Deepika Padukone’s latest film, Padmavati, has been embroiled in controversy since it was announced.
As the release date is inching closer, the protests and opposition against the movie continue to grow and religious activists are doing their level best to ensure that the movie is not released.
Karni Sena, a Rajput caste organisation, has given life threats to Deepika and director Sanjay Leela Bhansali.
However, in a recent interview with Mumbai Mirror, Deepika said that she has full faith in the film. When asked what her reaction is towards the detractors demanding her head or wanting to cut off her nose she replied, “Well, at this point, as a woman, an artist and a citizen of this country I feel angry, I feel let down and I also find it amusing.”
When asked if she felt scared, Deepika said, “I will never feel scared. Fear is not an emotion I have ever identified with.”
In another interview with DNA, Padukone reiterated that she has “full faith in the judicial system of our country. I know no wrong will be done”.
The Padmavati lead actress and director have been provided with extra security amidst the life threats.
Speaking to Hindustan Times, Ranveer Singh who plays Alauddin Khilji in the film also said, “I am 200 per cent with the film and I stand by it as well as Sanjay Leela Bhansali. Vis-à-vis the film, I can just request the audience and everybody else who have concerns about it to wait and watch the film. One shouldn’t doubt Sanjay sir; he is a magnificent film-maker and has tremendous respect for Indian culture and an enormous respect for Indian heritage and he will never intentionally hurt sentiments or do anything wrong. He is a good man with good intentions.”
The Bollywood film fraternity has also gathered in these trying times and have extended their support to the film’s team.
Sabki dukaan chal rahi hai under the patronage not of the fringe but of the Govt in power. Filmindustry must stand as 1 with #Padmavati
— Azmi Shabana (@AzmiShabana) November 17, 2017
The hooligans threatening to hurt @deepikapadukone should be jailed! The fact that rogues continue to use the film industry as a soft target to promote their dirty politics is appalling enough what makes it worse is that they get away with it! Every time! #Padmavati
— Dia Mirza (@deespeak) November 17, 2017
#Padmavati is turning from a historical drama to a hysterical drama.
The real issues are being swept under the #SaveIndianHonour carpet— Jaaved Jaaferi (@jaavedjaaferi) November 16, 2017
Deepika’s xXx co-star and Hollywood actress Ruby Rose also tweeted her support.
I am in shock at reading what my dear friend is going through but in absolute awe of her strength and courage. Deepika you are one of the strongest women I know. https://t.co/wrEaO9WZA0
— Ruby Rose (@RubyRose) November 18, 2017
Padmavati starring Deepika Padukone, Shahid Kapoor and Ranveer Singh is set to release on December 1.
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