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Padmaavat has
crossed Rs 270
crore at the
Indian box office
and director
Sanjay Leela
Bhansali, who has
turned a year
older today, feels
more vindicated
than elated.
"What better gift
can I expect than
this wholehearted
acceptance of my
film? There were
threats and risks
of violence and
yet families all
across the
country went to see Padmaavat. It gives me
feeling of tremendous gratitude.
"I've been through so much during the past
year, I am numbed. It is baffling why the
situation was allowed to get out of hand in
the first place. I can only thank the audience
for going to see my film in spite of the
threats, said Bhansali, whose one big fear
is that the fringe elements will target other
films. "I don't think Padmaavat' is the end
of it (the protests). This is just the
beginning, added the filmmaker.
Sure enough, there are protests brewing
against another historical drama,
Manikarnika, in another part of India, while
Padmaavat remains banned in three states
Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan.
"We're very happy with the film's success.
We'd be happier if the two states (Gujarat
and Rajasthan) where the film is not
showing, decide to release our film. My films
have always had a tremendous response in
these two states. I feel helpless and sad
about the film being held back in Gujarat
and Rajasthan.
"It's all destiny, I suppose. Who would've
thought that my film, which honours a
community, would be attacked by members
of the same community? wondered
Bhansali.
What are the takeaways for the director
from the experience of making Padmaavat?
"That making cinema that you believe in is
becoming increasingly difficult. That these
difficulties only make me more determined
to do exactly what I want to do, no matter
what the price. Today, when I see the
swelling crowds for Padmaavat' my heart
swells in pride. Yes, it has been a tough
journey. But finally (it was) all worth it, he
said.
http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/sanjay-leela-bhansali-padmaavat-5076447/.
crossed Rs 270
crore at the
Indian box office
and director
Sanjay Leela
Bhansali, who has
turned a year
older today, feels
more vindicated
than elated.
"What better gift
can I expect than
this wholehearted
acceptance of my
film? There were
threats and risks
of violence and
yet families all
across the
country went to see Padmaavat. It gives me
feeling of tremendous gratitude.
"I've been through so much during the past
year, I am numbed. It is baffling why the
situation was allowed to get out of hand in
the first place. I can only thank the audience
for going to see my film in spite of the
threats, said Bhansali, whose one big fear
is that the fringe elements will target other
films. "I don't think Padmaavat' is the end
of it (the protests). This is just the
beginning, added the filmmaker.
Sure enough, there are protests brewing
against another historical drama,
Manikarnika, in another part of India, while
Padmaavat remains banned in three states
Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan.
"We're very happy with the film's success.
We'd be happier if the two states (Gujarat
and Rajasthan) where the film is not
showing, decide to release our film. My films
have always had a tremendous response in
these two states. I feel helpless and sad
about the film being held back in Gujarat
and Rajasthan.
"It's all destiny, I suppose. Who would've
thought that my film, which honours a
community, would be attacked by members
of the same community? wondered
Bhansali.
What are the takeaways for the director
from the experience of making Padmaavat?
"That making cinema that you believe in is
becoming increasingly difficult. That these
difficulties only make me more determined
to do exactly what I want to do, no matter
what the price. Today, when I see the
swelling crowds for Padmaavat' my heart
swells in pride. Yes, it has been a tough
journey. But finally (it was) all worth it, he
said.
http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/sanjay-leela-bhansali-padmaavat-5076447/.
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