Won't comment on Padmavati row: Ranveer Singh
Mumbai, Nov 21 (IBNS): Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh on Tuesday refused to make any comment on the controversy regarding Sanjay Leela Bhansali directorial film Padmavati.
The actor is playing a major role in the movie.
Ranveer, who will be seen in the role of second ruler of Khilji dynasty Alauddin Khilji, told media: "I have been specifically asked (producers) not to comment at this sensitive time."
The actor even said only the producers will make any official statement on the row.
Padmavati evoked a huge controversy after several fringe groups alleged that Bhansali has distorted history in his upcoming film.
The groups have even said they will not allow the portrayal of Rani Padmini, to be played by actor Deepika Padukone, in a wrong way.
Taking the controversy to a new low, a Karni Sena leader has threatened to chop off actor Deepika Padukone's nose as the latter reacted sharply to the ongoing controversy centred on the film recently.
Reacting sharply to the vandalisation of a Kota mall recently, Padukone said people have regressed as a nation. "It's appalling, it's absolutely appalling. What have we gotten ourselves into? And where have we reached as a nation? We have regressed."
The actress even said nothing can stop the release of the film, drawing comments form the leaders of Karni Sena.
Reacting to it, threats were issued to do physical harm to Padukone.
Recently Haryana BJP leader offered a bounty of Rs. 10 crore to the people for the heads of Bhansali along with Padukone.
Padukone had earlier urged Information and Broadcasting minister Smriti Irani to take legal actions after few protesters who had vandalised artist Karan K's Rangoli, which was inspired by film Padmavati.
The Supreme Court has recently dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) demanding a stay on the release of Bhansali’s film Padmavati.
The top court suggested that the Censor Board should take an independent view over the issue, saying it can’t substitute role of CBFC.
Amid the running feuds, the censor board, has sent the movie back to the makers as the application for the certification was “incomplete."
According to media reports, the application was sent back to the filmmakers through an online process on November 16.
The makers of Padmavati have even deferred the release date of the movie from Dec 1.
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The move has been made following protest over the release of the movie.
The producers have also hinted that the film might be released in 2018.
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