be joking! The sati system is as inhumane and barbaric as honour killing!
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Alba Nov 09, 2017 07:57pm
Protests from Rajput clan members because of rumors about Padmavati romancing Khilji in the film can be discounted. It is easy to edit scenes out of a film. People will want to see it whether there are protests or not.
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Noor hayati Nov 09, 2017 10:55pm
Pathetic by the way Aladdin khilji was no debauched horrible animal the way he is potrayed by director .
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Truth will always prevail Nov 10, 2017 06:32am
Can't handle the truth and Facts that Rani Padmavati and Alauddin Khilji had Love affair?
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