Bajirao Mastani Shows Cancelled At Pune Theatre After Protests
The Sanjay Leela Bhansali film based on the story of Maratha warrior has faced protests over alleged distortion of history
The Sanjay Leela Bhansali film based on the story of Maratha warrior Bajirao Peshwa and his second wife Mastani, has faced protests over alleged distortion of history.
Starring Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone and Priyanka Chopra, it was released today across India.
The Bombay High Court is expected to hear a petition that asks for the film's screening to be stopped.
Descendants of the Peshwa and Chhatrasal dynasty have held protests against promotional videos and songs of the movie, alleging that the characters have been portrayed in a manner that is not accurate and hurt sentiment.
BJP protest against 'Dilwale' in Jabalpur
The Bharatiya Janata Party Yuva Morcha held a protest against the screening of the Shah Rukh Khan starrer Dilwale in Jabalpur.
The BJP Yuva Morcha also held protests against Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Bajirao Mastani, which led to the cancellation of three shows in Pune's City Pride theatre.
The descendants of Peshwa and Chhatrasal dynasty had organised a protest at Shaniwar Wada on December 12 against Sanjay Leela Bhansali's upcoming period drama which stars Ranveer Singh, Priyanka Chopra and Deepika Padukone.The protesters had gathered at Shaniwarwada, the ancestral capital of Peshwas to condemn the promotional videos and songs of the movie and alleged that the film is an attempt to distort history.
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