No 300 cuts for Padmavat hints CBFC Chief Prasoon Joshi

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Padmavat has finally waded through all controversies and found its way to silver screens.

The periodic drama Padmavat based on a 16th-century poem written by Sufi poet Malik Muhammad Jayasi is set for release on 25^th January 2018. It has been at the center of controversies for past one year, ever since Bhansali began shooting in January last year in Jaipur. The film got stuck after various Rajput groups alleged that it distorts history, a claim repeatedly denied by the director. Historians are divided on whether Padmini actually existed.

A report earlier suggested that the makers have been asked to drop all references to Delhi, Chittoor, and Mewar -- regions that add crucial context to the film`s historical nature.In all, the cuts amount to a staggering 300 and Bhansali is racing against time at an editing studio to incorporate the diktats of the Censor Board, which is headed by noted lyricist-writer Prasoon Joshi. Mr.Joshi has however denied any such rumor and has urged media to ‘refrain from utilizing CBFC’s name unnecessarily’. So, no 300 cuts for  Padmavat .

“The makers have submitted the final film with agreed five modifications which have already been communicated and a U/A certificate has been given to the film. CBFC’s process is complete and any further news about cuts is absolutely untrue. Let’s refrain from utilizing CBFC’s name unnecessarily,” Joshi told IANS.

Starring Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh and Shahid Kapoor, Sanjay Leela Bhansali Padmavat movie was supposed to release on December 1, 2017, last year but due to ongoing controversy with fringe elements, the release had to be deferred to a later date. Just a couple of days ago, it was announced that the film will now release on January 25, 2018, but this announcement resulted in various states government like Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh banning the film.

The movie would lock horns with Akshay Kumar’s Padman, featuring, Sonam Kapoor and Radhika Apte in the lead roles. It is the story of Arunachalam Muruganantham and his journey of finding a way to make cheap sanitary napkins for women who cannot afford it. Some serious box office clash!!!