SLB Slams BJP Ruled States for Padmavati Ban.Feels rise in Intolerance

Here is an Excerpt from his Interview which might increase the controversy surrounding the film

On Karni Sena & Padmavati Ban

Why am I answerable to some fringe group that says we are the torch bearers of history? There is a government, and a Censor Board. I am answerable to them. Also, when the states decide against releasing the film [after the Supreme Court's approval], only because people are angry, that is a failure of democracy. The states should act against them [fringe groups] and show them their place. They should be told that they don't have a right [to cause a stir]. If they want to protest, they must do so in a civil manner. Yes, there is a sense of intolerance that is rising by the day. I hope artistes fight fearlessly. Such uproars cause distractions, drain our energy and lead to demoralisation. A musician can't be told to not sing a particular raag because it doesn't suit temperaments. A painter can't be stopped from painting something, lest someone protests by throwing acid on his face, or beheads him, or even cuts his nose. These were the threats that we received. This doesn't happen anywhere else in the world. It's very scary. I have overcome it, but the anger hasn't subsided. We have the right to say whatever we want to say. If it doesn't suit you, don't listen to me, or watch my film. People are protesting against elements that haven't even been showcased in the film. The greatest support came in the form of the audiences' decision to go to cinema halls and watch it. It was a message to those who protested, a sign that viewers aren't scared. If people's voices get louder, in the future, we won't succumb to them.

I would assume they are questioning the decision to tell this story in this day-and-age, and the repercussions it may have...

This film is based on a story in which the character performs jauhar. The character doing so was convinced that it was an act of war. I feel it's an empowering thought. She didn't allow the enemy to win. It was a victory of dignity and honour. This is what transpired, and I can't question her. In those days, when there was no solution, harakiri [method of suicide] was prevalent. I can't question it.

The depiction of Jauhar has received flak from a few, with Swara Bhaskar even recently penning an open letter criticising it...
Jauhar, in this context, is an act of war. Our men have died on the battlefield, but the war doesn't end there. They believe that the Rajputs have been vanquished. But, the women wage the [final] war. They decide that not a single woman or child would be subjugated to rape, or violation. That's what happened then. So, are people questioning Padmavati's decision?

Originally posted by: blue-ice.

Intolerance on the rise...how dare you?? Chalo Pakistan ki flight pakdo aur nikal lo😈

Originally posted by: ---Betty---

SLB says this doesn't happen anywhere in the world

Sadly not true... Maybe not Karni Sena protest, bcz it doesn't exist outside India 😛

But director being stabbed to death for a movie, people killed, places burned for cartoons happened recently in the western world

People are so scared they don't even attempt nowadays and if anybody tries they get so bullied by the scared people even before the religious zealots attack them

Originally posted by: maha15

This world is so beautiful...😛

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