Members of hardline Hindu fringe groups as well as the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had criticized the film “Padmavati”, accusing its director of distorting history by showing Muslim ruler Alauddin Khalji as the “lover” of Queen Padmavati, belonging to the Rajput Hindu warrior clan.
“This was an unprecedented and tough situation, Prasoon Joshi, chairman of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), said in an email. “Am glad that following a balanced approach we resolved the task at hand in a pragmatic and positive manner.”
Viacom18 Motion Pictures, the studio behind the movie, did not respond to a request for comment. It earlier said the film captured “Rajput valour, dignity and tradition in all its glory”.
The film stars popular actress Deepika Padukone, who was the target of Rajput groups who were against its release. A BJP politician was ordered to apologize publicly by his party after he offered a reward for anyone who beheaded Padukone for her portrayal of Queen Padmavati.
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